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Photo of a group of masked Innovate@BU students organizing the Wheelock Food Party March 7. There are large utility racks filed with cans. some students stand while others sort cans on the ground.

Innovation

Innovate@BU Is Taking On College Hunger This Semester

March 11, 2022

Zhenghui Wang holds his hand up to wave at the camera in the doorway of his dorm. A play button is overlayed as well as text that reads "Zhenghui Wang. Boston University (CAS'22, GRS'22)

Campus Life

BU Journeys: Zhenghui Wang (CAS’22, GRS’22)

March 11, 2022

Action photo of Emma Pfaff, a women lacrosse player who is running down the field with her lacrosse stick and goggles on. Two other female BU lacrosse players can be seen in the background, on field.

Lacrosse

BU Men’s, Women’s Lacrosse Host Patriot League Season Home Openers Saturday

March 10, 2022

Photo of the members of BU Women's Basketball team from the bench cheering. 4 women wearing red long-sleeved shirts hold their arms up and hold their fingers in a dog formation to cheer. A masked ref is seen on the left raising his arm.

Women’s Basketball

Women’s Basketball Terriers Two Wins from First Patriot League Title

March 9, 2022

Photo of the front of High Street Food Hall. A tall, modern building surrounded by greenery and wood accents is seen with a large sign in front that reads "High Street Place, food Hall"

Weekender

The Weekender: March 10 to 13

March 9, 2022

Photo of the underbelly of a plane flying overhead in a slightly cloudy sky

Spring Break

Scotland, Florida, Texas, or Home? BU Students Share Their Spring Break Plans

March 4, 2022

Photo of a young, Asian student in a white puffy picking up a piece of baby clothing from a large bin at a Cradles to Crayon collection center.

Community Service

Alternative Service Break Trips Stay Local This Year

March 4, 2022

Photo: Parents of transgender children and other supporters of transgender rights gathered in the capital outdoor rotunda to speak about transgender legislation being considered in the Texas House and Texas Senate in Austin, Texas. They hold a large light blue, pink, and white striped flag and wear masks.

Transgender Rights

Explaining the Latest Texas Anti-Transgender Directive

March 3, 2022

Image: collage of artists releasing music in march 2022. Black background with outline-font white lines features photos of Aminé, Black Country, New Road, and Epik High. Aminé is seen performing in concert on polaroid-style borders while the groups Black Country, New Road and Epik High poses in front of backdrops in their individual polaroid-style borders. Text on right behind image reads "What's Hot in Music"

New Music

Hot New Music March 2022: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

March 3, 2022

Movie poster for the Batman 2022 movie. The poster features the new cast, Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne (Batman), Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle (Catwoman), and Paul Dano as Edward Nashton (The Riddler). The poster has dramatic lighting with a yellow/orange tinge. At the top, "unmask the truth" is written in creepy red letters.

Movie Quiz

Results Are In! Time to Unmask The Batman Trivia Winner

March 3, 2022

While primarily a scoring threat, Sydney Johnson (CAS’23) says her versatility can have an impact in multiple aspects of the game: “I try to do whatever the team needs to do that night.” Here Johnson stands dribbling a basketball on the court

Basketball

“It’s Up to Us”: Sydney Johnson, Women’s Basketball Look for Patriot League Redemption

March 3, 2022

Composite image of Nancy Harayama, a middle aged Asian woman with shoulder length black hair wearing a floral blouse and smiling, senior lecturer in special education at Wheelock College of Education & Human Development (left) and Alyse Bithavas, an older white woman with short amber hair wearing a white and black neck scarf, director of student services and academic advising at the College of General Studies.

Accolades

Academic Advising Awards Ceremony Returns In Person This Year

March 3, 2022

Photo of three young Black actress on stage, dressed in early 20th century garb, joyfully playing jump rope. Pictured are Brittany-Laurelle, Hadar Busia-Singleton, and Alexandria King who are all featured in The Huntington’s production of The Bluest Eye by Lydia R. Diamond, playing now through March 26 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, and available digitally through April 9 on huntingtontheatre.org.

Things-to-do

In Boston for Spring Break? Here’s What to Do

March 2, 2022

Word cloud in the shape of a mask featuring popular words community members used in their survey responses. Words are seen in teal, brown, orange and light blue, and include "Living with COVID, immuncomprised, mask, yes, community, risk." The word cloud is overlaid on a photo of the Boston city skyline that is textured to look as if it were printed on a piece of fibrous paper.

Community Voices

You Answered: Are You Ready to Start Living with the Virus?

March 2, 2022

Photo of a class of masked BU students sitting in a lecture hall. They wear a variety of winter coats and outfits as the look to the left towards the front of the room.

Campus & Facilities

BU’s Mask Mandate to End March 7, with Exceptions

March 1, 2022

composite image of a red question mark on top of a green background with photos of Irene Kim's Tiktok page thumbnails

Listen Now

How Did BU Student Irene Kim Become a Viral TikTok Influencer?

February 28, 2022

Photo of Deborah Douglas, a dark-skinned Black woman with long dreads wearing stylish glasses and a vegan leather vest, long-sleeved black shirt, and jeans leans back against a large chain fence on a dock. A beautiful purple sunset amidst a partly cloudy sky and large body of water is seen behind her.

Journalism & Media

Journalist Deborah D. Douglas Wants to Reframe the National Conversation Around Race

February 28, 2022

Photo of Ketanji Brown Jackson, a middle aged Black woman in a black blazer, purple blouse, and glasses, smiling as she speaks at a podium during an event in the Cross Hall of the White House February 25, 2022 in Washington, DC. Blurred in the background, president Biden is seen looking on and smiling. Behind him is an American flag.

Supreme Court

LAW Dean’s Letter Urges Confirmation of Biden’s Historic SCOTUS Pick, Ketanji Brown Jackson

February 25, 2022

Portrait of Bill T Jones, an older Black man with short white hair, wearing dark glasses, a black sweater. He looks focused and sincere, and touches his right shoulder. He poses in front of a purple background.

Dance

Legendary Dancer, Choreographer, and Director Bill T. Jones to Speak at BU on March 2

February 25, 2022

Photo of a variety of different brands of condoms scattered on a white table. Two small postcards included read "Ask first. Yes!" and "Condom Fairy"

Student Health Services

Student Health Services Rolls Out New, Easier Testing Protocols for STDs and STIs

February 25, 2022

Student Health Services Rolls Out New, Easier Testing Protocols for STDs and STIs