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Observer on the ground: 2023 Boston Marathon

Nate Moller | Thursday, April 20, 2023

The Boston Marathon is the oldest and arguably most prestigious marathon in the world. I had the incredible opportunity to run the marathon this weekend and participate in the many festivities the event has to offer. I arrived in Boston mid-day Saturday, two days ahead of the marathon. There were plenty of runners on my

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A reflection on column writing

Henry Gens | Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Well, it’s time for the Semester Inside Column (SIC). The SIC is a largely unedited biannual ritual for writers on the staff of this lovely paper that is loved, hated and everything in between — but always 450 words. Every writer has a different aim in this piece, and my goal here is unabashedly to

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Hefferon: Sports bring calm in times of tragedy (April 16)

Jack Hefferon | Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Yesterday, April 15 came and went. For most Americans, that date means taxes, accompanying death, the old saying goes, as the two unavoidable truths in this world. However, for some, the date meant far more. In Major League Baseball, for instance, this April 15 marked the 67th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier