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Jodi Tang | Graphic Artist

The myth of escape

Gabriel Martins February 21, 2025
But growing is inevitable, regardless of where you are. We have this mentality that we must evolve or die, but evolving doesn’t mean changing your life dramatically. We evolve in little ways every day— even if it’s in the courage it takes to live at home.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

An ode to Fudge | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer February 13, 2024
If you walk into my house, you’ll see dachshund decorations, wiener dog-shaped cookie cutters and blankets with Fudge’s face on it. Oh, did I mention he was a dachshund? A fat dachshund whom I love — loved. Our family group chat on iMessage is still called “Fudgie Fans.” Still is. Even though he's gone. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Shaggy the Dog and The Lady with the Magic Potion | Things I Learned From Strangers

Lili Culhane October 23, 2023
I like putting together something fun and walking down a random street to some random house party and telling some random people that I love their Wizard of Oz group costume — except their Cowardly Lion, who didn’t even have a tail. I took offense as I believe I would be the Cowardly Lion in my friend group, and let’s just say, I would at the very least wear a tail.
Two girls sitting around a dog

Local photographer features dogs, owners and their bond

Ashley Soebroto September 9, 2021
“Tales of Support” spotlights the stories of dog owners and their best friends.
pets.of.busm instagram account

BU pet Instagrams, campus dogs spark student joy

Alexandra Lack March 25, 2021
BU terriers find happiness in dogs on campus and pets on student-run instagram @pets.of.busm.
GALLERY: Students head outdoors to enjoy warm weather

GALLERY: Students head outdoors to enjoy warm weather

Hannah Yoshinaga March 24, 2021

By Katherine Feuerman, Sophia Flissler, Thalia Lauzon, Jack Mingo, Amanda Schneider and Vishva Venkatesan With spring fully in season, Boston University students headed outdoors this week to take advantage...

Boston Parks and Recreation announced Friday it plans to build a dog park in every city neighborhood. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston looks to add dog parks to every neighborhood

Isabella Abraham February 10, 2021
Residents pushed for a dog area in West Roxbury's Millennium Park. Currently, there are four official BPRD dog recreation spaces out of 24 City-recognized neighborhoods — none lie south of Dorchester.
Six months after the death of Boston University’s unofficial mascot Rhett the Boston Terrier, owner Calvin Iwanicki introduced a new Terrier to campus: three-month-old puppy, R2. COURTESY OF CALVIN IWANICKI

There’s a new Rhett in town

Cameron Morsberger August 29, 2020
Calvin Iwanicki, owner of the late unofficial mascot Rhett the Boston Terrier, has introduced a new Terrier named R2, meaning Rhett the Second, to Boston University's campus.
The Boston College Police Department vs. Boston University Police Department lip sync battle made the top 30 first responder lip sync challenges on CBS.
NATALIE CAROLL/ DFP STAFF

Campus crime logs: Nov. 27 – Dec. 2

Mary Lulloff December 5, 2019
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs between Nov. 27 and Dec. 2.
A rescue dog, Basil. The Boston City Council recently recognized the Animal Rescue League of Boston for 120 years of service. COURTESY OF KERRY LASALVIA

Animal Rescue League recognized by the Boston City Council

Olivia Han October 1, 2019
The ARL was recognized for 120 years of service, protecting animal safety and advocating for animal welfare legislation throughout the Greater Boston Area.
Quandaries and Quagmires: The necessity of euthanasia

Quandaries and Quagmires: The necessity of euthanasia

Felix Phillips November 9, 2017

The debate over euthanasia has long been a divisive issue. In Australia, that debate is raging. A bill is set to pass in the Australian state of Victoria that would legalize the practice. It is vital for...

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