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First-Gen VOICES

POV: My First-Gen Story: In Search of a “Better Future, a Better Life”

November 7, 2022

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Varsity Sports

Championship Hopes for BU Basketball Teams as Play Opens

November 6, 2022

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Politics

The Most Consequential Supreme Court Case You Haven’t Heard Of

November 4, 2022

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Sustainability

Video: Where Does BU’s Food Waste Go?

November 4, 2022

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Arts & Culture

A Scientist Ponders Religious Depictions of the Stars

November 4, 2022

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University News

Annual Test of BU Emergency Alert System Is Today

November 4, 2022

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NEW MUSIC

New Music November 2022: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

November 3, 2022

Photo: Terriers field hockey topped Bucknell 2-1 on October 30 to claim their sixth Patriot league regular season title in eight years. Three BU field hockey players run down field with sticks at the ready as a Bucknell field hockey player stands to defend in front of them.

Varsity Sports

Field Hockey, Women’s Soccer Advance to Patriot League Semifinals

November 2, 2022

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Watch Now

[Video] How to Cook Arroz Caldo

November 2, 2022

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In the City

The Weekender: November 3 to 6

November 2, 2022

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the Democratic nominee for the state's U.S. Senate seat. Fetterman agreed to an Oct. 25 televised debate against his Republican rival, Dr. Mehmet Oz. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Health & Medicine

Understanding Stroke Recovery as John Fetterman’s Political Future Comes Up for a Vote

November 2, 2022

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Politics

What Issues Will Decide the 2022 Midterm Elections?

November 1, 2022

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Student Life

Students’ Pronouns and Gender Identities Are First Change in BU’s Updated Data System

November 1, 2022

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Business & Law

Why Dunkin’s Revamped Rewards Program Has Angered So Many Customers

October 31, 2022

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Listen Now

Why Are This Year’s Midterm Elections Especially Important?

October 31, 2022

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Teaching History

Ibram X. Kendi Wants Children, and Teachers, to Challenge How History Is Taught

October 30, 2022

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Halloween

Video: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? Skittles? Snickers? What’s Your Favorite Halloween Candy?

October 28, 2022

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Voices & Opinion

POV: Affirmative Action in College Admissions Is at Risk

October 28, 2022

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Supreme Court & Affirmative Action

The Supreme Court Cases That Could End Affirmative Action

October 28, 2022

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Horror Stories

Halloween’s Scariest Monster Could Be Technology

October 28, 2022

Halloween’s Scariest Monster Could Be Technology