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The annual “Taste of Elegance” was held Monday evening at Boston University, featuring the creativity and the versatility of some of Boston’s top chefs from restaurants such as La Morra, Tremont 647, Rialto, Pigalle, The Fireplace, Z-Square, and Top of the Hub. Chefs showcased their originality with their best pork dish for diners to sample with the chef. The best pork dish would give the chef a chance to escape this frozen Hell and compete in a national competition in Florida. However, not everyone was thrilled to see an event showcasing pork dishes.
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There’s something to be said for The New Yorker’s minimalist design. The cover (for subscribers) offers no teasers, and the pages within hold little more than blocks of text occasionally interrupted by illustrations. There are no flashy design elements, no large-print quotes to keep you reading, there is little more than text.
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It is said that each generation has a defining moment. For some generations, there are many such moments. For our generation, Jan. 20, 2009, is the first historic moment. Whether you are a die-hard Republican in Boca cursing the “Arab-liberal”, or an impassioned student wearing your Obama pins and “Yes We Can” t-shirts, where we stood on Obama’s historic inauguration will be etched in our minds as a moment none of us will be able to forget. For one, you didn’t really have much choice but to watch — even Law & Order wasn’t airing during Obama’s ceremony. Second, the Obama administration marks a shift in our country, our culture and our society for what I believe to be the better. And not because he’s a black man either, but because he is a man that will mold the next era of what is to become of American Nationalism.
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After what felt like the shortest winter break of my college career, I present you with a list of the 10 most exciting events that will occur before mid-May. Some of these are unique to BU students, while others are applicable to a wider population. These are not rank-ordered but simply listed chronologically.
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Nothing warms me up faster than some regional theater. Nothing. So escape this freezing winter weather and take a trip (well, kind of…) to Spain with the players of OperaHub as they present Spanish Sirens. Read the rest of this entry »
