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Hariri Institute, Wheelock collaborate to research AI’s impact on education

Xiaoya Shao November 8, 2023
The Boston University AI and Education Initiative brought experts on AI and its impact on education and life at BU.
Ananya Sharda | Graphic Artist

Five seasonal fashion staples you need in your wardrobe

Rachel Yu November 5, 2023
With the cold Boston weather rapidly approaching, it’s imperative that we bundle up in modish ways. This fall and winter are all about decorating ourselves stylishly, with styles inspired from corporate looks and vintage outerwear. 
Senior Gianluca Arlotti playing on Oct. 29 against Lehigh University. The Boston University men's soccer team defeated Lehigh 2-0 on senior night. MOLLY POTTER/DFP STAFF

Men’s soccer clinches first postseason berth since 2018 with 2-0 win over Lehigh

Charlie DeMatteo October 31, 2022
Behind a two-goal performance from Quinn Matulis and a clutch save from Montali, the men's soccer team clinched their first postseason appearance in four years following a 2-0 victory over Lehigh on Saturday night.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Don’t be a hypocrite: Award shows should not be blind to social issues

Viktoria Popovska December 6, 2021
The recent Grammy nomination of comedian Louis CK, who admitted to sexually assaulting women in 2017, is indicative of how true accountability for these artists doesn't exist.
BU miXx K-pop dance crew

BU miXx provides space for K-pop dancers

Claire Law September 22, 2021
BU miXx is a K-pop dance crew that films dance cover videos across campus and other parts of Boston.
Climate Justice poster

BU climate-focused organizations emphasize importance of action beyond Earth Day

Yiran Yu April 23, 2021
Sustainability came to the forefront of BU discussions this Earth Day.
blue horoscope wheel

April Horoscopes (warning: they’re not legit)

Sophia Yakumithis March 26, 2021
Vaccines, Taco Tuesday and NASA galore! Find out which unexpected fortune awaits you in April.
Chick-Fil-A will operate a food truck in front of the College of Communication every Wednesday until 6 p.m. during the Spring semester. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Chick-fil-A truck comes to Charles River Campus

Juncheng Quan January 28, 2021
The brightly-painted red Chick-fil-A truck will park in front of the College of Communication every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the duration of this semester.
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.
Boston’s Newbury Street. On Black Friday this year, stores in the city adjusted their safety protocols to meet the demands of shoppers while following health-related constraints. JACQUELYN O’BRIEN/ DFP FILE

Shoppers see early sales instead of typical Black Friday weekend

Yiran Yu December 1, 2020
Despite specific health-related constraints and added safety procedures, businesses and students strived to celebrate Black Friday in a different way.
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.
Though a traditionally American holiday, Thanksgiving has become widely adopted by other countries such as Japan and Brazil. COURTESY OF JILL WELLINGTON VIA PIXABAY

Language professors discuss Thanksgiving traditions abroad

Nancy Jiang November 30, 2020
Every fourth Thursday of November, Americans flock to their dinner tables to celebrate Thanksgiving, but it's become widely adopted in other countries with different twists within each culture.
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