The assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 11 sent shockwaves across higher education, leaving universities grappling with the implications of escalating political violence.
Boston City Council proposed an initiative to ensure access to life saving online resources for LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized communities during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
By Leia Green, City Co-Editor
• September 16, 2025
State officials pledged to protect diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from federal attacks Monday, Sept. 15, in a hearing at the Massachusetts Statehouse.
By Leia Green, City Section Editor
• September 11, 2025
University of Massachusetts Boston officials said there is no ongoing threat to the community after a reported shooting on the university’s campus triggered a large police response.
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Boston City Council proposed resolutions to Boston’s housing policies and recognized Latinx Heritage Month during its meeting Wednesday at City Hall Plaza.
The Boston City Council designated August as Black Business Month on Aug. 29 with hopes of increasing visibility for Black-owned businesses and advancing racial and economic equity.
"The Council...
By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
• September 9, 2025
In the latest incident in a string of false shooter alarms that have rocked colleges nationwide, an individual carrying a replica firearm at the University of Massachusetts Lowell last week triggered a...
Bostonians shared their thoughts on mayoral candidates at polls across the city Tuesday, casting their ballots in the preliminary election based on a range of citywide issues, including housing and immigration.
Incumbent...
By Liam Dunne, City Section Editor
• September 9, 2025
The Trump administration announced the beginning of a second immigration crackdown in Boston last week, rattling advocacy organizations in support of the city’s immigrant communities.
Plans for...
By Brie Foster, Associate City Editor
• September 5, 2025
The Boston City Council adopted a resolution Aug. 29 designating September as National Recovery Month to celebrate the city’s progress in substance abuse treatment and prevention while acknowledging disparities in care, according to a press release from the City of Boston.
By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief
• September 4, 2025
The American Association of University Professors commended the victory of its Harvard University chapter in a lawsuit against the Trump administration during a press conference Thursday morning.
