by Heather Vandenengel | March 19, 2010

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One Chilean student talks about the struggle to organize a relief effort for Chile on campus.(read more...)

by Leia Poritz | March 18, 2010

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How much is your service worth? Can you put a number on it? Over spring break, I, along with four other Boston University participants, had the privilege of going on the Jewish National Fund (JNF)’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB) to Israel. I had heard about the program through Boston University Hillel, and since I am actively [...](read more...)

by Jackie Reiss | March 15, 2010

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With the Student Village residences popping up and towering over Boston University, more and more students have opted to live on campus recently, with more choices available. Close proximity to class, optimal security and socializing with new floormates influences students to shell out the big bucks for StuVi, South campus, and Bay State brownstones. But [...](read more...)

by Heather Vandenengel | March 15, 2010

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It’s that time again. Soon, a little white slip with a number on it will appear in the mailboxes of thousands of students. Hands will reach in, pull them out and panic, elation, or confusion will ensue. Mass texts will immediately be sent out, asking “what was your housing number?” “Is that good?” “Do you [...](read more...)

by The Quad | March 4, 2010

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This morning, the Quad received a tip about a banner drop on BU campus from a group identifying themselves as the “Committee for the March 4th Day of Action.” Today is the Day of Action to Defend Public Education, a movement which, according to the Huffington Post, “originated in California last fall in response to [...](read more...)

by Leia Poritz | March 4, 2010

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As we finish up our midterms and papers, we all have one thing on our minds: spring break is almost here! I think I can speak for a lot of people when I say I need a break. Next week I will be in Israel on Alternative Spring Break, doing community service projects in the [...](read more...)

by Heather Vandenengel | March 3, 2010

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After three years of walking hundreds of miles in and around Boston, “America’s Walking City”, you begin to develop a style and pace of walking. And like driving, every person has his own style, so here is a guide of who you need to avoid the next time you’re headed down Comm Ave. The Speed Walkers Probably [...](read more...)

by Rachel Stine | March 2, 2010

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BU’s largest Haitian relief event, “Boston Stands with Haiti,” not only brought in the big bucks for Haiti’s recovery efforts but also ended with a bang thanks to The Official “Boston Stands with Haiti” Benefit After Party. After Haiti’s devastating earthquake on January 12, 2010, a variety of BU offices and organizations has sponsored numerous efforts, [...](read more...)

by Lyssa Goldberg | March 2, 2010

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Not to sound cliché, but from what I’ve heard of the overall college experience, it is supposed to be a time for us young adults to step out of the narrow mind of high school and step into a world of discovery and exploration.  It’s said to be a place where students can ditch the [...](read more...)

by Jennifer Brown | February 28, 2010

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Some memories of the fun-filled evening that took place at the Westin Hotel in Copley Place last night. BU’s Back Bay Ball from BU QUAD on Vimeo. (read more...)