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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...

The Planned Parenthood Center at 1055 Commonwealth Ave. in Boston. The FDA is set to review the safety of mifepristone, a drug used for medical abortion following its approval of a generic form of the pill.

FDA approves new generic abortion pill, reopens an old fight

By Phoebe Miller, City Associate Editor October 9, 2025
A generic version of mifepristone, a highly popular abortion medication, was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration Sep. 30, following an order from U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a federal review of the pill.  
Students gather at Marsh Plaza to mourn the Palestinians who lost their lives in the Israel-Hamas War. The vigil was held on Wednesday and was hosted by several Boston University groups including the BU Palestine Student Association.

Vigil held in Marsh Plaza in honor of Palestine

By Mariano Fuentes October 9, 2025

Boston University's Marsh Plaza transformed into a vigil honoring the Palestinian lives lost in the Israel-Hamas War Wednesday. The gathering included prayers, speeches and an open mic for attendees...

The first floor of the Boston University College of Communications wall adorned with photos by alumni. COM recently introduced Branded Content, a 4+1 accelerated master's program for students interested in combining aspects from the majors advertising, public relations and film and television.

BU introduces new COM major for next fall: Branded Content

By Daniela Ginsburg October 9, 2025

In Fall 2026, Boston University’s College of Communication is introducing Branded Content, a five-year accelerated master's program incorporating elements of advertising, public relations and film and...

The Boston University School of Law building on BU central campus. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston upheld the birthright citizenship, countering an executive order signed by President Donald Trump who called for the end of the constitutional right.

Boston federal appeals court rules against Trump executive order to end birthright citizenship

By Nicole Abrams, Campus Associate Editor October 9, 2025
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston upheld birthright citizenship in an Oct. 3 ruling, blocking an executive order President Donald Trump made the day he took office for his second term.
An article from BU’s School of Public Health about Professor Prasad Patil. Professor Patil was a guest on Jeopardy for two episodes and won over $35,000.

BU professor wins lifetime goal: first place in ‘Jeopardy!’

By Nolan O’Keefe October 8, 2025

For Boston University professor Prasad Patil, well versed in all things trivia, his “Jeopardy!” training consisted of improving his reaction time — it’s all about who gets to the buzzer first. Patil,...

“Choose to Reuse” bin in the George Sherman Union at Boston University. The initiative was launched in early 2023, where students are given reusable to-go containers, which are placed in the bin after use.

‘Choose to Reuse’ continues toward sustainability efforts despite removing return bins

By Aarna Bhammar October 8, 2025

Boston University’s “Choose to Reuse” program, a reusable to-go container system, eliminated three return bin locations on campus.  The closures of Bay State Underground, Late Nite at West...

The corner of Ashford Street and Pratt Street in Allston. The two streets are home to many of Boston University’s fraternity houses.

Life on ‘Frat row’: Fraternities, residents attempt to make peace despite varying lifestyles

By Olivia Ruzic October 8, 2025

Allston residents living in the midst of Boston University's “Frat Row” have learned to coexist amongst the empty beer bottles and raucous parties of the University’s fraternities.  BU has...

Boston University Student Government President Matthew Feliciano delivers the president’s address. The fourth meeting of the year was held Monday night, and the main topic of discussion was led by guest speaker Harvey Young, dean of the College of Fine Arts, on the future of arts at BU.

StuGov discusses new art initiatives, passes SR03 Proxy Rule Amendment

By Jia Suyal October 8, 2025

The Boston University Student Government Senate passed a proxy amendment, discussed the future of arts at BU and pushed for community-based uses of StuGov funds at their fourth meeting this school year...

Boston City Hall Plaza. In Wednesday’s meeting, the Boston City Council passed resolutions recognizing October as Domestic Violence Month and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

City Council proposes public grocery stores, recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Julia Perian October 8, 2025
The Boston City Council ordered hearings to discuss the role of publicly owned grocery stores in addressing food insecurity and passed resolutions recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Indigenous Peoples’ Day during its Wednesday meeting. 
An individual waves a Palestinian flag in front of The Embrace statue at the Boston Common. Pro-Palestine groups protested at the Commons on Oct. 7, which marked the two-year anniversary of the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.

13 protesters detained at pro-Palestine demonstration in Boston Common

By Anika Kapasi October 8, 2025
A pro-Palestinian protest marking the second anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas war culminated in more than a dozen arrests after an altercation between protesters and police descended into violence. 
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