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Boston University Police department’s new wellness dog, Bean, with handler Geovanni Chevere. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUPD’s new member might be its most popular: Meet Bean

Sana Muneer March 4, 2024
This month, the BU Police Department adopted a wellness dog named Bean, who has paw-sitively captured students’ attention. Bean is a three-month-old golden retriever from Golden Opportunities for Independence, a nonprofit organization in Walpole, Massachusetts which raises and trains puppies to be future service dogs.
Boston University alumnus Arcangelo Cella. On June 21, Cella created a Change.org petition asking BU to rename Rhett the Terrier, the University’s mascot, because of the name’s ties to the controversial book and film “Gone With the Wind.” COURTESY OF ARCANGELO CELLA

What’s wrong with ‘Rhett,’ from the alum who petitioned for a mascot name change

Sarah Readdean July 2, 2020
2014 alum Arcangelo Cella created a Change.org petition on June 21 asking the University to rename Rhett. In an interview with The Daily Free Press, Cella shared his views on the controversial associations the moniker's namesake brings to BU.
Boston University mascot, Rhett the Terrier, at a Women’s Hockey Game in February. In an email Wednesday, BU President Robert Brown announced he has appointed a committee to consider changing the name of the University’s mascot because it was inspired by a character in a racist film. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community responds to potential renaming of mascot Rhett the Terrier

Sarah Readdean July 1, 2020
After receiving criticism for naming its mascot after the depiction of a character in a racist film, Boston University has appointed a committee to consider renaming Rhett the Terrier, President Robert Brown announced in an email Wednesday.
The popular Instagram account “BU Food Engineers” is looking to become a club on campus. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Food Engineers to potentially become club

Armand Manoukian September 20, 2018
The Boston University Food Engineers (BUFE), founders of a popular Instagram account known for its innovative dining hall hacks, are turning their social media presence into a club.
Students who dress up as Rhett the Terrier are often seen skating on the ice at hockey games or other events. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The Terriers behind the Terrier: What it’s like to be Rhett

Liam O’Brien April 17, 2018
Whether he is climbing into the stands at a Boston University hockey game or parading around the George Sherman Union, Rhett the Terrier is an unmistakable figure on Commonwealth Avenue. Chances are, you have exchanged a hug or a high-five with him at some point.
The Boston University Mascot Program begins holding auditions for Rhett, the school’s mascot, last week. PHOTO COURTESY BOSTON UNIVERSITY MASCOT PROGRAM

BU Mascot Program looks for new Rhett the Terrier

Sara Frazier February 22, 2017

With Boston University’s Mascot Program kicking off its first day of auditions this past Friday, BU’s Department of Athletics is looking for interested students to take on the role of Rhett the...

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