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A protester holds up a sign reading “Protect Our Students” during a university-wide walkout hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine at Marsh Plaza Friday. The protest featured faculty and student speakers from Boston University and surrounding universities and a march down Commonwealth Avenue. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

SJP holds ‘Liberation Week’ faculty, student walkout at Marsh Plaza

Emma Clement March 30, 2025
Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine hosted a walkout Friday at Marsh Plaza featuring faculty and staff who support justice in Palestine to cap off its “Liberation Week” demonstrations.
Participants at the third annual Boston Men’s March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood hold up signs that read, “Personhood Now,” at the rally in Kenmore Square on Saturday. The rally began at the Planned Parenthood on Commonwealth Avenue, and members continued marching through Boston University’s campus until they reached the Boston Common. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s March against abortion meets counter protests along Commonwealth Avenue

Julia Hendler November 18, 2024
The third annual National Men’s March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood took place Saturday morning and marched through Boston University’s campus.
Closed MBTA green line B branch tracks and a shuttle bus that replaces train service between Babcock and North Station. Boston University students are struggling to get to class amidst the track maintenance that will last until Jan. 28. BARRETT WALSH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU community affected by another Green Line B closure at the start of the spring semester

Camille Bugayong January 26, 2024
As the semester begins in below freezing temperatures, the Boston University community has been greatly impacted due to suspension of the Green Line B branch once more.
The Boston University Police Department station. This week’s crime logs include trespassing, an overdose and an assault with a dangerous weapon. ANNALYN KUMAR/DFP FILE

Campus Crime Logs: Oct. 8 – Oct. 15

Samantha Genzer October 23, 2023
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Oct. 8 – Oct. 15. 
Comicopia

Comicopia — A comic book store-y

James Buckser April 30, 2023
Comicopia started out in Brookline in the late 80s. While he founded the store with a business partner, Matt Lehman said he’s been the sole owner since 1999.
whoop

A look into BU Athletics’ collaboration with WHOOP

Brendan Nordstrom March 3, 2023
In 2021, the WHOOP sign was erected in Kenmore Square, leading many on campus to wonder what WHOOP is. In 2022, BU Athletics announced its new partnership with the wellness technology company. Brendan Nordstrom breaks down WHOOP's mission and benefit to athlete wellness
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Boston University buys back buildings in Kenmore Square to settle confidential lawsuit

Ruihan Yang February 10, 2023
Boston University bought back several buildings located in Kenmore Square as a part of a confidential settlement after leasing them to Related Beal, a design and development company, in 2016.
USO and TUGI mural

Environmental organizations at BU band together to paint community mural

Emily Pauls May 1, 2022
ESO and TUGI put on a community mural painting on Saturday. Colorful art now covers the wall of the Kenmore Classroom Building.
East to West: Oct. 29, 2021

East to West: Oct. 29, 2021

Veronica Thompson October 29, 2021

Today on East to West, we cover kappa sigma’s suspension, Boston University students reporting catcalling in Kenmore Square, Acting Mayor Kim Janey challenging the 2020 Boston census count and...

East to West: Oct. 22, 2021

East to West: Oct. 22, 2021

Veronica Thompson October 22, 2021

It’s Family and Friends Weekend! Today on East to West, we cover the second Boston mayoral debate, the upcoming Family and Friends Weekend, Boston Halloween events and more. Click here to stream...

citgo sign obstructed by building

Students express disapproval as new Kenmore Square building slowly covers iconic BU Citgo sign

Madhri Yehiya October 21, 2021
60-foot-by-60-foot sign no longer fully visible from a distance in the west direction along Comm Ave.
Construction site of the Center for Computing and Data Sciences

City councilors discuss safety of construction sites in Boston

Cici Yu September 22, 2021
City Councilors discussed construction site safety for workers and residents at a virtual hearing.
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