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BU alumni discuss diversity, inclusion in modern workplace

Connor Allen April 6, 2021
Alumni from various BU majors spoke on their experience with inclusion in the workplace at a panel.
Josee Matela, a senior in the College of Communication, is the creator of The First-Gen Graduates of 2020, a digital yearbook profiling first-generation graduating seniors inspired by her own experiences as a first-generation college student. COURTESY JOSEE MATELA

BU first-gen student shares her motivation to succeed, shares other graduates’ stories online

Angela Yang April 28, 2020
COM senior Josee Matela created The First-Gen Graduates of 2020, a digital yearbook sharing the stories of others who broke barriers to triumph in the world of higher education.
Guitarist-vocalist Johnny Rzeznik of the American rock band the Goo Goo Dolls performs at the House of Blues Boston Wednesday night. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Goo Goo Dolls rock House of Blues’ stage with youthful zeal for 20th anniversary tour

Josee Matela October 18, 2018
The Goo Goo Dolls brought their iconic sound to Boston’s House of Blues to the delight of a sold-out crowd Wednesday night. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album “Dizzy Up the Girl,” the band stirred up two decades’ worth of nostalgia into a night full of sing-alongs, enthusiastic guitar solos and even a digital clone of frontman John Rzeznik.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Democratic candidate to the U.S. House of Representatives for New York’s 14th district, in conversation with Raul Fernandez at the Coolidge Corner Theatre Monday evening. JOSEE MATELA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at Coolidge Corner ‘Fahrenheit 11/9’ screening

Josee Matela October 4, 2018
Over 440 people crammed into Brookline’s Coolidge Corner Theatre to join Congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (CAS ‘11) for a screening of “Fahrenheit 11/9” Monday.
Tavern in the Square, a popular bar among students in Allston, was closed for renovations and rebranding over the summer. PHOTO BY JOSEE JEAN MATELA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student hangout Tavern Allston reopens, new design embraces diversity of area

Josee Matela September 6, 2018

As students headed home and enjoyed the summer downtime, Tavern Allston hurried and labored for months to makeover the restaurant from floor to ceiling. The popular student hangout closed in July and...

Good Old War performs at the House of Blues Boston Oct. 27. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Indie-folk trio “Good Old War” discusses their dedication to their music

Josee Matela October 22, 2017

Indie-folk band Good Old War began their journey to travel the world and share their music began nine years ago in Boston for their first live performance. Now, the Philadelphia-based band returns...

“A Summer Proposal: Boston City Hall," which is on exhibit until Aug. 18, features eight artists from the Greater Boston area. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Local artists re-energize City Hall through visual art

Josee Matela August 13, 2017

Boston’s City Hall is attracting more crowds this summer, but it’s not for the standard parking tickets and marriage licenses. Continuing an ongoing effort with the Mayor’s Office of Arts...

Chelsea Handler hosts her talk show in Los Angeles on March 10. PHOTO COURTESY GREG GAYNE/NETFLIX

INTERVIEW: Chelsea Handler uses talk show for advocacy

Josee Matela April 30, 2017

Chelsea Handler took time from her “national holiday” to talk politics, feminism and the new season of her show, “Chelsea,” on April 20. “I haven’t started celebrating [4/20] yet because...

The second annual Play it Forward contest brought together leaders from the sports world and media to discuss how gender and race issues are embedded in sports culture. PHOTO BY JINGYI LIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Sports personalities gather to discuss race and gender at Play it Forward Summit

Josee Matela April 18, 2017

Last Friday, the second Play It Forward Summit brought industry leaders to Boston University’s Agganis Arena to tackle race and gender issues in the sports industry. Speakers and attendees explored...

CARB-X is a global partnership that provides funding and guidance to promote new research projects in the antibiotic resistance field. PHOTO COURTESY CARB-X

CARB-X funds research to combat antibiotic resistance

Josee Matela April 12, 2017

A global partnership headquartered at the Boston University School of Law has decided to combat a serious threat to the world’s global health: antibiotic resistance. The group CARB-X, or Combating...

The Boston Society of Architects Foundation launches a series of discussions centered on planning opportunities for the Emerald Necklace. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston Society of Architects advocates to add more green space to Emerald Necklace

Josee Matela April 4, 2017

With the Boston Common, the Charles River Esplanade and various community gardens immersed in the city, Boston has maintained a reputation for putting a lot of work into its public green spaces. The...

Ewan McGregor and Jonny Lee Miller star in "T2 Trainspotting.” PHOTO COURTESY ANTHONY DOD MANTLE

INTERVIEW: Cast of “Trainspotting” reunites to discuss upcoming sequel

Josee Matela March 24, 2017

The original 1996 perverse comedy “Trainspotting” revealed the good, the bad and the nauseating behind a group of Edinburgh junkies in constant pursuit of their next high. Whether chasing the intoxication...

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