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Freshman David Gonzalez chases after the ball at a game against Falcons FC Wednesday. The Boston University men’s club soccer team is preparing for the fifth semi-annual club soccer Boston Beanpot, hoping to build on their recent success. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s club soccer gears up for fifth semi-annual Beanpot Tournament as defending champions

Ava Malamut March 21, 2025
The Boston University men’s club soccer team is preparing for the fifth semi-annual club soccer Boston Beanpot, hoping to build on their recent success.
The Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include an unknown person, a Code Red, and an alcohol violation. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Jan. 19–25

Julia Hendler January 27, 2025
This week's crime logs include a narcotic investigation, an alcohol violation and a public safety hazard.
The Centennial Fountain spouts at the Charles River Esplanade. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Fall foliage blows into Boston

Sarah Cruz November 14, 2024
As the days get shorter and leaves change colors, Bostonians enjoy the foliage and celebrate the season with autumnal activities.
The Charles River. Due to a dangerous cyanobacteria algae bloom downstream of the Longfellow Bridge, the Boston Public Health Commission issued a public health advisory to keep residents from engaging in recreational aquatic activities in the affected areas of the Charles River. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston Public Health Commission warns of cyanobacterial algae blooms in Charles River

Tavishi Chattopadhyay September 25, 2024
The Boston Public Health Commission warned residents on Friday about the presence of cyanobacterial algae blooms in the Charles River, downstream of the Longfellow Bridge, following a public health advisory issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Students Sarah Vasily-Cioffi and Hannah Wise watch the partial eclipse on BU Beach on April 8. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Boston springs into April

Sarah Cruz April 26, 2024
People around Boston, including Boston University students, celebrate the start of spring in April by enjoying the outdoors and participating in Earth Day activities.
Volunteers pick up trash along the Charles River Esplanade on Saturday. BU Sustainability organized the 25th annual Earth Day Cleanup as part of its Earth Day 365 initiative. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student volunteers help protect BU’s backyard in Earth Day Esplanade cleanup

Siena Griffin April 22, 2024
Boston University students volunteered in the 25th annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup on Saturday to help clean campus' neighbor — the Esplanade.
The Massachusetts Turnpike. The Allston I-90 Multimodal project is expected to begin construction in late 2027. ISABELLE OLAND/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Allston Multimodal Project receives federal funding, raising questions for what’s next

George Lehman March 19, 2024
After receiving long-awaited federal funding, the Allston multimodal project is expected to break ground in late 2027. 
The corner of Harvard Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue. A lack of green spaces in Allston-Brighton is contributing to extreme heat in the area, making it one of the warmest neighborhoods in Boston. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Extreme heat, flooding in Allston reflects patterns of climate change

George Lehman March 4, 2024
Lack of tree coverage and rising sea levels across Boston have led to extreme heat and flooding in the Allston neighborhood.
The Massachusetts Turnpike. The Allston Multimodal Project, which is currently waiting on an environmental review and federal funding, is expected to reconfigure the stretch of the I-90 through Allston-Brighton. ISABELLE OLAND/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Allston Multimodal Project will reconfigure the neighborhood if approved

Valeria Rivera February 2, 2024
Over a decade into its existence, the Allston Multimodal Project remains in the early stages of development, currently undergoing environmental review and awaiting federal funding. If given the green light, the project is expected to reconfigure the stretch of the I-90 through Allston-Brighton, in aims to inspire livability, mobility and economic growth.
Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences & Engineering, where the Center for Systems Neuroscience is located. CSN is open to multidisciplinary faculty research on a wide range of topics such as Alzheimer’s disease, the brain’s role in memory function and the connection between animal and robotic navigation. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Center for Systems Neuroscience fosters interdisciplinary collaboration

Sara Creato December 8, 2023
Michael Hasselmo, who leads a laboratory at Boston University’s Center for Systems Neuroscience, helped establish the center in 2014.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Back in Boston: what to wear this fall

Siena Gordillo September 20, 2023
As we venture further into the season, my fall fashion lineup is fresh on my mind. Here are my outfit picks for some classic Boston outings this year.
Warren Towers. Renovations of the dorm are a part of Boston University’s new institutional master plan. JENNIFER GAN/DFP FILE

Warren Towers renovation and construction of Pardee School of Global Studies to be first projects started from new Institutional Master Plan

Bailey Scott September 10, 2023

Boston University’s first projects from the 2023-2033 Institutional Master Plan will be the renovation of Warren Towers and the construction of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, according...

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