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By Cynthia Murray
BOSTON–Roommates are more than the people you live with; they are an essential part of the college experience. Whether it is in a dorm or an off-campus apartment, they have the potential to the best of friends, or at the very least laundry night partner. But, for many college students a dream living... Read more »
Features
By Kira LaFosse-Baker
BOSTON — “It didn’t take long before he wanted to come home with me,” said Kelly Furtado, site manager for Jumpstart at Suffolk University, who met four-year-old Kevin in Rochester, N.Y. “He would cling to my legs and I would try to explain, ‘I live in a dorm, I don’t... Read more »
By Cecelia Champion
BOSTON–Filming coast to coast, the Bravo network is back again with the reality hit series “Real Housewives,” featuring popular women with money. The reality-soap franchise has traveled from Orange County to the Big Apple and is now introducing the Georgia Peaches, in its new show... Read more »
By Katlyn Murray
BOSTON — I was 13 years old in November 1999 when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a hereditary disease that consists of only 5-10 percent of all cases of diabetes. It is also something I will live with for the rest of my life. Coming off the bus that day in the beginning of my seventh... Read more »
By Kayla Shepherd
BOSTON − Temperatures are dropping, wreaths are being hung, Santa’s elves are hard at work and holiday “sale” signs plaster store windows everywhere. Eager shoppers are normally out in full force by this time of year, pacing themselves and their wallets as they shop for the latest gadgets... Read more »
Politics
Local scholar on human rights in ChinaBy Wesley Sarro -
BOSTON–Hurst Hannum is a professor of international law at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy of Tufts University.... Read more »
Boston proposes new bike sharing planBy Cynthia Murray -
BOSTON - Following in the footsteps of Paris, Portland, and D.C., city officials in Boston will evaluate a new initiative... Read more »
Barack Obama gives the speech of his life at Chicago’s Grant ParkBy Ron Campbell -
BOSTON–On Nov. 4, 2008, history was made when Barack Obama became the first African American President of the United... Read more »
Ballots and buses at Curtis Guild ElementaryBy Wesley Sarro -
EAST BOSTON, Mass.–The scene outside Curtis Guild Elementary School on election day was very similar to outside Fenway... Read more »
Sports
Sox have work to do this off-seasonBy Wesley Sarro -
Red Sox players may be enjoying their off-season, but for the men and women who work in the front office, there is much to... Read more »
Follow your dreamsBy Elise Palmieri -
There comes a time in every one’s life when their hopes and dreams finally come true. For Tom Poti, one of the Washington... Read more »
Kiffin firing may be Al Davis’ biggest mistake yetBy Zach Haber -
When owner Al Davis hired USC offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders, most questioned... Read more »
Pruitt proves depth at the pointBy Zach Haber -
Drafted 32nd overall by the Celtics in 2007, guard Gabe Pruitt shows he can play with the Big Three as the preseason comes... Read more »
Travel
All Hallow’s EveBy Christina Loridas -
BOSTON–This fall, appreciate more than just the carved pumpkins and cotton spider webs—by learning the origins of... Read more »
Halloween in MassachusettsBy Zach Haber -
BOSTON–Massachusetts is known for its historical political sites, but has a famous spooky side as well. The famous... Read more »
Thrills by day, chills by nightBy Kristen Wright, Michael Wenning and Connie Tomasino -
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.–Most holidays seem to lose luster with each passing year, but Fright Fest helps to keep the spirit... Read more »
Suffolk students prepare to study abroadBy Alaina Spaziani -
BOSTON–On Jan. 14, 2009, nine best friends will leave the comfort of Beacon Hill to scatter the globe separately as... Read more »
Community
Coping with the stress and anxiety of finals weekBy Kayla Shepherd -
BOSTON – It’s finally December and college students throughout the country are nearing the end of their fall semesters... Read more »
Don’t put your life on layawayBy Cecelia Champion -
BOSTON–In an economy like this, it is important to understand how we came to this point and how it is still making... Read more »
Carroll awes audience with “Constantine’s Sword”By Zach Haber -
BOSTON–James Carroll spoke to Suffolk University students Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2008, about his newly released movie,... Read more »
Boston Public Library sponsors “Food for Fines”By Jennifer Hoare -
BOSTON–In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Boston Public Library spent Nov. 1-15 participating in “Food for Fines,”... Read more »
Entertainment
Perez Hilton: Did that really happen?By Carolyn Hessel -
Since 2004, Perez Hilton has been informing us about the famous, and the infamous on his Web site, PerezHilton.com. But,... Read more »
Lauren Conrad’s designs take Boston by stormBy Christina Loridas -
It’s not easy being only 22 years old, having a hit TV show, a fashion line, and millions of girls screaming your name–just... Read more »
Bond is back—Shaken not stirredBy Ron Campbell -
Daniel Craig hit theaters Nov. 14, 2008, reprising his role in the reboot of the famous 007 series, topping box offices... Read more »
Swords, magic and monsters?—only in a video gameBy Ron Campbell -
Blizzard Entertainment released its third installment to the “World of Warcraft” video game series with the... Read more »
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Fashion, Art & Culture
Is television corrupting American youth?By Brittany Jasilli -
Television was introduced to the public in the 1930s. Since it debuted, the TV has been a permanent fixture in homes throughout... Read more »
Lauren Conrad’s designs take Boston by stormBy Christina Loridas -
It’s not easy being only 22 years old, having a hit TV show, a fashion line, and millions of girls screaming your name–just... Read more »
Fall in love with the new season of handbagsBy Brittany Jasilli and Cecelia Champion -
BOSTON–With the arrival of fall, it’s now time to seize the handbag trend defining the season. From luxury,... Read more »
Men’s fall fashion 2008By Elise Palmieri and Avery Hageman -
BOSTON–The transition from bathing suits and board shorts to wool pants and fall jackets has come with a bang. This... Read more »
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Health & Science
A fight for planet earthBy Connie Tomasino -
BOSTON- Bill McKibben, an American environmentalist and author who frequently writes about global warming, alternative energy,... Read more »
Body image: what have we become?By Christina Loridas -
Fifteen percent of young women adopt unhealthy attitudes and behaviors concerning food, a risk three times higher in women... Read more »
My journey as a diabeticBy Katlyn Murray -
BOSTON — I was 13 years old in November 1999 when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a hereditary disease that consists... Read more »
College induced stress with body imageBy Alison Mulholland -
BOSTON — Many college students fear the dreaded “freshman 15″ and will go to extreme measures to keep their... Read more »
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Opinion
Media’s unseen significanceBy Connie Tomasino -
An assortment of attitudes and beliefs are evident in public discourse about the effects of media exposure. Parents especially... Read more »
Suffolk’s weak school community a concernBy Kristen Wright -
DOVER, N.H.–Everyone remembers the crossroads they approached their senior year of high school: the decision of... Read more »
Body image: what have we become?By Christina Loridas -
Fifteen percent of young women adopt unhealthy attitudes and behaviors concerning food, a risk three times higher in women... Read more »
College induced stress with body imageBy Alison Mulholland -
BOSTON — Many college students fear the dreaded “freshman 15″ and will go to extreme measures to keep their... Read more »
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