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Students return to their dorms after break

Back on Campus

January 17, 2019

a man uses a vape

Science & Technology

Vaping Slows Wound Healing Just as Much as Smoking

January 17, 2019

Jamie Harris leaps over a hurdle during track and field practice

Hurdles

January 16, 2019

plane taking off from Logan Airport, Boston, MA Photo by SPO123/iStock

Academics

From Opioids to Airbnb, BU Students Tackle Cities’ Problems

January 16, 2019

Darrell Eager/Getty Images (office); Shutterstock (robot).

Jobs

So Much for the Robocalypse

January 16, 2019

Raakhee Mirchandani holds her book Super Satya Saves the Day

Literature

A Fictional Superhero Inspired by a Real-Life Four-Year-Old

January 15, 2019

Two children play and laugh at the BU Children's Center

BU Children’s Center

January 15, 2019

Jonas Harper goes up for a shot while two players guard him

Basketball

January 14, 2019

Law

Offering a Helping Hand to Migrants Waiting to Enter the US

January 14, 2019

A photo of the Lincoln memorial with a sign stating that all national parks are closed due to the government shutdown

Research

What You Need to Know about the Government Shutdown

January 8, 2019

Fireworks light up the sky during Boston’s First Night celebration

Arts & Culture

A Guide to Celebrating New Year’s Eve and Day, Boston-Style

December 26, 2018

Aquaman poster

Arts & Culture

How Did You Do in Our Aquaman Contest?

December 21, 2018

xmas lights at faneuil hall

Holiday

Staying Local This Holiday Season? We’ve Got You Covered

December 21, 2018

Lessons and Carols

Lessons and Carols

December 21, 2018

Aquaman poster

Arts & Culture

Pick Up an Early Holiday Treat: Win Tickets to See Aquaman Tonight

December 21, 2018

A BU drummer marches during matriculation

University News

A Look Back at 2018’s Most Memorable Moments

December 21, 2018

Brian Sirman (CAS’02, GRS’08,’14), a lecturer in the CAS Writing Program, says he became fascinated by Boston City Hall because it is a building that “was so widely and vehemently hated.” Photo by Cydney Scott

Arts & Culture

A Tribute to the Building Bostonians Love to Hate

December 20, 2018

three women pose in their ugly holiday sweaters

Style

The Bold and the Not-So-Beautiful

December 20, 2018

Cement blocks obstruct the bike paths along Commonwealth Avenue

Construction

Construction Work May Impact Traffic on Comm Ave in Coming Weeks

December 20, 2018

Boston University students are examining a collection of dolls

Toy Repair

December 20, 2018