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Author: Hallie Smith

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Vegan and Vegetarianism: The Next Big Trend?

April 25, 2017April 25, 2017 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

Just like fashion, there are food trends. And vegan and vegetarianism might be next.

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BU TweetCreep April 7 – 12

April 13, 2017April 12, 2017 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

Carly takes a hiatus and trusts the beloved Creep to our EIC, Hallie.

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What It Means to Be an Activist at BU

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

What is it like to be an activist group at BU?

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The History of the Ugly Christmas Sweater

December 13, 2016December 13, 2016 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

Where did the ugly Christmas sweater come from and why is it so popular?????

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From Taste to Waste: How Much Food is BU Throwing Away?

November 15, 2016November 15, 2016 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

Being wasteful is distasteful – are you throwing away more than you’re consuming?

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How to Get Involved with Politics in College

October 20, 2016October 20, 2016 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

We promise this political article doesn’t mention Tr*mp or Cl*nt*n. Instead, this article is about getting involved (if you aren’t already!)

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Strugglebus No More: BlindWays App Simplifies Bus Transportation

September 29, 2016October 19, 2016 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

BlindWays aims to help visually impaired and blind citizens more accurately find bus stops using crowdsourced clues in a smartphone app. Anyone can add clues – even you.

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Painted Public Pianos to Return to Boston, GSU

September 15, 2016September 18, 2016 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

In 2013, 75 painted pianos appeared on the streets throughout Boston, filling the air with music. This year, the music and painted pianos will return Sept. 23 through Oct. 10. …

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Upcoming: Filter at Middle East

April 8, 2016April 8, 2016 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

Richard Patrick, frontman of Filter and former touring guitarist for Nine Inch Nails, doesn’t understand Adam Lanza, Charles Manson or Dylan Klebold. But he did name Filter’s new album, Crazy …

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BU’s CTE Research May Lead to Regulations on Children’s Contact Sports

April 6, 2016April 6, 2016 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON – Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, has been garnering more and more recognition as fears grow about the progressive, degenerative brain disease developing in athletes, and now, children. CTE, …

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Do Good with DoneGood, an App for Conscientious Consumers

December 7, 2015December 7, 2015 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

Choosing where to eat or what store to shop at can be difficult if you want to make sure the company you’re purchasing from is green, or owned by minorities, …

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Ben & Jerry’s New Salted Caramel Brown-ie Ale is Combating Climate Change

November 2, 2015November 5, 2015 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

Ben & Jerry’s and New Belgium Brewing have come together to help fight climate change – with ice cream and beer. Both available for only a limited time, profits from pints …

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