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C(ooking)logs: Vanilla cake with whipped cream and berries

Melina Nguyen April 11, 2021
I tried to bake a vanilla cake over winter break, but things soon took a turn for the worse.
Diamonds and Rust: Ambition and acceptance go hand in hand

Diamonds and Rust: Ambition and acceptance go hand in hand

Joel Herbert December 3, 2020
Wanting better and enjoying what we have are not mutually exclusive. Often, the two can complement each other.
Meredith Varner

American Protest: America, you failed during this pandemic.

Meredith Varner September 3, 2020
Within the past few months, the uglier side of America was brought out with the hatred, fear and ignorance that the current President and his supporters spew. Yet one of the most disheartening things to watch is the selfishness with which Americans have acted.
East to West (COVID-19 Update #4): April 3, 2020

East to West (COVID-19 Update #4): April 3, 2020

Justin Tang April 3, 2020

This episode is also available on SoundCloud. Join us for East to West’s continuing special coronavirus coverage. This week, we’ll discuss the new credit/no-credit designation being implemented...

East to West (COVID-19 Update #3): March 27, 2020

East to West (COVID-19 Update #3): March 27, 2020

Justin Tang March 27, 2020

This episode is also available on SoundCloud. Join us for East to West’s continuing special coronavirus coverage. This week, we’ll discuss the first cases of COVID-19 on the Charles River Campus,...

Boston University’s provost and chief academic officer Jean Morrison and other BU deans are debating whether to give the Spring semester courses pass/fail grades after a petition calling on the university to do so was circulated online. COURTESY PXHERE

Petition for pass/fail program puts pressure on university officials

Ellie Yeo March 23, 2020
In light of BU’s implementation of remote learning due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Jean Morrison, university provost and chief academic officer, and other BU deans are considering an optional pass/fail program for Spring semester courses.
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