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Exploring August Wilson in Winter

Talented high schoolers from Boston competed in the "August Wilson High school Monologue Competition" for the chance to win a trip to New York

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Occupy Harvard Unites Boston Student Movements

More than 80 students from 18 college campuses around the Boston area gathered on Sunday for the Occupy Boston Student Summit held in Emerson Hall.

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Buildings of Boston

Boston from the Charles
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Boston from the Charles

A view of the Boston skyline as seen from the banks of the Charles in Cambridge.

Towers
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Towers

Towers made up of mainly glass, steel and concrete are representative of the modernist style of architecture found throughout the financial district of Boston.

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Jetstream

View of City Hall from Union St. The glass towers which make up the New England Holocaust Memorial are visible on the left.

John Hancock Tower
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John Hancock Tower

The John Hancock Tower reflects against a radiant blue sky. Upon its completion in 1976, the structure designed by Henry Cobb remains the tallest building in Boston and all of New England.

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MBTA Plans Significant Fare Increases

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is considering serious fare changes and service cuts, including raising student fares by up to 83.3 percent for local buses and by 76.5 percent for T fare.

Old South Church
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Old South Church

The Old South Church has been a landmark of Back Bay Boston for almost 150 years. Located near the modern structure of the John Hancock Tower, the gothic revival style of this church brings diversity to Boston's architecture.

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Harvard in the City

With Beauty and Brains, Harvard Sophomore Hopes To Be Crowned Miss Boston

Lately, Kelsey A. Beck ’14 has been in training. She is preparing not for a sports game but for a beauty pageant—the Miss Boston 2012 competition which she will enter in two weeks.

Editorials

Don't Cut the T

Here’s a story you might have heard about the MBTA: it’s billions of dollars in debt.

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Trite 'Wandaleria' Still Pleases

Although “Wandaleria” isn’t quite as novel as one might hope, this is overcome by fantastic performances by the cast.

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The John Hancock building, one of the tallest in the Boston skyline, is clearly visible from the Boston Common.

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Newbury Street, a Boston favorite for its shops, also boasts a variety of architecturally appealing town houses.

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Trinity Church, one of the most famous churches in Boston, reflects against the John Hancock on a bright January day.

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