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Tiffany McCasland Braves Shark Tank: Investors Bite on “The Chair Blanket”
Like many Boston College students, Tiffany McCasland, BC ’02, spent her time on the Heights looking for internships and preparing for a career in communications. McCasland never imagined that more than two decades later, she would be on national television pitching a product she helped develop to a panel of investors.
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Pet of the week: Bubba, the smart rat
Let’s hope Bubba meets the person or fur-mily of his dreams, since Thursday is Mouse and Rat Day. Yes, that sounds like a “Looney Tunes” cartoon, but Bubba is a white/tan point standard rat currently at Lowell Humane Society. Domestic rats are known for their intelligence and curiosity, and since these are social creatures, Bubba will need a buddy. This little guy came from a hoarding situation, so he’s a little nervous, but will come along to being “more social and hand friendly,” with patience and care. The Humane Society advises that: “rats need a cage with a minimum of 2.5 cubic feet, with wire siding, ramps, and platforms they can climb on, with enough room for their food, water, toys, and hiding spots. Rats are very intelligent creatures and need toys, puzzles, tunnels, and other enrichment to keep them mentally stimulated.”
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Malden Public Library Piques their Curiosity with “The Sheep Detectives” Movie Night
Simra Sheikh and Erica Mugimu also contributed to this article. “After all, life is a mystery.” – The Sheep Detectives. The line to the Maccario room in the Malden Public Library formed around 5:50 PM, and ten minutes later, the doors to Family Movie Night flew open, and people old and young began bustling in, eager to find good seats in the room.
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Big Daddy Kane To Enter Berklee Hip-Hop Hall Of Fame
Big Daddy Kane will enter Berklee College of Music’s Hip-Hop Hall of Fame during a ceremony and concert in Boston later this month. Berklee announced that the Brooklyn MC will be inducted Thursday, November 19, at 8 P.M. inside the Berklee Performance Center. The event will combine the formal...
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Alfredo’s Is Moving to a New Location in Southie After 23 Years
After 23 years at 243 Dorchester Street, Alfredo’s is moving to a new home in Southie. But don’t worry, it’s not going far. The neighborhood favorite is relocating to 320 Dorchester Street, at the corner of Old Colony Avenue. The new, modern space will feature a larger dining room, giving customers a place to sit down and enjoy Alfredo’s popular steak tips, chicken broccoli Alfredo, Italian-style pizzas, and more.
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Sustainability in the Clothing Industry
“Fast fashion” is a phrase seen throughout Pingree school and beyond to describe our fashion industry. There are posters lining the walls near the Vault at Pingree, projects in classes, and multiple articles explaining the dangers. Fast fashion is a manufacturing process that decreases the quality of the items to increase supply. The selling technique was developed in order to ensure that the consumers buy the products and there is an increase in revenue. The fashion industry must rely on predictions for seasonal trends to maximize profit, but with fast-fashion, the industry does not have to predict these trends, they can change the inventory during the same season to keep up with the trends. With the quick shift in the selections, Audrey Standton, the sustainability editor for The Good Trade, wrote, “Corners are inevitably cut.” On the contrary, “greenwashing” is another term on the rise. The definition of greenwashing is when companies, specifically clothing brands, advertise as an eco-friendly alternative to fast-fashion when there is evidence that the company still conforms with the fast-fashion selling techniques. While there are concerns about sustainability, fashion is still a prominent component to everyday life and culture.
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The Fringe at the Lilypad: A Cornerstone of Cambridge Jazz
At 10:32 p.m. on Oct. 19, George Garzone — who had minutes ago been milling about the small space and chatting with old friends while his bandmates warmed up — began playing, his saxophone shining golden amidst the dark. Every Monday, Garzone — who, along with bassist John Lockwood and drummer Francisco Mela, makes up jazz trio The Fringe — performs at the Lilypad, a small music venue and event space. Through changes in venue and trio members, The Fringe’s weekly improvisational performances have been a cornerstone of Cambridge’s jazz scene for 45 years, gathering an audience of both devoted returners and first-time listeners.
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Sewing Together a Community: Malden High School Welcomes the New Fashion Club
Fashion is a form of self-expression to many at Malden High School, but there has never been a club or class in the school where fashion can be expressed. So far in the school year, clubs such as the Collectors Club, Brain Matters Club, HOSA, and Pop Culture Club were created and are thriving. Now, it has come time for the Fashion Club to make its mark.