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The Faces of Haley House

An Inside Look At Those Who Inspire The Heart Of The Non-Profit’s Mission

Beneath its many different social justice programs rests the fundamental goal of Haley House: to value the inherent dignity of each and every human being. Many people are a part of this single mission, whether directly or indirectly, and in the end, everyone involved with it finds that his or her life has been changed in an incredible way.

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Local Businesses Ravaged By 12-Hour Blaze

Last Sunday, Feb. 12, firefighters attempted to quell a fire that caused approximately $4 million worth of damage. Burning for a total of over 12 hours, the fire began across the street from a local sandwich shop, Moogy's. The building contained four businesses: Village Laundry, Bocca Buona pizza company, Ora Catering company, and a janitorial supply shop. The entire building and all four businesses were destroyed.

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Facebook IPO Received Cautiously

As Facebook prepares for its Initial Public Offering (IPO), which will occur at an undisclosed time this spring, many investors want to know what value of a singular website is—especially one whose whole purpose is devoted to conveniently providing its members with fun and easy access to social communication via the Internet.

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Coolidge 'Mortified' By Young Love

Anti-Valentine Entertains

The day before Valentine's Day, 10 regular people from the greater Boston area shared their teenage thoughts and angsty emotions to a sold-out venue of 250 people at the Coolidge Corner Theater.

Getting up on stage and reading from a middle school diary or playing a song from a high school band may seem like some people's worst nightmare. At Monday night's show, however, enough time had passed that the presenters had turned their mortifying teenage journal entries, poetry, and other creative endeavors into comedic gold.

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Sallie Mae Faces Criticism On Student Debt Repayment Plans

Despite Changes, Gray Not Satisfied With Mae

It is the hope of every college student that they will leave their undergraduate experience with a degree and a wealth of experiences that will lead to monetary wealth as well. Due to the rising cost of post-secondary education, however, the vast majority of students find themselves needing to crawl above student loan debts before they can begin to work toward autonomous success.

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Wicked Cultured

Decline Of An Empire

I have an archnemesis. Its name is Kindle. With its dark case and smooth screen, the Kindle sits coldly on shelves in bookstores across the country, somehow managing to be sold alongside its victims. I have waited all of my life to face off against this six-fingered villain, and now I say, "Hello, my name is Charlotte Parish. You killed my books. Prepare to die."

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Subway Series

Finding A Romantic Hot Stop

Hundreds of couples were seen celebrating their love as I walked passed the extravagant Italian restaurants throughout the North End on the eve of Valentine's Day. Whether one considers such a scene nauseating or uplifting, there is no doubt that Boston is a great place to spark a romance.

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Restaurant Review

Flavors Blend In Burmese Cuisine

Located in a strip of restaurants lining North Beacon Street in Allston, YoMa serves outstanding Burmese cuisine to its many loyal customers. Having never tried Burmese food before, I was filled in by—owner and chef—Sai Kwai. Burmese food is related to Indian cuisine by the use of curries, and to Vietnamese and Thai food in salads and noodle dishes. The food is fresh, a little spicy, and intensely flavorful. Sai, head of the family-run restaurant, left Burma as a political refugee in 1988, first opening a Mongolian restaurant in Kansas City before moving to Boston. While there are no other Burmese restaurants in Boston, it is clear YoMa would outshine any competition.

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Pathway Through Boston

Going Through The Back Bay In Just One Day

When there are papers to be written, textbooks to be read, and notes to be taken, a Boston College student typically heads to O'Neill or Bapst to tackle the tasks, which gives libraries, in general, a somewhat negative connotation as a place devoid of fun. Maybe this opinion would change if a trip to the library could also entail shopping at a chic metropolitan mall and eating an unlimited meal for cheap in a hip atmosphere. All of this is possible in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood.

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On The Flip Side

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The legalization of medical marijuana in Massachusetts has found recent financial support, the majority of which stems from billionaire Peter Lewis, chairman of the board of the auto insurer Progressive Corp., who has donated over $500,000 to stimulate awareness and support for the drug's legal, medical use. Lewis' monetary contribution of $525,000 accounts for more than 99 percent of the Committee for Compassionate Medicine's funding in 2011. Lewis has also contributed to similar movements in Washington and his home state of Ohio. Advocates for legalization are asking out that Massachusetts citizens be able to receive the same medical treatments provided in 16 other states, while protestors believe the act would promote marijuana use in non-patients. If the Committee is able to generate enough support, the question will appear on ballots in November.

 

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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