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Things-to-do

To Do Today: Yoga in the Park

June 9, 2021

Food

National Donut Day: The Best Places in Boston to Get Your Fix

June 4, 2021

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In the City

To Do Today: Free Art Exhibition on Newbury Street

May 26, 2021

A photo of Richard and Carina in the field. Carina is holding up her phone for Richard to look at.

Noise Pollution

Without Commuter Traffic, Pandemic-Era Boston Drivers Are Speeding Up, Increasing Noise Pollution

April 28, 2021

A photo of Arnold Arboretum in the spring

Things-to-do

The Weekender: April 15 to 19

April 15, 2021

A photo of the corner of Hanover and Prince Street in the North End

Things-to-do

The Weekender: March 18 to 21

March 17, 2021

Photo of a short tumbler glass filled with a yellow colored Mango Lassi. In the background, a cutting board with mango pieces and a mango cut in half sit on the counter.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: March 11 to 14

March 11, 2021

Screenshot of Mothers in Academia Zoom meeting. Mothers are all with their children.

Addressing Inequalities

“Let Us Be the Architects of a New World”: Moms in Academia Speak Out to Address Workplace Inequalities

March 9, 2021

The Boston University Terriers womens basketball team high-five in a pre-game huddle

Things-to-do

The Weekender: March 4 to 7

March 4, 2021

A photo of Eric Lander standing at a podium in front of a back drop that reads "Office of the President Elect"

Science Leadership

From the Broad Institute to the White House: Eric Lander Makes Science Exciting

March 2, 2021

A photo of the clinical testing lab at BU. A woman stands in protective gear handling testtubes.

COVID CONTROL

BU Publishes Public Health Data from Its Fall 2020 COVID Surveillance Efforts

February 26, 2021

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Self-Care

Inspiring Stories on Practicing Self-Care This Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2021

A photo of a wind turbine in front of Boston's skyline

Climate Change

The State’s Most Ambitious-Ever Climate Bill Is Still on the Table—Here’s What’s at Stake

January 26, 2021

Student Life

Staying in Town for Winter Break? Ward off Boredom with These Useful Tips

December 16, 2020

Science Rehashed co-hosts Shen Ning and Mehdi Jorfi pose for a photo sitting on a rock

Science Communication

Science Podcast Cohosted by BU Neuroscientist Brings Research to Listeners around the World

December 14, 2020

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Fracking

What Is Biden’s Stance on Fracking?

December 9, 2020

A gathering of family, friends, city officials, bicycle advocates, and others from the BU community filled the sidewalk on Saturday, November 21, 2020, to celebrate the life of Christopher Weigl with a memorial ghost bike installation ceremony on the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and St. Paul Street in Boston, where he was killed on his bike by a truck driver in December of 2012.

University News

New Ghost Bike, and Finished Bike Lanes, Honor BU Student Killed in 2012 Crash

December 2, 2020

Photo of Bostonians entering the new Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave. which has been generating big buzz among students. Photo shows the facade of store, a large gray "GRAND OPENING" sign is seen in the storefront windows.

Food & Dining

New Taco Bell Cantina in West Campus Has Students Buzzing

November 12, 2020

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Politics

Massachusetts Ballot Questions 2020: What You Need to Know

October 20, 2020

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Weekender

Your Guide to a Socially Distanced Labor Day Weekend

September 3, 2020

Your Guide to a Socially Distanced Labor Day Weekend