Dressed in jeans and hiking boots, the director of the new film, "Fast Food Nation," Richard Linklater, was amiable and prepossessing as he announced, "Boston colleges, I see we have a diverse demographic here," addressing me and the four other student reporters (all white guys in sweaters).
The lockout season of 2004-05 resulted in the premature retirement of many beloved NHL superstars, such as Scott Stevens and Brett Hull. The most notable departures after the lockout were not permanent, however.
I'm not going to lie to you: When I was in elementary school, I was the man. I was on the cover of the Medford newspaper twice, no big deal. As far as a 10-year-old was concerned, I was famous, on the townie level.
There's something to be said for being a fickle sports fan. Allow me to explain.
Elizabeth Prodromou, an assistant professor in the Department of International Relations at Boston University, spoke to about 25 students on religion, human rights, and unexpected sources of conflict yesterday.
The band Califone, unlike the brand of educational audio equipment from whence it draws its name, has consistently put forth albums that disseminate auditory creativity rather than pedantry. Their latest effort, 2006's "Roots & Crowns" proves that Califone are scholars of sonic texture, incorporating synthesizers and sequencers into otherwise typical acoustic blues songs.
While Tufts students might expect to find international students in their Political Science or International Relations classes, they might be just as likely to find them defending Jumbo honor on the soccer pitch or rowing on the Malden River.
Injuries in sports are just part of the game. They happen all the time with varying degrees of severity. All athletes accept this risk when they go into action, and, unfortunately, some players fight a constant battle against it during their entire careers.
Yes, there is a light at the end of this tunnel of madness called midterms, and I do believe it involves chocolate. Not only because it strikes a deep, primal chord of utter satisfaction in many palates, but also because chocolate is healthy! Wait, what?
Last week, Internet giant Google agreed to buy the video-sharing Web site YouTube.com for $1.65 billion. The 18-month-old Web site, which makes little profit and whose content is determined by anybody with some basic computer software, now sees over 100 million hits per day from around the world.
Demonic children, horrifying houses, bloody body parts and lots and lots of screams are usual Friday the 13th fare. But this past Friday, "Deliver Us From Evil," a documentary about the Catholic Church and pedophilia, was released, exploring topics more unsettling than any horror film. Written and directed by Amy Berg, this documentary follows the stories of one of the most infamous pedophilic priests and his victims.
Plans for the Green Line's extension to Somerville are currently underway. On Oct. 16, 300-400 Somerville residents participated in a meeting to voice their concerns and preferences about this long-awaited project.
The body of missing University of Vermont (UVM) student Michelle Gardner-Quinn was found on Oct. 13 on the side of a road in Richmond, Vt. about 15 miles east of UVM, according to an article by the Associated Press (AP).
At most other schools, not every student has the opportunity to create his or her own television show before graduating. Thanks to TUTV, Tufts students with skills or an interest in media have this chance, and many are taking advantage of it.
Sophomore Greg Meiselbach speaks in last night's canidate forum in Hotung Caf?©. The four candidates for the open sophomore seat in the Tufts Community Union Senate participated in a forum to familiarize students with their platforms and experience. The candidates - Michael Dolacky, Samantha Schnier, Emerson Luke and Meiselbach - have experience ranging from participation on the Concert Board to the Young Entrepreneurs at Tufts (YET).
Tufts students who are "Seinfeld" fans often boast that Elaine Benes is an alumna - not Julia Louis-Dreyfus, but the character she played on the show. (Tufts was her safety school, by the way.) Sure, we have other famous alumni, many of whom are not even fictitious. Any ardent "OC" lover or perhaps a follower of notable eyebrows knows that Peter Gallagher is also a Tufts alumnus. And Meredith Vieira, Hank Azaria and even Jessica Biel (for a short time) all lived it up on the Hill at some point.
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced on Sept. 28 the creation of an initiative to help underperforming public schools in Boston.
It's mid-October. You know what that means: TV seasons are officially in full swing. And all is well. You can find out the fates of all your favorite characters, have something to talk about when you hit an awkward pause in conversation, and, most importantly, have so many other options about how to spend your nights instead of doing problem sets. Everyone wins. Right?
To start off, I wanted to talk a little about recent sports. I will save the World Series picks and stats stuff for the sports section, but has anyone else noticed that new slow motion camera they have been using?
