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Gender Bias in the Film Industry

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 - by Isabela Goncalves De Brito Da Rocha - Leave a Comment

Is it a huge win for the film industry that three of the 19 movies nominated for Oscars this season are written and/or directed by women, or do women in film still have an uphill battle for more female representation?

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Thoughts on Revenge Porn

January 9, 2020January 8, 2020 - by Colbi Edmonds - Leave a Comment

Former California state representative Katie Hill fell victim to revenge porn this past October. Society is torn: Do those who take nude photos deserve for them to be leaked, just because they took the photo?

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Another Dressember in the Books

January 7, 2020January 6, 2020 - by Colbi Edmonds - Leave a Comment

The Dressember movement—created by Blythe Hill—sought to empower women while raising awareness for human trafficking.

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The Quad Gives Thanks

November 28, 2019 - by Carolyn Komatsoulis - Leave a Comment

Each year,  we at the Quad give thanks for all we are thankful for. These are our stories:   Carolyn Komatsoulis, editor-in-chief: I’m thankful for my dogs, my best friends, …

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The Big Apple Takes on Bean Town

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 - by Megan Klein - Leave a Comment

A few BU students weighed the pros and cons of both New York City and their current home city of Boston.

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Whatcha Watching on Thanksgiving?

November 19, 2019November 18, 2019 - by Justine Erdin - Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving break is a great time to catch up on all the Netflix and recent movies you’ve missed; but, it can be overwhelming to pick just a few from a long list of options. Find out what other BU students are planning to watch this break for some guidance.

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The Ethics of Giving a Dollar to the Homeless: My Honest Perspective

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 - by Megan Klein - Leave a Comment

With larger numbers of homeless people in cities, urban students often wonder whether they should be helping the homeless in their community by donating a dollar or their spare change.

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“Jojo Rabbit”: Funny, Yet Sincere

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 - by Arianna Adirim-Lanza - Leave a Comment

Taika Waititi, the director of “Jojo Rabbit,” makes the audience consider the perspective of a child during Nazi Germany.

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The Exonerated

November 8, 2019November 13, 2019 - by Colbi Edmonds - Leave a Comment

Lisa Kavanaugh has dedicated her Harvard law doctoral degree toward helping people wrongfully convicted of crimes; These wrongful convictions happen more often than you would think.

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Last-Minute Halloween Costumes

October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 - by Justine Erdin - Leave a Comment

Take inspiration from these movies for your last-minute Halloween costume.

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The Joker Controversy

October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 - by Justine Erdin - Leave a Comment

Director Todd Phillips’ new film “Joker” (played at AMC Boston Common, Regal Fenway and Kendall Square Cinemas) might be the perfect flick for your Halloween, as long as you don’t mind a little violence.

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Which Pup Wins? Boston’s Annual Pet Parade and Costume Contest at Faneuil Hall

October 31, 2019October 30, 2019 - by Carolyn Komatsoulis - Leave a Comment

Dogs and their owners paraded in costumes at this past weekend’s Halloween Pet Parade and Costume Contest at Faneuil Hall.

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