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The Mezzala: The World Cup and its new iconic moments

Benjamin Lee December 9, 2022
In a special edition of The Mezzala, columnist Benjamin Lee recaps every group in the World Cup, how we got to the knockout stage and the morality of the "Qatar World Cup."
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REVIEW: ‘Lorena: A Tabloid Epic’ excels in portrayal of ‘90s media frenzy

Jasmine Grant October 21, 2021
The Boston Playwrights' Theatre features the production as a part of BU's New Play Initiative.
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BU students help launch educational Content Creation Lab for teens

Juncheng Quan April 15, 2021
The CCL allows teens to create educational text and videos to share with their peers online.
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Summer Study Abroad canceled amid lack of resources, safety concerns

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 10, 2021
Gareth McFeely, executive director of Study Abroad, said the decision was motivated by the same pandemic-related concerns that prevented the University from running the program last summer.
Boston University’s study abroad programs were canceled in all European cities, including Paris, after the Centers for Disease Control issued a travel ban for the continent on March 11. Students in the programs say the transition to remote classes has been difficult and that BU could be more supportive during the adjustment. AUSMA PALMER/ DFP FILE

Study abroad students sent home amid COVID-19 outbreak

Victoria Bond March 22, 2020
All study abroad programs were canceled by BU Global Programs in light of the global coronavirus outbreak. Students will continue courses and fulfill internship credits remotely, according to an email from Executive Director of Study Abroad Gareth McFeely.
Maria Gomez and other Boston University students bring the nonprofit organization MEDLIFE to BU. PHOTO COURTESY MARIA GOMEZ

Students bring nonprofit MEDLIFE to campus

Haley Lerner November 14, 2017

A group of Boston University students is bringing MEDLIFE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing medicine, education and development to communities in need worldwide, to BU’s campus this...

NADEL: Lessons learned abroad

NADEL: Lessons learned abroad

Olivia Nadel April 28, 2016

When I first arrived in Ecuador, I felt like I was on another planet. Culture shock is a real thing — and wow, was I uncomfortable with it. Four months later, I still feel like I’m on another planet,...

NADEL: Earthquake in Ecuador shows country's strength

NADEL: Earthquake in Ecuador shows country’s strength

Olivia Nadel April 21, 2016

I sat in my living room Saturday night with my host mother and neighbor, watching the decorative balls on the table sway back and forth. My mom prayed to God that it would end, my neighbor consoled her...

NADEL: Asking Ecuadorian students about American presidential race

NADEL: Asking Ecuadorian students about American presidential race

Olivia Nadel April 15, 2016

When I first tell people that I’m from the United States, the order of conversation usually proceeds as follows: me clarifying that no, I’m not from New York City but instead upstate New York, that...

NADEL: International students should be more appreciated

NADEL: International students should be more appreciated

Olivia Nadel March 17, 2016

According to a U.S. News and World Report study for the 2014-15 academic year, 19 percent of Boston University’s students were international in the past academic year. In the fall 2015 semester, BU’s...

NADEL: Embracing uncomfortable experiences in Ecuador

NADEL: Embracing uncomfortable experiences in Ecuador

Olivia Nadel March 4, 2016

I sprinted through the streets of La Mariscal toward the center of Plaza Foch, pushing people out of my way and leaving my somewhat drunk group of friends behind last Friday night. About a quarter mile...

Indirect Kick: Copa America Centenario an opportunity for U.S. soccer

Indirect Kick: Copa America Centenario an opportunity for U.S. soccer

Dan Shulman February 28, 2016

With the Copa America Centenario being played in the United States this upcoming summer, there is an opportunity for the United States men’s national team to show its prowess on a grand stage. At...

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