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Author: Lauren Michael

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EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Seacrest Chosen as 2015 Commencement Speaker

April 1, 2015March 31, 2015 - by Lauren Michael - Leave a Comment

BU’s Class of 2015 won’t have to wait until the senior breakfast on May 1 to find out the identity of their commencement speaker. The Quad obtained previously secret emails revealing that two-time Teen Choice Award-winner Ryan …

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Thanks to Vinobly, Wine Shopping in Boston Just Got a Lot Easier

November 3, 2014April 1, 2015 - by Lauren Michael - 1 Comment

There’s an app for that now.

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‘Man of Steel’ Review: It’s Long and Serious, but Still Really Good

June 17, 2013June 19, 2013 - by Lauren Michael - Leave a Comment

A very reputable movie critic once told me that if you aren’t sure how to start writing a movie review, take a short break and then think back to the …

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Deciding the Important Issues in the Presidential Election

November 5, 2012October 25, 2014 - by Lauren Michael - Leave a Comment

Anyone who has regularly followed American political news over the last year knows that the economy is kind of a big deal–especially when it comes to the presidential election. Sometimes …

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Race For Her Unites Running and Activism

April 30, 2012April 29, 2012 - by Lauren Michael - Leave a Comment

On April 28, BU students and community members gathered behind Towers at the Charles River Esplanade for Race For Her, a 5-K race from which all proceeds went to stopping …

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‘No Way Out But One’ Screened Again: A Follow-Up

March 29, 2012March 30, 2012 - by Lauren Michael - 1 Comment

On March 28, I saw No Way Out But One for the second time. This time the screening was sponsored in part by the CAS Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies …

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Beanpot: A History

February 13, 2012February 13, 2012 - by Lauren Michael - 2 Comments.

Hockey fans of Boston University, I have two confessions to make. First, I still haven’t made a decent effort to understand the sport. Second, I feel I need to apologize for …

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SOPA Battle Ensues With Major Website “Blackouts”

January 19, 2012January 19, 2012 - by Lauren Michael - 2 Comments.

On January 18, Wikipedia frequenters wailed with grief as the popular online encyclopedia’s English-language site engaged in a 24-hour shutdown. Called a “blackout,” the website’s actions protested the Stop Online …

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New Documentary by BU Professor Tackles Flawed Family Court System

December 5, 2011December 6, 2011 - by Lauren Michael - 19 Comments.

In 1992, Holly Collins went to a Minnesota family court intending to secure full custody of her two children, Zackary and Jennifer. She had believed that if she told the …

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‘Men Being Manly III’ Proves That Real Men Sing A Cappella

November 14, 2011November 14, 2011 - by Lauren Michael - 1 Comment

I love a cappella music, and I love men. Therefore, it’s no surprise that I thoroughly enjoyed the Boston University Dear Abbeys’ joint show with the Tufts University Beelzebubs, “Men …

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After 20 Years, Brian Freeman and Fierce Love Return to Boston

October 31, 2011October 31, 2011 - by Lauren Michael - 3 Comments.

It all started in San Francisco’s Castro District when a space opened up at Josie’s Cabaret & Juice Joint, a popular comedy club. It was the perfect place for Boston …

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The Night May Smile on “A Little Night Music”

October 22, 2011October 22, 2011 - by Lauren Michael - 1 Comment

From my own theatre experiences, I know how difficult it is to compile a show in a limited amount of time. With this in mind, BU Stage Troupe’s Parents’ Weekend …

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