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Author: Sharon Weissburg

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Quad Abroad: The Mystical Delights of Carnevale

March 19, 2014March 19, 2014 - by Sharon Weissburg - Leave a Comment

I exit the train station just as the street lamps flicker on, gilding the green-blue of the canal and prompting cheers from the growing crowd. I know it’s time. I …

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The Ski Mask Effect

November 5, 2013November 5, 2013 - by Sharon Weissburg - 1 Comment

This Halloweekend, I dressed as a member of the currently imprisoned Russian feminist punk band Pussy Riot. For those unfamiliar, Pussy Riot looks like this when they perform: Though it’s …

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A Five-Second Primer On How to Enjoy Boston’s Local Music Scene

October 24, 2013October 24, 2013 - by Sharon Weissburg - 1 Comment

Boston’s among the best places in the world to be a music lover. Bands of all shapes, sizes, and genres come through town every day, and often, it’s easy to …

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FASHION S(QUAD): Midterm Style

October 16, 2013October 16, 2013 - by Sharon Weissburg - 1 Comment

It’s that time of the semester when the library becomes crowded and there’s a chill in the air. We must finally confront the cruel fact that summer is gone, and …

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FASHION S(QUAD): Onions Have Layers

October 9, 2013October 8, 2013 - by Sharon Weissburg - Leave a Comment

There’s something about fall (whether according to crisp weather or a rapidly waning calendar) that makes us want to dress a little better. We reach no longer for the sweat-releasing …

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Insomnia Cookies Protests Come to BU

September 27, 2013September 27, 2013 - by Sharon Weissburg - 1 Comment

“Hey Insomnia, you’ve got the dough. Why do you pay your workers so low? Hey Insomnia, you’ve got the cash. Why do you treat your workers like trash?” Protesters gathered …

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FASHION S(QUAD): Rare birds

September 23, 2013September 23, 2013 - by Sharon Weissburg - Leave a Comment

Great style is like pornography; we can’t define it, but we know it when we see it. Walking down Comm Ave, it’s easy to see that Boston University folks have …

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FASHION S(QUAD): Indian Summer

September 16, 2013September 16, 2013 - by Sharon Weissburg - Leave a Comment

Looks like a certain G-type main sequence star forgot that it’s September… Despite a jacket-friendly first week, Boston swelters again in a cloud of humidity. Terriers aren’t discouraged, though—Comm Ave …

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FASHION S(QUAD): Suddenly September

September 6, 2013September 6, 2013 - by Sharon Weissburg - Leave a Comment

Holy mackerel, people everywhere! The semester has kicked off to a swinging start. Comm Ave bustles with ferocious new intensity—internal clocks violently resetting from summertime hours into the rollicking frenzy …

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Orienting to BU: Safety Dance

August 27, 2013August 27, 2013 - by Sharon Weissburg - Leave a Comment

Orienting to BU is a series aiming to help incoming freshman with the sometimes bumpy transition from high school to Boston University. Welcome to Boston University! This is a great place …

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This Year’s Wounds Will Heal

May 21, 2013August 24, 2021 - by Sharon Weissburg - Leave a Comment

It’s difficult to comprehend the number of tragedies, freak accidents, and acts of malice that Boston has seen this year. With the graduation of Boston University’s Class of 2013, it’s clear that nothing, no matter how harsh, can completely diminish the spirit of this city.

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FASHION S(QUAD): Getting Sprung

May 6, 2013May 6, 2013 - by Sharon Weissburg - Leave a Comment

It’s here–that ephemeral time of year when things begin to grow, when the air starts to smell sweet and fresh, when, suddenly, you find yourself sprawled on the COM lawn …

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