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A snapshot of the life of a Boston medical student during the COVID-19 pandemic

Archana Purohit , Contributor January 8, 2021
Suffolk County has experienced 57,742 cases with upwards of 500 new cases every day. The rise in cases has put heavy pressure on healthcare professionals to treat COVID-19 patients faster and more effectively. Alongside healthcare professionals, roughly 700 medical students at Boston University have been struggling to continue their training during the pandemic.  
Saving yourself for the vaccine

Saving yourself for the vaccine

Brie Bristol, Writer December 9, 2020
Estridge has seen more of the university hook-up life than most people. Being an ex-sorority sister, she is not shy about the horror stories from her friends. But lately, she and her friends are all committed to occasional celibacy in order to stay healthy. 
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App of the Week: Food Network Kitchen

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor November 20, 2020
The holidays are fast approaching, and for many, this means hours spent in the kitchen whipping up dishes of all shapes and sizes.
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Should Christmas music be listened to before Thanksgiving?

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Writer November 19, 2020
A highly-debated topic in a year unlike any other.
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Students grapple with mental health as first fully-remote semester draws to a close

Rebeca Pereira, Writer November 18, 2020
College students at UMass Amherst, many of whom expected nothing more than a two-week extension of spring break at the onset of remote learning, were thrust into a purgatory of uncertainty commandeered by a novel contagion. 
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Meet the NYU student running a small business from her dorm room

Isabel Guilmette, Writer November 18, 2020
Since opening the shop on July 26, Samet has sold around one hundred bags and expanded her business, which originated on Instagram, on several different online shopping websites, including Depop and Etsy, and she isn’t slowing down.
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Marked As Read: Episode Four

Celina Rivernider November 16, 2020
Tune in for an exclusive interview with the elusive Nick Cutter.
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Mass incarceration in Massachusetts

Talia Heisey, Writer November 16, 2020
What are the experiences of those imprisoned within Massachusetts?
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App of the Week: LinkedIn

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor November 13, 2020

Given the current state of the world, it may seem like finding a job right now is difficult, daunting and for many college students, has possibly been pushed aside for a later time. However, for college...

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Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde and the pursuit of the self

Anay Contractor, Contributor November 11, 2020
We prefer to present ourselves according to some arbitrary set of social norms, ostensibly sleeping well knowing we are ‘normal’ and not some social pariah. However, at times we may experience personal duress, not knowing what our true self is in the pursuit of some societal ideal.
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A whirlwind of a Presidential election

Abbie Gracie, Co-News Editor November 11, 2020
On Saturday, Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris have officially become the president-elect and vice president-elect for the next four years, making Donald Trump one of the few incumbent presidents to lose in his race for a second term. The results brought a lot of conflicting emotions throughout the United States. 
What does fashion look like in the age of Zoom classes? 

What does fashion look like in the age of Zoom classes? 

Grace Fiori, Contributor November 10, 2020
As many college students started their fall semester from the desk of their childhood room, attending seminars and lectures through a pixelated screen, daily uniforms have fluctuated. Some choose to dress up, others are fully embracing the athleisure wear lifestyle. Colder weather and early nights beckon all of us to embrace cozier clothing.
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