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	For Boston By Joanne Connelly April 16, 2013 - 9:34pm Where were you at 2:56 pm on April 15th, 2013? Maybe you were crossing the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Maybe you were cheering on friends and loved ones in Copley Square, a mere hundred feet from the explosions. Maybe you were sitting in Lower dining hall as silence swept over the hundreds of kids who had been jumping around, rowdy and exuberant, just moments earlier. READ MORE
	After the Boston Marathon Tragedy: Thank You, BC By Paige Marino April 16, 2013 - 11:22am Yesterday was one of those days that you can’t even express with words. It was painful, traumatizing, and terrifying. Whether you knew someone running or were just out trying to boost the morale of the Boston Marathon runners, the tragic bombings are something that you will likely never be able to forget. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who were affected by this tragedy. READ MORE
	HC BC REWIND: '90s Toys for Girls By Meghan Gibbons April 16, 2013 - 12:00am Whenever you had a play date, there were always toys that you and your friends would run to. While the boys were trading Pokémon cards and racing their Hot Wheels, we knew that our toys were better. There was no better feeling than being rewarded for running errands with your parents. [pagebreak] READ MORE
	Take Back the Night Recap By Niloufar Abae April 15, 2013 - 12:00am On Wednesday I attended Take Back The Night, part of C.A.R.E. Week here at Boston College. The foundation was created in order to raise awareness about rape, domestic violence, and other forms of sexual violence. Never having been to this event, I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but now I can confidently say that it changed my life. The hour began with terrifying statistics about the commonality of sexual violence affecting both men and women. If that wasn’t enough to shake you to your core, the rape survivor stories that followed were unrealistically heart wrenching. READ MORE
	Top Reasons Why Mile 21 is the Best Mile in All of the Marathon By Morgan Gibbons April 14, 2013 - 12:00am Until I came to Boston College, I truly never understood why Bostonians got so excited about the Marathon Monday. Little naïve me had no idea why people would want to stand around and watch people run. Boy was I in for a pleasant surprise when I experienced my first Marathon Monday. I now rank Patriot’s Day (yes there is an actual holiday attached to Marathon Monday) up there with Christmas, birthdays and Halloween. Not only have a gone from no appreciation to a full appreciation of Marathon Monday, I am going so far as to say the best Marathon Monday experience, unless of course you are running, is experienced at Boston College. Here's why: 1. Heartbreak Hill 2. CAMPUS SCHOOL Marthon Team!...
	While You Were Out: This Week's Top News By Anonymous BC Girl April 14, 2013 - 12:00am On Campus READ MORE
	An Open Letter to My Body By Elizabeth LeRoux April 13, 2013 - 12:00am If you are anything at all, you are mine. Almost every reflection of you I see is from the perspective of a fun house mirror, with society providing a completely distorted lens for me to view you through. Most days, I see you as a manifestation of your flaws, and I constantly compare every part of you to those I see around me. You often make picking out my daily outfits a challenge to say the least. However, all of this being said, I am still proud that you are mine. I embrace every curve, every freckle, and every frustrating flaw. Although it may be hard sometimes, I remind myself that by loving you, every part of you, I win the battle against societal pressures and unrealistic expectations exuded by the college environment and the media at large...
	Pep Talks That I Should Listen to Myself: Liking My Body By Sami Middleton April 12, 2013 - 12:00am READ MORE
	Tips for Running a Marathon By Stephanie Tierney April 12, 2013 - 12:00am With the Boston Marathon just a few days away, why does it seem like everyone is running the marathon? I almost feel as if I’m running it too. Almost. Whether you’re feeling inspired to see the other side of Marathon Monday or it’s something on your bucket list, in honor of one of BC students’ favorite days, here are five tips to running a marathon. READ MORE
	10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Freshman By Joanne Connelly April 12, 2013 - 12:00am Appreciate your time at Stuart. If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a million times: Stuart is the superior dining option. High quality food, minimal lines, friendly staff? It doesn’t get better than that. But it does end – so go ahead and eat that extra meal on the Newts. READ MORE