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Year XLIII. Volume LXXXIV. Issue I

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ENG building reoccupied after solvent spill forces evac. Sen. Kerry’s past seat sought by politicians on both sides of aisle

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The National Institutes of Heath found that the biolab poses minimal risk to the community on January 2.


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Congressman Michael Capuano announces he will not run for U.S. Senate -

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24/7 study space, break buses, SG’s spring priorities

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Boston named most drunk city again Hurricane Sandy support stalled in 113th Congress

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By Zoe Roos Daily Free Press Staff

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DRUNKEST, see page4

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A recent study by the Daily Beast ranked Boston the drunkest city.

Hotel Commonwealth sale part of urban revitalization By Nora Philbin Daily Free Press Staff

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Students add to heavy drinking in Hub, experts say DRUNKEST From Page 3

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King: Collegiate athletes should not take part in hazardous activity KING: From Page 8

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Roll Tide The Boston University women’s basketball team is two victories away from matching last year’s winning streak of 13 games. P.8.

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Terriers win 3 consecutive matchups By Gregory Davis Daily Free Press Staff

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MEN’S BASKETBALL, see page 7

Women’s basketball winning streak reaches 11 games By Conor Ryan Daily Free Press Staff

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WINNING STREAK, see page 7

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