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OP-ED: BU’s treatment of Professor Zelnick doesn’t square with the University’s commitment to justice and fair play
14+ hour, 53+ min ago (466+ words) When institutions fail to treat their employees in a forthright and just manner, they should not be surprised to find themselves in court. OP-ED: BU's treatment of Professor Zelnick doesn't square with the University's commitment to justice and fair play…...
The MBTA: A Beginner’s Guide
18+ hour, 27+ min ago (1058+ words) Moving to a new city can be intimidating, and learning said city's public transportation system can be even more intimidating. Here in Boston, we're lucky to not only be able to walk to many areas, but to also have the…...
Boston immigrant from Haiti dies of untreated tooth infection while in ICE Custody
1+ day, 7+ min ago (559+ words) A 56-year-old Haitian man from Dorchester died March 2 while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody due to an untreated tooth infection, according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security released March 6. Emmanuel Damas, who was arrested by ICE…...
The lows and lows of being a Spurs fan
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (784+ words) Tottenham Hotspur fans entered this year's season with smiles on their faces. After years of suffering, they'd finally won a trophy " defeating Manchester United to win the Europa League final. Surely, Spurs kick on from here. Right? The Lilywhites currently…...
‘We settled that question 40 years ago’: Alum behind 1986 free speech win urges BU to cease pride flag removals
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (642+ words) A Boston University alum who secured a landmark free speech victory for students in the 1980s sent a letter to University leadership this week urging it to reconsider its removal of outward-facing pride flags across campus. Yosef Abramowitz, who graduated in…...
BUPD seeks sixth accreditation, attempts to restore trust with campus community
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (611+ words) The Boston University Police Department will undergo reassessment for its sixth accreditation April 27, hoping to meet a statewide benchmark that ensures police agencies abide by over 300 standards representing satisfactory police conduct." "We want to keep up with the best practices,…...
‘No Pride at BU? No Pride in BU!’ BU professors hold rally against BU’s pride flag removal policies
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (410+ words) Dozens of professors gathered outside Boston University President Melissa Gilliam's office at 1 Silber Way Thursday, waving pride flags in protest of the University's enforcement of its signage policy, which has led to the removal of pride flags and political signage…...
‘I had no idea that I’d go this far’: In uncharted waters, BU rookie Alayna Kennedy sweeps Patriot League Championship diving events
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (754+ words) When she arrived at Boston University, Alayna Kennedy dreamed of being recognized as Patriot League Diver of the Week. It wasn't long until she realized that dream. After her collegiate debut against Holy Cross in October, where she delivered a…...
Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ prompts potential changes to BU’s financial assistance practices
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (342+ words) Boston University will implement changes to undergraduate and graduate federal student aid, starting with the 2026-27 academic year, as a result of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" passed by Congress last year, according to a BU Financial Assistance update." Major…...
Louis Theroux’s newest documentary is a gift to the manosphere | The Innovation Paradox
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (528+ words) She notes that a 2019 New York Times investigation found dozens of mass shooters across the ideological spectrum sharing a common threat: a history of hating women, assaulting their wives or broadcasting misogynistic views online. Perhaps the most famous subculture of…...