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A Room With a View: How high school ruined my approach toward academics

Antonia Lehnert January 31, 2023
While the high-stakes environment of some high schools may give them an elite and noteworthy reputation, it often comes at an extreme cost to the mental and physical wellbeing of students who struggled to cope with academic pressure.
A member of the National Guard prepares COVID-19 test samples in Cheyenne, Wyoming. COURTESY OF JACQUELINE MARSHALL VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

How various BU departments are tackling the pandemic

Cameron Morsberger June 12, 2020
Boston University researchers are hard at work in the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories while others develop data collection technology to ensure students can return safely and stay healthy on campus in the coming months.
Being sick and away from home can be challenging. Knowing what to buy and where to go is key to staying healthy. PHOTO COURTESY OF PXHERE

Sick and alone: how to stay healthy when away from home

Minali Prasad June 5, 2018

While starting college miles away from home brings independence and feels adventurous and exciting, coming down with the common cold — or worse — can be challenging without mom’s home remedies...

TENTINDO: Boston University's Student Health Services lacks quality

TENTINDO: Boston University’s Student Health Services lacks quality

Will Tentindo April 11, 2016

Most would agree that health at college is usually compromised to prioritize school, work or social lives. Personally, when I feel sick, I either ignore it and pass it off as seasonal allergies or crumble...

BU contrasts Boston College’s condom program halt

Daily Free Press Admin April 3, 2013

Among ongoing controversy at Boston College over administrators shutting down a condom distribution program, Boston University officials said such programs are important educational tools at BU. “I...

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