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20 Questions: Can You Guess the BU Location?

August 21, 2024

Photo: A picture of a procession where many people are gathered around a statue of Saint Anthony with confetti flying around

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Saint Anthony’s Feast in the North End

August 21, 2024

Photo: The hatch bandshell on Boston's Esplanade, with a large crowd of people watching an orchestra performance

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Boston Landmarks Orchestra at the Hatch Shell

August 21, 2024

Photo: A picture of people moving items into a brick, BU dorm building using large, yellow rolling bins with "BU Housing" on the side.

Move-in 2024

Move-in 2024: Everything You Need to Know

August 20, 2024

Photo: A wide shot of a concert stage as an orchestra performs in the center.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: An Evening of Silent Film with the Tanglewood Music Center at the Coolidge Corner Theatre

August 20, 2024

Photo: A picture of students in lab coats, gloves, and protective eyewear gathered around a lab table during an experiment

Life Sciences

Young GENEiuses: SummerLab Gives Teens a Chance to Learn about State-of-the-Art CRISPR Technology

August 20, 2024

Photo: A collage of three images depicting various urban scenes. The top left image shows a moving tram with ‘Babcock Street Green Line B Boston College’ sign in the foreground, indicating a tram stop. The top right image displays two individuals wearing masks inside a store, one behind a counter with snacks and beverages, and the other wearing a high-visibility vest. The bottom left image features a table covered with white cloth displaying food containers and disposable utensils, suggesting an event or gathering. The bottom right image presents recycling bins labeled ‘Paper,’ ‘Cans & Bottles,’ and ‘Trash’ next to an informational poster about waste sorting.

Sustainability

Eco-Friendly College Life: How to Move In and Live Sustainably

August 19, 2024

Photo: Padua and University police and officials confront demonstrators trying to block entrance to an administration building over university investments in armaments and the war in Gaza. Photos by Madi Koesler (COM’24)

Journalism & Media

Staying Safe When Reporting Gets Dangerous

August 19, 2024

Photo: A picture of a dorm room with a tidy kitchen and living area. The couch has a gray cover over it and there is a seafoam green record player in the corner of the room in front of a large window

Style

50 Dorm Design Tips for Your BU Digs

August 19, 2024

Photo: Students at the American University of Beirut are carrying banners as they attend a pro-Palestinian demonstration on the campus. One reads "DISCLOSE DIVEST BOYCOTT"

Voices & Opinion

POV: Divesting from Companies Operating in Israel Places Universities in an “Untenable Position”

August 16, 2024

Photo: A large group of children all of whom are twins in Scotland

Life Sciences

Is There Science behind Twin Booms?

August 16, 2024

Photo: A picture of Cisco, an outdoor beer garden in Boston. It is full of people standing with beverages and surrounded by large skyscrapers

Things-to-do

Seven Must-Visit Outdoor Beer Gardens and Breweries

August 16, 2024

A photo of a cat crying with a thumbs up. The background is all black.

Social Media

10 Memes to Describe the First Week of School

August 15, 2024

Photo: A black woman receives a band aid from a healthcare provider after receiving the COVID vaccine

Public Health

Should Health Researchers Ask If You’re a Democrat or a Republican?

August 14, 2024

Photo: A picture of a person standing in front of a crowd while wearing colorful clothing with a fabric neck ring, hair scarf, and circular, black sunglasses. They are holding a woven basket

Things-to-do

To Do Today: 14th Annual African Festival of Boston

August 14, 2024

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Politics

Will the New Massachusetts Law on Ghost Guns, Assault Weapons, and Gun-Carrying Pass Legal Muster?

August 13, 2024

Photo: Boston University's Softball Team holding two large trophies under a banner that reads "Champions"

Varsity Sports

After Historic Year for BU Athletics, What Comes Next?

August 13, 2024

Photo: A stock image of strawberries and tomatoes in blue to-go containers.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Copley Square Farmers Market

August 12, 2024

Photo: A picture of male and female legs under a white blanket

Voices & Opinion

POV: Sexual Pleasure Should Be Integrated into Scientific Research on Sexual Health

August 12, 2024

Photo: A picture of an outdoor socializing event called "Yappier Hour" at the Liberty Hotel

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Yappier Hour at The Liberty Hotel

August 12, 2024

To Do Today: Yappier Hour at The Liberty Hotel