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Two individuals enter the Boston University School of Law on Central Campus. In response to a decision made by the Supreme Court to cut diversity, equity and inclusion grants, educators across the state testified before the Massachusetts Joint Committee to discuss next steps for higher education.

BU professor, diversity experts testify against federal DEI losses

By Olivia Ruzic October 16, 2025

Teachers and diversity experts testified before the Massachusetts Joint Committee Tuesday to discuss the effects of recent federal proceedings on diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education and...

Boston University’s Agganis Arena in West Campus. The BU Athletic Department announced a plan to increase the number of hockey games students must attend to receive a free jersey.

BU Athletics increases hockey game count for free jersey promotion

By Cornelia Nisbet October 16, 2025

The Boston University Athletics Department doubled the number of home hockey games students must attend during the 2025-26 season to receive a free jersey. Students now must attend 16 home games...

Boston City Hall, located in the Government Center area of Downtown Boston. Residents of Boston’s South End recently formed a committee to keep track of the actions of city council members in regards to crime and safety on Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard.

Mass and Cass safety issues spur creation of PAC by South End residents

By Nicole Abrams, Associate Campus Editor October 16, 2025
South End residents have formed the Mass and Cass Political Action Committee to inform voters of moves made by city council candidates surrounding the public health and safety issues plaguing the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard — also known as Mass and Cass.
A produce stand at the Trader Joe’s on Boylston Street. Due to a rise in food pantry and nonprofit grocery store closures from cuts to Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Programs, the Boston City Council discussed the possibility of launching publicly-funded grocery stores across the city to combat food insecurity.

Boston to consider city-owned grocery stores amid rising food security

By Chloe Pisani October 16, 2025
City Council is considering instating publicly-owned grocery stores in Boston amid food pantry closures and cuts to Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits.
Rowers on the Charles River in Boston. This week, the Boston Public Health Commission announced a health alert for cyanobacteria algae blooms in the Charles River, containing toxins that can make people and pets sick.

Toxic algae bloom persists days before Head of the Charles

By Evie Wood October 15, 2025
A toxic algae bloom continues to thrive in the Charles River less than a week before thousands of rowers arrive for the Head of the Charles River Regatta, a three-day world-renowned sailing competition.
A student viewing the “Act With Consent” Instagram post from Boston University’s Survivor Advocacy Response and Prevention Center. Along with SARP, the campaign is a combined initiative with  BU Campus Survivors, It’s on Us and 16K Strong.

‘Act With Consent’ campaign promotes consent culture on campus

By Sara Creato October 15, 2025

Boston University’s “Act with Consent” campaign launched this semester to challenge misconceptions about sexual consent among students.  The campaign is a collaboration between the Campus...

McCausland Commons in the Boston University School of Law building. The cafe has been closed and replaced with a new Micro Market that offers a variety of snacks and drinks.

BU installs Micro Markets, Medi Cubes around campus to expand vending options

By Cornelia Nisbet October 15, 2025

Boston University opened 18 new Micro Markets and five Medi Cubes across campus this semester, allowing students to purchase necessities through cashierless payment.  Students scan and pay for...

Bike lane on Commonwealth Avenue. Cyclists are advocating for safer bike lanes in Boston after three people were killed biking in Cambridge last year.

Cyclists, pedestrians concerned for their safety on city streets

By Grace Whinnery October 15, 2025
Cyclists and bike advocates in Boston and beyond are pushing for improved bike infrastructure, claiming current bike lanes are insufficient and endanger both bikers and pedestrians.
The Boston University class registration information page, detailing the schedule for students during the upcoming Spring 2026 registration system. Class registration will open on Friday mornings instead of Sunday mornings.

BU registration changes to Friday, students respond

By Olivia Santos October 14, 2025

Boston University’s Office of the University Registrar announced Oct. 6 that class registration  will open on Friday mornings instead of Sunday mornings starting for the Spring 2025 semester. Seniors...

A student on the Museum of Fine Arts’ website page of North American Native American Art. Museums around Boston hosted several events and galleries to honor Indigenous People’s Day on Monday.

Boston institutions offer free events for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

By Chloe Pisani and Lee Stout October 14, 2025
Museums around Boston opened their doors to the public Monday with free programs to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day despite efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to erase the holiday. 
The Boston University Police Department at 32 Harry Agganis Way. This week’s crime logs include several reports of larceny and an attempt to commit a crime with the possession of a burglarious instrument at the Questrom School of Business.

Campus Crime Logs: Oct. 5-12

By Evie Wood October 14, 2025

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Oct. 5 to Oct. 12. Attempted crime at 595 Commonwealth Ave. At 11:21 p.m. on Oct. 6, a caller...

Mourners hold up purple candles to honor the individuals who lost their lives to domestic violence in Massachusetts over the last year. The vigil was organized by the city of Cambridge in collaboration with domestic abuse treatment center Transition House and included several resources for survivors and guest speakers.

Cambridge Domestic Violence Vigil honors victims, provides support to community

By Olivia Ruzic October 9, 2025

The City of Cambridge and Transition House held its annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month vigil outside Cambridge City Hall on Wednesday night to honor lives lost to domestic violence.  Along...

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