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The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

‘A Modern Farewell’ had me cry-laughing all over again

Samantha Genzer March 31, 2025
The documentary reminds us that this show was not just about comedy. It was about relationships, the memories and the beautifully chaotic love that makes a family feel real. 
Grace VanderWaal performs at The Royale in Boston on Friday as part of her “Ur So Beautiful” tour. MARIA JIMENEZ MOYA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Review: Teen prodigy Grace VanderWaal wows crowd at Royale

Maria Jimenez Moya September 16, 2019
A 12-year-old girl walks out onto a stage, alone, with a ukulele, a microphone and an original song. In front of her sit four judges and a theatre filled to the brim with strangers. Everyone in that room is hoping she’ll “wow” them, but probably expect nothing more than a cute performance. 
Mary Elizabeth Moore (center), dean of the Boston University School of Theology, cheers with BU students at BU Central for Sons of Serendip, a musical act composed of BU alumni, during the America’s Got Talent season finale. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Central cheers on alumni in America’s Got Talent finals

Mina Corpuz September 17, 2014

Members of the Boston University community came together for a viewing party Tuesday at BU Central to cheer on BU alumni from Sons of Serendip, a musical group who performed live on the “America’s...

Neo-soul group Sons of Serendip advanced to the finale of America’s Got Talent Wednesday night, making them one of the top six acts on the show. COURTESY OF SONS OF SERENDIP

Stringing it all together: BU alumni Sons of Serendip make it to the big stage

Becca DeGregorio September 11, 2014

Serendipity: A term derived from the old Persian tale of three princes from Serendip who took an accidental journey through the Far East whilst searching for a lost camel. Now, add a fourth prince, change...

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