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Humans Of BU: Terri Hamm

May 2, 2017May 2, 2017 - by Carolyn Komatsoulis - Leave a Comment

For those on the BU Memes Facebook page, the name “Terri Hamm” (formerly “Terrier Hams”) means something — relatable memes. But who are they?

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Voices of our Generation: Tweetable Wisdom

February 13, 2014February 13, 2014 - by Cecilia Weddell - Leave a Comment

Stop hating on Twitter. 140 characters is a lot of space in which to talk about our generation.

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The Weird and Amazing Worlds of MMORPGs

February 11, 2014February 11, 2014 - by Andrew Olson Evans - Leave a Comment

On January 27, the largest, most unbelievable battle in the history of video games took place. In EVE Online, an MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role playing game) where players are …

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Amazon Counters Netflix with Own High-quality Original Series

November 21, 2013November 21, 2013 - by Thomas Pelkey - Leave a Comment

On Friday, Amazon Instant Video countered video streaming rival Netflix with the premiere of its first original series, Alpha House. Alpha House is a political comedy starring John Goodman, Clark …

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‘Hatching Twitter’ Review: Backstabbing, Brainstorming, and a Brilliant Read

November 13, 2013November 13, 2013 - by Grace Rasmus - Leave a Comment

A book that begins with the CEO on his knees, nervously vomiting into a trashcan as he faces the task of announcing his victimhood in a high-stakes, friend-led coup d’état is …

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Where to Start with Start-ups: A Panel Discussion

November 6, 2013November 6, 2013 - by Grace Rasmus - Leave a Comment

From an outside perspective, the world of start-up companies seems pretty enticing. When I think of a start-up company, I imagine a modern, glassy studio office space filled with young, …

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Halloween Nightmares? Instructables to the Rescue!

October 25, 2013October 25, 2013 - by Beth St. John - Leave a Comment

Instructables has How-To’s for all your costume, cooking, and furnishing needs (and wants)!

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“Zombies, Run!” Fitness App Should Be Renamed “Zombies… Ugh”

October 23, 2013October 23, 2013 - by Grace Rasmus - 5 Comments.

Let me just preface this by saying it was probably not wise of me to purchase this app in the first place, as I am a fan of neither video …

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Stay Connected with Flipboard

October 18, 2013October 18, 2013 - by Beth St. John - Leave a Comment

Quickly read up on all the latest news, be it in politics, film, art, or whatever tickles your fancy, with the app, Flipboard.

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Cyberspace is Cruel. Use Protection.

October 11, 2013September 1, 2021 - by Yasmin Gentry - Leave a Comment

Because our lives are so intertwined with the Internet, we are sometimes unaware how vulnerable we are to those who exploit in negatively.

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The ComiQuad: Chatting with Justin Aclin About SHOOT First

October 9, 2013October 9, 2013 - by Jon Erik Christianson - Leave a Comment

Boom! Wham! Pow! The ComiQuad is a column dedicated to the spandex-laden world of comics and superheroes. It goes up each Wednesday and will alternate between comic book reviews and other comic book news. …

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Zach Braff Uses Kickstarter to Make Second Film

April 29, 2013April 28, 2013 - by Thomas Pelkey - Leave a Comment

Actor-director Zach Braff has raised funds for a sophomore directorial effort by circumventing traditional equity financing and appealing directly to fans in a $2 million campaign on the crowdfunding site, Kickstarter. …

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