Archive For The “Life” Category

Michelle Obama Recognizes Balance as Key to Fighting Obesity

By Laura | February 9, 2011

Did you picture a spread of nutritional dishes when you thought about the Superbowl feast at the White House this past Sunday? Better think again. Days before celebrating the first anniversary of the anti-obesity campaign “Let’s Move,” Michelle Obama enjoyed a selection of bratworst, kielbasa, cheeseburgers and deep dish pizza while watching the Green Bay [...]

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It all comes together

By Laura | June 21, 2010

“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Having graduated early, the majority of my friends were still attending class, writing papers and living the college life while I [...]

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We all know reality TV isn’t really reality…

By Laura | April 20, 2010

Tonight, I’m flipping through the channels and landed on the infamous American Idol for the first time since… probably high school. I’ve always loved watching the initial auditions but get pretty bored after they pick the first 24 finalists. All I have to say is… seriously? From when I started watching this show in maybe [...]

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Sad Goodbye

By Laura | April 1, 2010

My grandma passed away on Wednesday at the amazing age of 96. Emma was an incredible grandmother to me and it’s sad to say goodbye to such an amazing woman. She was a beautiful person, inside and out, and she will be greatly missed by all of us.

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Recent love: Kindle

By Laura | March 6, 2010

I know I’m late in the e-book game, but I have come to rely on my Kindle every day for the past month or two and couldn’t help putting a post together on my most recent obsession. For someone who was unsure if a Kindle was even the way to go, it has helped me [...]

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Why students should do as many internships as possible.

By Laura | May 11, 2009

This past March I was lucky enough to explore the New York City realm of public relations with Professor Quigley  and other motivated Boston University seniors. We met with everyone from CEO’s to entry level employees, and from each individual, we learned the same piece of advice. Experience is everything when applying for a job. [...]

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