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Things-to-do

The Weekender: December 10 to 13

December 10, 2020

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Food & Dining

Students Like the New Taco Bell Cantina. But Does the Boston Globe Food Critic?

December 9, 2020

Photo of Megan Berkowitz (STH’21, SSW’21) leaning over a loom while backstrap weaving by hand. A tree with bright yellow leaves is seen in the background.

Pandemic Hobbies

Photo Essay: BU Community Takes Up New, Sometimes Not-So-New, Hobbies during Pandemic

December 8, 2020

Gifts

2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Presents to Make Those on Your List Look Good

December 7, 2020

Gifts

2020 Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Gifts That Give Back

December 7, 2020

Composite image of three vertical photos. The first photo, taken by Skyler Gauuan, shows to women in the corner mirror of a small grocery store with a social distancing sign. The next photo from Bridgette Lang depicts pink fluffy clouds over Kenmore Square. The last photo from Christine Russo shows a piece of graph paper and pen sitting in front of computer with google open with someone in the background working on their laptop. Overlay is bright pink.

Student Voices

Photos of Life Before the Pandemic and Now, Our New Normal

December 5, 2020

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Gifts

2020 Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Affordable Presents from Local Shops and Businesses

December 4, 2020

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Coronavirus

Weekly COVID Compliance Report: December 4

December 4, 2020

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Voices & Opinion

POV: Universities Need to Invest in, and Support, Cultural Organizations for Students

December 3, 2020

A photo of Saahil Adusumilli (SAR’22), at left, and Michael Gomez (SAR’21) from Student Food Rescue sitting in the back of a van with brown paper bags. They are both wearing masks.

Student Life

BU’s Student Food Rescue Works to Reduce Local Food Insecurity

December 3, 2020

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Holidays

BU Today 2020 Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Affordable Items That Will Spruce Up Any Space

December 3, 2020

The Papadakis triplets: Alex (from left), Lena, and Joanna

Student Life

From Premie to Pre-Med

December 1, 2020

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Student Life

Brain Fog? Free Apps to Help Organize Your Day

December 1, 2020

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Student Voices

Holding BU to Account on Race

November 29, 2020

Photo of Michelle Njoroge (CAS,SAR'21), Director of the Department of Social Advocacy for the Student Government during a tabling event in which the group got the word out about Terrier Meal Sharing. Mjoroge sets-up the sign-up system on a laptop at a booth, a white board on the table reads “Has food insecurity impacted you or your friends at BU? Yes or No” with columns for responses.

Campus Life

Economic Impact of Pandemic Has Boosted Demand for BU’s Program for Food-Insecure Students

November 25, 2020

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Student Life

An Abundance of Caution This Thanksgiving: Many Students Will Stay at BU

November 24, 2020

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Accolades

This Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Winner Might Be the Busiest Freshman on Campus

November 23, 2020

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Parents

We Love You and Miss You”: BU Parents Send Thanksgiving Wishes to Their Terriers

November 20, 2020

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Campus Life

Students, Parents Press BU Leaders on Housing, Commencement, Vaccines

November 20, 2020

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COVID on Campus

Weekly COVID Compliance Report: November 20

November 20, 2020

Weekly COVID Compliance Report: November 20