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Irene Davis speaks at an event on “Integrating Science into the Treatment of Runners” Friday afternoon. NATHAN LEDERMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Sargent College speaker explores treatment of runners through shoes

Nathan Lederman November 15, 2018
Fitness blogs debate the ideal running shoe across the internet. Each design boasts a range of support, yet Irene Davis argues the best shoe has minimal support.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Ian Condry speaks at “On the Edge: Cultural Appropriation or Cultural Sharing?” — a symposium hosted by the Boston University Center for the Study of Asia Thursday afternoon. VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Center for the Study of Asia discusses relationship of controversial art, cultural appropriation

Nathan Lederman October 31, 2018
Music resonated throughout the room as six chamber choir members of “Voices 21C” sang “Adinu,” a traditional Sufi song. The audience comprised of students, professors and community members listening to the melody of another culture before delving into a conversation on cultural appropriation.
New York Times best-selling author George Saunders speaks at a talk at the Tsai Performance Center Tuesday. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Author George Saunders shares writing words of wisdom at Tsai Performance Center

Nathan Lederman October 11, 2018
Award-winning author George Saunders revealed his behind-the-scenes process and tips when writing to a well-attended Tsai Performance Center audience as part of the Creative Writing Program’s Ha Jin Visiting Lecturer series Tuesday.
From front to back: Adam Hunter, Bruno Auriemo and Ilana Basman prepare bagel orders in a room at Boston University’s Student Village 2. SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Terriers InBiz: Toasty Boys feeds nocturnal West Campus students

Nathan Lederman October 4, 2018
Students in navy blue shirts can be seen scootering around campus late into Thursday nights as they deliver bagels to hungry peers. Toasty Boys, a new business launched last semester, takes orders on their Instagram page and delivers to students on Boston University’s West Campus.
PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY USER JOHN HAIN

SPH addresses impostor syndrome, phenomenon affects higher education

Nathan Lederman September 23, 2018
Students, staff and faculty alike filed into Boston University Medical Campus’ Bakst Auditorium to learn about impostor syndrome, and for those who feel affected by the syndrome, a potential cure. Valerie Young, who has explored the phenomenon and wrote a book about it, spoke to the audience at the talk organized by BU’s School of Public Health.
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