New Zealand crash: 1 year later

On May 12, 2012, Boston University students completing a semester in New Zealand were involved in a tragic car accident. They had been traveling at the end of a semester abroad. College of Engineering junior Austin Brashears, School of Management junior Daniela Lekhno and College of Arts and Sciences sophomore Roch Jauberty lost their lives, [...]

Campaign for BU moves past halfway point in under year

Despite its original timeframe of five years, The Campaign for Boston University has already passed its halfway mark less than one year in, as BU fundraising officers have worked together to raise more than $500 million of the project’s total $1 billion goal. In addition to the monetary goals, the student body’s pledge to donate [...]

Massive rally takes place in Boston Common after second marathon bombing suspect taken into custody

A crowd of more than 1,000 people, many of them students of Boston-area colleges, marched to the Boston Common Friday night in a demonstration of pride after law enforcement officials subdued both suspects in Monday’s Boston Marathon bombing. Dozens of people filled the Parkman Bandstand and hung American flags and banners reading “Believe in [...]

After deadly marathon bombing, officials begin piecing together evidence

A day after deadly explosions rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon, city, state and federal officials are focused on piecing together the events of the attack, which they say will assist in finding the individual or party responsible for the blasts. “This will be a worldwide investigation,” said Richard DesLauriers, the agent in [...]

With Menino on the out, politicians vie for mayoral seat

Just days after Boston Mayor Thomas Menino announced he would not seek reelection, a crowd of local politicians have thrown their names into the race. Five candidates have declared their candidacy for the seat, with many others considering a possible run. Dan Conley, Suffolk County District attorney, announced Wednesday that he would run for the [...]