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Things-to-do

The Weekender: February 24 to 27

February 23, 2022

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Living with COVID

Are You Ready to Start Living with COVID in Our Midst?

February 23, 2022

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CAS Minor

From HIV/AIDS to COVID, New Minor Probes Religion in Science and Medicine

February 23, 2022

BU Today 2-23-2022

February 23, 2022

Photo of the US’ national team celebrating with teammates after their 2-0 victory in the 2019 Women’s World Cup final soccer match between United States and the Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in France, July 7. The women are seen in white jerseys and smile. Many wear colorful headbands and most wear blue medals around their necks.

Women’s Sports

Huge Win for Equal Pay, as Soccer Federation Settles Discrimination Suit with US Players

February 22, 2022

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Varsity Sports

Sukh Mathon Saved His Best Basketball for Last, and Now He’s Shooting for More

February 22, 2022

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Business & Law

The Pros and Cons of Cryptocurrency

February 22, 2022

BU Today 2-22-2022

February 22, 2022

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Jazz Brunch

February 18, 2022

Watch Now

My Own Boston: Sara Tavakoli (SDM’25)

February 18, 2022

Composite image. At left, photo of a painting by Jade Nortey, featuring an abstract portrait of a Black woman with wavy flowing hair. She smiles contently in front of a purple and pink swirling background. At right, Shaffer's landscape painting which features snowy pines. The sky color is very dull tan and the branches of the pine in the foreground have some snow on them.

Arts & Culture

Art Days Returns to Medical Campus, in Person Again

February 18, 2022

BU Today 2-18-2022

February 18, 2022

Photo of BU’s African Students Organization rehearsing at FitRec Feb 16 in preparation for Northeastern African Student Organization’s annual Africa Night. A young Black woman with braids and wearing a black athletic outfit does a split in the foreground as dancers dressed is black behind her do a sort of squat move. All the women wear masks. They are dancing in a studio with wooden floor and a wall-length mirror on the back wall.

Celebrating African Culture

February 17, 2022

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Cybersecurity

“Zero Trust” Cyber Defense Strategy Could Help Thwart Hackers Targeting Government, Business

February 17, 2022

Photo of Mikel Sanchez (CAS’23), from left, Aida Berberian (ENG’23), Maria Paula Fernandez (ENG’23) and Eric Yi (CAS’23) cheer from the dog pound during the Beanpot championship game Feb 14 at TD Garden. They smile, raise their hands in celebrations, and are decked out with BU swag.

Terrier Pride

“Pure Euphoria”: Why the Beanpot Win Came at Perfect Moment for Students

February 17, 2022

BU Today 2-17-2022

February 17, 2022

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RX Machina

February 16, 2022

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US Supreme Court

Guns, God, Abortion, Affirmative Action: US Supreme Court’s Historic 2022

February 16, 2022

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Student Life

First-Year Terriers, How Are You Doing? BU Survey Wants to Hear from You

February 16, 2022

Campus & Facilities

Newly Renovated Groce Pépin Culinary Innovation Laboratory Is Now Cooking

February 16, 2022

Newly Renovated Groce Pépin Culinary Innovation Laboratory Is Now Cooking