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Keeping up with college triathletes

Katie Weller met best friend Julia Tracy after a man ran by them wearing nothing but a Speedo at last year’s Lobsterman Triathlon in Maine. The sight of the “absolutely hairy man competing in such a ridiculous outfit” gave Weller, who had been pacing her 5k run against Tracy in silence for nearly 20 minutes, an excuse to finally talk.

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Home for the holidays

Student-focused websites help get college kids home

Every fall as Thanksgiving rolls around, students across Boston University’s campus prepare to fly home to indulge their cravings for tryptophan.

Science & Technology

Swept Away

The debate over whether America’s first offshore windfarm will be allowed to settle in Cape Cod is a stormy one, making both sides question whether benefits will outweigh costs.

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Bean-tossed

Great goaltending from sophomore Kieran Millan and a furious third-period comeback weren't enough to overcome a dismal second period and questionable officiating last night when the Boston University men's hockey team fell to No. 10 Boston College, 4-3, in the Beanpot championship game. Full story

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BU Central parties on after Beanpot

Not everyone could score a ticket to the 58th annual Beanpot Championship hockey game at the TD Garden, but fortunately for Boston University students, they had the option of watching the game at BU Central's Beanpot viewing party Monday night. Full story

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Students and business owners disillusioned by Valentine's Day

The approach of Feb. 14's commercialized love-fest has some students and businesses fearing the worst. Full story

Family and friends reflect on DeVito's life

The loss of College of Arts and Sciences sophomore Michael DeVito Thursday has proven anything but easy for friends, family members and the Boston University community.

SAO broke SEC funding promise, Union says

Following the passage of a Boston University Student Union amendment making the Student Election Commission independent at the last General Assembly meeting, the Student Activities Office reneged on promises that funding will come from the Dean of Students instead of Union, Union officials said.