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The legacy of odd Trump imagery

The legacy of odd Trump imagery

Joe Lancaster, Contributor January 28, 2021
In the Internet age, the traditional campaign ad has been enhanced by Twitter videos, and the traditional campaign poster has largely been supplanted by the meme. And in the age of Donald Trump, the pro-Trump memes and placards became a bizarre form of outsider art.
Are snow days dead?

Are snow days dead?

Yang Yi Chen, Contributor January 15, 2021
Snow days might become non-existent to future generations as remote learning becomes a norm for schools all across the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With this newfound way of teaching, schools can now continue classes online during big snowstorms instead of canceling classes as they did before. 
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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.  
Nietzsche and teenage angst

Nietzsche and teenage angst

Anay Contractor, Contributor December 29, 2020
In Friedrich Nietzsche’s magnum opus, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, he says that our life takes place in three stages: the camel, the lion, and the child. The camel is the initial stage where one begins their quest that is life. The stage of the camel can be considered the most arduous one, where one will experience the most physical and mental stress, a time where we may want an easier path to fulfilling our existence. 
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. 
Photo credit: Tom Pallant

Yungblud debuts “Weird”

Nasya Blackshear, Entertainment Editor December 4, 2020
"It’s about if I can f****** get people from all walks of life who never thought they would be together, together then my job is done.” 
PC: Elise Amendola

Folk drains game-winning field goal at the buzzer to keep Patriots’ playoff hopes alive

Michael Araujo, Reporter November 30, 2020
James White finished with two rushing touchdowns, while Adam Butler recorded a sack, five tackles and assisted an interception.
Photo credit: Sony Music

Harry Styles ‘dressed’ to impress on the cover of Vogue

Olivia Mahoney, Contributor November 30, 2020
Our age-old societal norm that every person must strictly subscribe to one or the other is unnecessarily destructive and restrictive. There’s a great deal more to worry about in this world than men who might enjoy a dress. 
My first virtual funeral

My first virtual funeral

Matt Languedoc, Writer November 26, 2020
Matt Languedoc discusses the struggles and benefits of virtual funeral services when COVID-19 has made family gatherings nearly impossible.
Trump encourages supporters to refuse to concede the election

Trump encourages supporters to refuse to concede the election

Chloe Lindahl, Writer November 25, 2020
President Trump's refusal to debrief the President-elect has put countless lives at risk as the nation faces unprecedented challenges. Although it is the end of the controversial Trump Presidency, he’s making sure to leave his mark one last time.
Goons Talk Tunes: Maggie Rogers, LANY and holiday tracks

Goons Talk Tunes: Maggie Rogers, LANY and holiday tracks

Nick Contardo and Emma Calnan November 23, 2020
Tune in for Nick and Emma's favorite tracks from 2020.
PC: New England Patriots

Patriots’ playoff hopes diminish as they fall to 4-6

Michael Araujo, Reporter November 23, 2020
With the loss, the Patriots now fall to 4-6 on the season, and their playoff hopes are fading fast. The Dolphins are on a five game win streak, and the Bills are sitting pretty atop the AFC East with a 7-3 record and a bye this week to rest up.
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