In your hometown, you can’t even go to the grocery store without running into someone who knows your mom. But on spring break? You’re just another face in the crowd of frat bros, beach bums and vacationers who will never cross your path again. What happens on the beach stays on the beach — or so they tell themselves.
Marijuana and stoners have nowhere near the broad cultural reach compared to alcohol, as people have always sought a drink — even in the Prohibition era. But why is a joint any worse than the bathtubs of moonshine from the 30s?
BU StuGov spoke with SAO Director John Battaglino and heard Cabinet updates on events such as the upcoming Sustainable Business Week. StuGov also confirmed two representatives for the Boston Intercollegiate Government during its meeting Monday.
Today on East to West, we cover the suspensions of BU students who planned large gatherings, how BU is encouraging safe Halloween festivities, Salem business shutting down to tourists, and more.
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After Boston entered the COVID-19 red zone Wednesday, Mayor Marty Walsh said in a press conference Friday that younger adults have contributed the most coronavirus cases to the city.
While the sex-positive conversations on campus are beneficial to students, there seems to be a misconception that partying and large social gatherings are the only ways for the virus to spread. The virus can be transmitted through nearly any interaction we have with one another.
I felt very conflicted as my senior year approached because I wanted it to be as normal as possible. But, given the circumstances, normal is not an option.
The Boston Marathon has always been a time for Bostonians to gather together in admiration of the runners’ perseverance and strength. However, for local college students, the day is a celebration of...
Members of Greek life at Boston University participated in the first-ever mandatory alcohol safety training program Wednesday evening.
University of Washington professor and researcher Jason Kilmer, assistant...
An unusually high number of Boston University students were transported to the hospital last week due to alcohol-related incidents, officials said.
BUPD Detective Lieutenant Peter DiDomenica said 13...
