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The Commodification Of Art

Commercialization Or Creation?

Most people from our generation know many famous pieces of art solely through commodities, as opposed to the original pieces themselves. While this exposure to fine art is undeniably valuable to the public, it is imperative that we understand the artists' intentions and appreciate the original paintings themselves.

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Editor's Column

A Guy Only Gets This Lucky Once

My girlfriend is studying abroad in Ecuador this semester, but it's remarkable how often I feel her presence here in Boston. We've spent the past two years and change exploring the city, getting to know the school's nooks and crannies, zipping across town on the T, the bus, or in a car.

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Keeping With The Current

The Midwest Music Hub

To paraphrase a rock legend, Who guitarist Pete Townshend once said that it must be really hard for a bright person in the Midwest, because you don't have a London or a New York City that can provide you with fresh input, that can rub against you and rub off any illusions.

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Fashion Forward

Fashion Serves as a Means of Expression

I love fashion, obviously. This shouldn't come as shocking news about someone who has been writing a fashion column for almost a year now. But honestly, I really love it.

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The Critical Curmudgeon

Mediocre Chris Brown Is Unworthy Of Recent Grammy

Let's talk about the Grammys. Not about Nikki Minaj's perplexing exorcism-reenactment, or Skrillex, or even Cee Lo's continued nefariousness. No, these are mere trivialities in comparison to the fact that the nebulous "musician" Chris Brown was given an award for the release of his album F.A.M.E.

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Islands Channels Their Softer, More Subtle Side With Fourth Album

Islands' fourth album, A Sleep & A Forgetting, brings songs of heartbreak and heartache just in time for Valentine's Day.

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With ‘Young & Old,’ Tennis Provides A Slew Of Slow Summer Tunes

Tennis is a band that most of you have probably never heard of.

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Mya’s Musical Return Is Neither Notable Nor Enjoyable

Subtlety is key. Subtlety is also something Mya's K.I.S.S (Keep It Sexy & Simple … yes, seriously) does not have.

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In The Scene

Single Reviews

Nicki Minaj's "Starships"

You're cruising down route 90 in late July 2012, nodding your head to a catchy melody. There is no doubt that this catchy melody will be Nicki Minaj's single "Starships," discreetly released on Valentine's Day.

Taste Debate

New Oscar Rules

Pro (Allen)

People might look at the nine Best Picture nominees this year and say that the Academy's new nomination process for their highest category has failed. To start complaining, one need not look further than a certain film that was Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close to nomination day, having its wide release on Jan. 20 this year.

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Benedict Cumberbatch Prepares For His Hollywood Takeover

Benedict Cumberbatch–a name that makes you feel thoroughly British after saying it just once. But to whom does it belong?

Scene And Heard

This year, a better name for it would have been the "Adele Awards." The British sensation was nominated for six Grammys, and, no surprise, she went home with six new "golden goods," as she put it.

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2010 Bill On Healthcare Challenged

On Monday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to the 2010 health care overhaul law in what could be a landmark case that defines not only President Barack Obama's term, but also the constitutional limits of federal power in the 21st century. Arguments are likely to be heard in March with a decision in late June, when the 2012 presidential campaign will be in full swing. Full story

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Warren Buffett's New Acquisition

Warren Buffett’s investment company, Berkshire Hathaway, announced this week its intention to acquire Lubrizol, a domestic specialty chemical maker based in Ohio. The deal is reportedly worth over $9 billion, and is representative of the types of major acquisitions Buffett and his company have used to turn the small textile firm into a monolithic investment company. Full story

Japanese Finances Are In A Good Position To Recover From The Recent Disaster

International Insights

The massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake which struck Japan this past week has had far reaching effects, especially on the nation’s energy infrastructure. The earthquake severely damaged the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which eventually exploded. Most importantly, the catastrophe impairs Japan’s already fragile economy and is expected to have a considerable impact on the country’s economic activities in the short run. The larger global economy, however, remains generally unaffected. Full story

State of the Plex: sculpting the facility as it currently stands

Work hard. Play hard. Exercise harder. At Boston College, working out is an activity that often finds itself high on the student body's priority list. BC's standing as the third fittest college in the United States, according to a 2006 survey conducted by Men's Fitness Magazine is often cited to legitimize this claim. The main forum for students to break a sweat, tone up, and burn calories lies within the walls of the Flynn Recreation Complex, commonly known as the Plex.

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What it takes to make the grade

Though people often say that college is the best four years of one's life, they are undoubtedly four of the most stressful years as well. The pressure of getting good grades looms above college students at all times.

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Ten things to be thankful for on the Boston College campus

Oftentimes, in the hustle and bustle of getting back and forth from class to club meetings to the Plex or to events, it's easy for Boston College students to neglect to stop and smell the many roses around the BC campus. In honor of Thanksgiving, we've gone ahead and made that process easier for you and picked out 10 things on the Heights that we think are particularly worthy of that extra second of browsing that you might otherwise devote to browsing on Facebook.                            

 

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Extend the Event to All, Create a Tradition

The University’s decision to host a reception for the sophomore sesquicentennial class at the Museum of Science is one that The Heights commends. To organize events such as this for students—events that promote class bonding, get students into a seldom visited area, and offer a unique opportunity to dress up and interact in a different setting—is fantastic. Its popularity with the student population is also evidenced by all of the tickets to the event are sold out. The only detraction to this event is the fact that it’s only open to one of the four classes currently enrolled at Boston College. Events such as this such would prove to be formative and beneficial for every class—not only those who happen to end up in the class of 2013. Full story

Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down, Apr. 11

  Follow Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down on Twitter! (@BCTUTD)   Thumbs Up Atlas Shrugged Movie —The classic novel of 20th century philosopher Ayn Rand which elucidates her highly debated theory of objectivism through the tale of the fictional railroad, Taggart Transcontinental, and the impressive woman at its helm, Dagny Taggart, has finally been made into a movie, set to be released this Friday. Full story

The positive side to “Meatless Mondays”

In response to your article “Dining Hosts Meatless Mondays” (21 Mar. 2011), I would like to compliment Jacob Bajada for discussing the exciting campaign that is introducing thousands of students to vegetarian cuisine. Demand for meatless options on college campuses is growing every day, and students across the country are adopting Meatless Mondays as a result. A recent study by ARAMARK, a leading food-service provider, concluded that one in four college students are actively seeking out vegan options when they sit down to eat. Full story