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The Great Debate
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BU Students React to First Presidential Debate of 2016

September 27, 2016September 27, 2016 - by Carly Sitrin - Leave a Comment

Monday, Sept. 26 was the first Presidential Debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, and was watched by many BU students across campus.

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Column: What Would Ron Swanson Think of Donald Trump?

February 11, 2016February 11, 2016 - by Jimmy King - Leave a Comment

Ron Swanson is a man who doesn’t like the government telling him how much bacon to eat, how to comb his hair or if he can bring his gun to work. …

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Boston Students are Feeling the Bern

October 8, 2015November 5, 2015 - by Olivia Costanzo - Leave a Comment

More than 20,000 people attended the rally for Senator Bernie Sanders at the Boston Convention center Saturday evening, unified to support the only candidate who has made the centerpiece of his …

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Could a Lesson From New Zealand Fix America’s Gridlock?

October 24, 2014October 24, 2014 - by The Quad - Leave a Comment

By Michael Whitesides More and more, Americans are deciding to do something else with their time on Election Day. Only 37.8 percent of Americans voted in the 2010 midterm elections; …

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Protest Addresses “Blurred Lines”

March 6, 2014March 6, 2014 - by Jessica Depies - 2 Comments.

Hours before Robin Thicke’s performance at Agganis Arena, there were crowds of people waiting outside—but most of them were not in line for the show. Weeks ago, the student group …

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Students Address Lack of Communication, Administrative Frustration at Town Hall Meeting

February 24, 2014February 23, 2014 - by Jessica Depies - Leave a Comment

A frustrated BU Student Government hosted a town hall meeting for student leaders Tuesday night spurred by concern that the administration is failing to adequately communicate with the student body. …

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Iran: From Conflict to Compromise

November 15, 2013November 15, 2013 - by Evan Tuohey - Leave a Comment

Up until August of 2013, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had served as the President of Iran for eight long years. If there was one distinct quality to note about Ahmadinejad during his …

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Why Can’t Everyone Be Edward Snowden?

November 11, 2013November 11, 2013 - by Evan Tuohey - Leave a Comment

“Hello. My name is Ed Snowden. A little over one month ago, I had family, a home in paradise, and I lived in great comfort. I also had the capability …

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What the Hell is a Government Shutdown?

October 7, 2013October 7, 2013 - by Jon Giardiello - Leave a Comment

If you have a pulse and an internet connection, you’ve probably heard about the government shutdown that went into place last Tuesday. After your pangs of panic, frustration, and/or fear, …

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Which Boston Mayor is Best for BU?

October 2, 2013October 2, 2013 - by Alyssa Laiacona - Leave a Comment

With the general election for Boston’s mayor approaching, two remaining candidates, John Connolly and Martin Walsh, race to get their faces out there. So what does the mayoral election mean …

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The Anatomy of the Liberal Professor

September 30, 2013September 30, 2013 - by Yasmin Gentry - Leave a Comment

“Professors don’t become liberal, liberals become professors,” Gross said.

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Bursting the Bubble: Allston Village

September 23, 2013September 23, 2013 - by Vijayta Narang - Leave a Comment

There’s a lot that can be said about Allston, which revels in its own infamy over on the western side of campus. One hears remarks that span the whole spectrum …

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