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A Rundown of the Best Thrift and Vintage Spots Near BU

Watch as Carina Huang (Questrom’26) showcases her recent thrift and vintage finds at some of the most popular thrift stores near BU. Whether you are looking for your next unique look or costume ideas, these thrift and vintage shops have what you need.

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Awards

Three BU Researchers Elected AAAS Fellows

World’s largest scientific society gives lifetime honor to BU biologist, engineer, and physicist

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Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) (Hon.’21) Visits Questrom Class

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) (Hon.’21) was invited to the Questrom School of Business class Business, Justice and Responsibility, taught by Kabrina Chang (CAS’92), a Questrom clinical associate professor, on April 23. Pressley, who attended BU’s College of General Studies in the 1990s, answered questions about the role of business in shaping laws and policies, how she collaborates with local small and large businesses to drive business growth, how business and regulation can mutually benefit each other, the importance of equity for all in her policy positions, the power of young people to advocate for change, and how AI is manifesting itself in Congress. The class was moved to the fourth floor conference center to accommodate about 75 students, staff, and faculty, more than three quarters students. Many stayed after the class to talk with Pressley and take photos.

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Protecting the Vote


Political scientists Christine Slaughter and Max Palmer on why every American should care about voting rights—presidential election year or not

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Expert Take

We Are Underestimating the Health Harms of Climate Disasters

As extreme weather becomes more common and catastrophic, we need new public health systems to better understand, prepare, and respond

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Expert Take

Should People Be Fined for Sleeping Outside?

As the US Supreme Court hears a historic case, Grants Pass v. Johnson, on criminalizing people sleeping outside, BU social scientists say there are better ways to prevent and end homelessness

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Campus & Facilities

Meet BU’s DIY Bicycle Repair Shop

BU Cycle Kitchen offers free instruction as well as a place for the University’s biking community to gather

Why are students photographing trash cans at BU’s CDS building?

If all goes to plan, it will soon receive a zero-waste certification, which requires diverting 90 percent of its waste away from landfills. One key component? Documenting what, exactly, building occupants are putting in the trash bins.

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Environment

Reimagining Cummington Mall

Hub Cross-College Challenge class has organized an event for Sunday to promote the street’s potential to be more pedestrian- and bike-friendly

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