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Regina Snowden, a 1991 BU School of Social Work graduate and founder of Partners for Youth with Disabilities, stands with former ABC 5 anchor Pam Cross and former Dean and Professor of BU SSW Hubie Jones. PHOTO COURTESY NICOLE MALO

TERRIERS INBIZ: Regina Snowden on advocating for disabled youth

Navraj Narula April 7, 2016

Terriers InBiz is a series that highlights Boston University alumni who have been innovative leaders in their field and have played a significant role in businesses, locally or globally. After graduating...

The Pennsylvania State University’s Center for Healthy Aging made new discoveries about the effects of stress on adults and their daily activities. ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Reaction to stress more important than its frequency, researchers find

Navraj Narula March 1, 2016

Though spring break is just around the corner for Boston University students, rest will not come easy until Friday because of those pesky midterm exams professors schedule the week before vacation. If...

Boston-based photographer Erica Frisk’s trip to Guatemala served as inspiration for her exhibit “To My Mother Who Used to Tell Me Stories,” on display at the Multicultural Arts Center in Cambridge now through Apr. 1. PHOTO COURTESY ERICA FRISK

INTERVIEW: Erica Frisk highlights Guatemalan women through photography

Navraj Narula February 4, 2016

Though photography is sometimes viewed as a commercial medium, the task — or rather, art — of taking a picture can be used as a tool for storytelling. One such artist, Boston-based photographer...

Kate Hackett, CAS ’06, is the star and creator of “Classic Alice” a YouTube web series and new app that utilizes cross-media storytelling to follow the literary adventures of Alice Rackham. PHOTO COURTESY KATE HACKETT

TERRIERS INBIZ: “Classic Alice” creator shares timeless novels through social platforms

Navraj Narula January 28, 2016

Terriers InBiz is a series that highlights Boston University alumni who have been innovative leaders in their field and have played a significant role in businesses, locally or globally. For many...

A University of Exeter study released Thursday found that while teaching may be useful, it is not necessary to learn how to make effective tools. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Imitation proves to be valuable learning tool throughout human history

Navraj Narula December 1, 2015

Since instruction is often perceived as an essential means of learning, traditional education seems more of a requirement than an option in today’s society. However, instruction as a way of teaching...

The top major for women at Stanford University is now computer science. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY JOHNNY LIU/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Computer science rises in ranks among female college students

Navraj Narula October 15, 2015

Computer science, according to Reuters, now stands as the top major for women at Stanford University, with 214 female upperclassmen officially declared to study the subject. Following closely behind...

According to a ScienceDaily article, computer scientists are working to combat malware hidden in shortened URLs on Twitter. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY RACHEL MCLEAN/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

U.K. researchers work to combat social media malware

Navraj Narula October 1, 2015

According to research conducted early last year by the Pew Research Center, 74 percent of adults engage in social networking. This percentage is projected to grow, and the evidence of that is visible,...

The EU Parliament made the decision to ban the cloning of animals due to animal welfare concerns. PHOTO COURTESY PIXABAY

EU ban on cloning livestock stirs up worldwide debate

Navraj Narula September 15, 2015

In order to address issues regarding animal health and European Union consumer concerns, the European Parliament announced Sept. 8 its decision to ban the cloning of all farm animals, including cattle,...

Brown Box Theatre Project put on a production of “The Taming of the Shrew,” on Aug. 30, 2015. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Brown Box’s “The Taming of the Shrew” refreshing, reinvented

Navraj Narula September 4, 2015

“The Taming of the Shrew” is a play within a play in which an Italian beggar-turned-lord is taught how to act as a noble by those who share his new status. The story they tell the man holds two sisters...

INTERVIEW: George Sheppard on indie band Sheppard's newfound fame

INTERVIEW: George Sheppard on indie band Sheppard’s newfound fame

Navraj Narula July 27, 2015

[mediagrid cat="20975"] The up-and-coming indie pop band Sheppard may have roots in Brisbane, Australia, but its current tour — promoting its debut album Bombs Away — has given its members the opportunity...

Residents gather to celebrate Supreme Court same-sex marriage decision

Residents gather to celebrate Supreme Court same-sex marriage decision

Navraj Narula June 27, 2015

[mediagrid cat="20922"] Following a 5-4 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to legalize same-sex marriage across all 50 states, Boston-area residents celebrated Friday night at the Massachusetts State...

The City Council's Special Committee on the 2024 Olympics met Monday to discuss the International Olympic Committee's agenda for 2020. PHOTO BY DANIEL SCHWEN/ WIKIPEDIA

City Council reviews 2020 Olympic agenda to plan for 2024

Navraj Narula May 19, 2015

As part of the planning process for Boston to potentially host the 2024 Summer Olympics, the Boston City Council held a hearing Monday to focus on the agenda for the 2020 International Olympic Committee...

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