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Boston in music represents a place of personal reflection

Mandy Donahoe November 5, 2024
The city of Boston sparks creative inspiration. From Transcendentalist poetry to “Good Will Hunting,” the city of Boston has moved artists and creators for decades.
Softball

Fall softball season showcases incoming young talent and strong core

Mark Fraenkel November 28, 2022
The BU softball team was able to highlight both returning and new talent during their Fall season as they look to take back the Patriot League title this Spring.
dynopalooza promotional graphic

BU students to hold virtual charity concert with local musicians

Sam Trottenberg April 28, 2021
The virtual concert will feature students and Boston artists to benefit local youth.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Amtrak expansions provide new opportunity to boost economy, eco-friendly travel

Editors April 4, 2021
Amtrak’s plan and new funds from Biden will benefit the entire country, especially college students.
students sit on the grass at bu beach

BU creates socially distanced outdoor spaces across campus

Molly Farrar March 22, 2021
Students are enjoying their first taste of warm weather this year in new outdoor community spaces.

Six activities to try in your final weeks of winter

Julia Furmanek February 22, 2021
Yes, the days are getting longer, evenings brighter, but winter is still upon us. Here are some indoor activities to keep you occupied until spring comes to the rescue.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health gave Vermont a “restricted” designation Saturday after COVID-19 cases in the state increased. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Vermont becomes last continental state to lose ‘lower-risk’ travel status in Massachusetts

Rin Velasco December 3, 2020
Travelers from Hawaii are the only ones remaining who can enter Massachusetts without a mandatory 14-day quarantine or a negative test result within 72 hours before arrival.
Climate experts expect Boston to experience another mild winter this year, with warm temperatures and minimal snowfall. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Experts predict another mild Boston winter

Shannon Damiano December 1, 2020
The Northeast has about a 40-percent chance of above-average temperatures — the same as was predicted in 2019, according to NOAA spokesperson Lauren Gaches.
EDITORIAL: What constitutes a successful university reopening during COVID-19?

EDITORIAL: What constitutes a successful university reopening during COVID-19?

Editors November 30, 2020
BU didn’t fail this semester just because we have demands — we are calling on the school to do better despite its achievements. The University’s successes cannot be the sole model for the state’s actions. Take our lead, but learn from our mistakes.
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources has detected signs of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly species in the state. COURTESY OF WALTHERY VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Signs of invasive spotted lanternfly found in Massachusetts

Joy Pereira September 30, 2020
Massachusetts officials have found signs of an invasive insect that could threaten the state’s trees and agricultural industry.
OTTO Pizza on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston University’s West Campus. SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE

Boston restaurants to look forward to this Fall

Madeline Humphrey June 12, 2020
As Boston University gears up to reopen campus this Fall, many restaurants on and around campus also hope to resume regular business. We’ve compiled a few to keep in mind when planning weekend outings or relaxation time between classes.
Wake Me Up Boston: Sweater weather or no?

Wake Me Up Boston: Sweater weather or no?

Sarah Finkel September 27, 2018

I will eternally be confused by the weather in the Northeast. It simply cannot make up its mind, and for that reason, I can’t either. One day it’s whipping winds and a raging monsoon, the next day,...

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