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2023 Beanpot
Boston Hockey Heaven: Guide to the 2023 Men’s and Women’s Beanpot Tournaments
BU’s men’s squad looks to defend its trophy, women’s aims for an upset and another title shot
Things-to-do
The Week Ahead: February 6 to 12
Our new weekly feature delivers a curated list of what’s coming up around campus, Boston, the country, and the world, so you can plan ahead
New Music
What’s Hot in Music This Month: Local Concerts, New Releases
Big names in country music coming to TD Garden and Roadrunner, plus a new album from Paramore
Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with These Books, Films, Albums, and Podcasts
Suggestions from African American & Black Diaspora Studies faculty for what to watch, read, and listen to
Today’s Close-up
Widen Your Horizons—Read a Banned Book
Sydney Villegas (CAS’24) was among the book lovers attending BU Diversity & Inclusion’s Banned Books Story Time, held February 2 at the Howard Thurman Center in observance of World Read-Aloud Day. During the reading marathon, those attending took turns reading aloud banned picture books featuring LGBTQIA+ characters. The book Villegas is leafing through is Julian Is a Mermaid, about a boy who wants to become a mermaid.
Photo by Cydney Scott
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Terriers in Charge: Tabitha Fortner (CAS’24)
BU student Tabitha Fortner combines her passion for community service with her love for grilled cheese sandwiches as president of FeelGood BU, aka “the grilled cheese club.”
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Massachusetts Sports Betting Is Here. Will More Gambling Addiction Follow?
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Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Roxbury
A place rich in history, diversity
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Food
Five Boston-Area Restaurants to Consider for Valentine’s Day
From tortelloni with black truffle butter to birria tacos, these five restaurants have something for every palate
New Podcast
Terriers, What Is Your Favorite BU Class?
Our new podcast will highlight some popular, favorite, or offbeat classes by having students tell us what they learned
Accolades
These BU Researchers Were Just Named AAAS Fellows
“Standout individuals” honored for advancing our knowledge of birth of planets, imaging and microscopy, and organic semiconductors
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Helping PhD, Law, and Grad Students Make Friends
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Should We Break Up with Gas Stoves?
After gas stoves take some heat in political culture wars, a BU public health expert says there are good reasons to switch to electric—but there are safety steps you can take in the meantime
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Valentine's Day
Love Yourself First This Valentine’s Day with Words of Encouragement
BU Today wants your messages of affirmation, self-care, and self-love
![[Clockwise From Bottom Left] Olivia Davis (COM’15), Atri Raychowdhury (ENG’15), Julian Shapiro-Barnum (CFA’21), and Austin Briggs and Justin Fiaschetti, who both studied engineering at BU, made Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ list for 2023. Photos courtesy Forbes.](/files/2023/02/Forbes-3-Under-30-Feat-Crop-Composite-1498x1000.jpg)
Alumni
BU Alums, Former Students Shine in Forbes 2023 “30 Under 30” List
Five stars in art and style, music, social media, and manufacturing and industry
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The Condom Fairy Turns 10
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Creamy Broccoli, Spinach, and Herb Soup with Crispy Capers
Fresh herbs and salty capers round out this velvety soup
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Arts & Culture
- New Music February 2023: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases
- Celebrate Black History Month with These Books, Films, Albums, and Podcasts
- Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Roxbury
Business & Law
- POV: Forced Displacement of Migrants is Cruel and Inhumane—the United States Must Do Better
- Bringing Visibility to the Black Experience at BU
- 50 Years After Roe v. Wade, What Do the Next 50 Years Look Like?
Campus Life
- Video: El Jefe’s Taqueria Granted Extended Hours despite BU Fears of Police Incidents
- The Week Ahead: February 6 to 12
- Terriers in Charge: Tabitha Fortner (CAS’24)
Health & Medicine
- Massachusetts Sports Betting Is Here. Will More Gambling Addiction Follow?
- Helping PhD, Law, and Grad Students Make Friends
- The Condom Fairy Turns 10
In the City
- Video: El Jefe’s Taqueria Granted Extended Hours despite BU Fears of Police Incidents
- New Music February 2023: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases
- The Week Ahead: February 6 to 12
Science & Technology
- Photo Gallery: BU’s Newest Building Is a Big Hit
- How Smart Technology Is Outsmarting Criminals
- POV: With ChatGPT’s Arrival, Should Educators Be Mourning the End of the College Essay?
Sports
- Massachusetts Sports Betting Is Here. Will More Gambling Addiction Follow?
- BU’s Red-Hot Hutson Brothers Help Fuel Terriers’ Hockey Success
- Bombs Away! BU Women’s Basketball Team Leads Nation in 3-Point Shooting
University News
- Subzero Temperatures Are Coming. Use These Tips to Stay Safe and Warm
- Video: Behind the Scenes at BU’s Photonics Center
- Kate Walsh, CEO of Boston Medical Center, Leaving to Lead Massachusetts Health and Human Services Department
Voices & Opinion
- POV: Forced Displacement of Migrants is Cruel and Inhumane—the United States Must Do Better
- POV: Again and Again. Mass Shootings Continue Unabated in the United States
- POV: With ChatGPT’s Arrival, Should Educators Be Mourning the End of the College Essay?