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Crowds at the 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race in Allston-Brighton. More than 611 BU community members signed up to participate.

Thousands swarm Allston-Brighton for 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race

By Crystal Ngo September 29, 2025

The 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race kicked off in Allston-Brighton Sunday, honoring the late city councilor and his dedication to uplifting and preserving the neighborhood.  Scores of students...

A young girl watching as the Quinobequin Student Front For Palestine walked through an event during Boston University’s alumni weekend.

QSFP gather to ‘shut down’ alumni weekend event, BUPD, BPD respond

By Julia Hendler and Nicole Abrams September 28, 2025

Members of the Quinobequin Student Front For Palestine briefly gathered to “shut down” Boston University’s alumni weekend event Saturday at BU Beach. Around 12 p.m., the group circled BU Beach...

The International Students and Scholars Office at Boston University. The Trump Administration’s drastic increase of prices for new H1-B visas threatens international students who plan to stay in the United States after graduation.

Price increase for H1-B visa applications sparks concern among international students

By Julia Perian and Olivia Santos September 25, 2025

The Trump administration announced a drastic price increase for new H1-B visa petitions on Sept. 19, jeopardizing the professional futures of international students and workers nationwide.  Employers...

Students walk by Marsh Plaza on Boston University Central Campus. BU recently earned an “F” in a survey of free speech on college campuses by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.

BU receives ‘F’ again in free speech survey

By Avery Fox September 25, 2025

Boston University received an “F” in a recent survey ranking free speech on college campuses, published by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. BU has failed the last five surveys.  The...

A dining hall employee assembles a lobster plate to serve in the Warren dining hall on Sept. 24th. Warren Dining Hall prepared approximately 2,600 lobsters for this year’s “Lobster Night.”.

Every claw counts: BU Lobster Night returns for 40th anniversary

By Olivia Ruzic September 25, 2025

Boston University’s famous Lobster Night made a successful and sustainable return Wednesday night for its 40th anniversary in campus dining halls.  The long-standing tradition aims to introduce...

A mural titled “Resist With Love” by Sharinna Travieso outside of Naidey's Market in Boston. Travieso was one of the many artists invited to the city as part of the nine-day BLKOUT Walls Festival aimed at  bringing art to the community.

BLKOUT Walls ‘beautifies’ Roxbury neighborhood

By Zoe Seppi and Iris Broisat September 25, 2025

Local artists, over the course of nine days, will transform barren walls into murals in Roxbury as part of BLKOUT Walls, a mural-painting festival aimed at uplifting BIPOC artists and communities. The...

Ashford Street and Hartley Terrace block in Allston. Peter Schiepers, 33, of Allston pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges after law enforcement discovered Schiepers was allegedly supplying methamphetamine in and around Boston.

Man pleads guilty to trafficking ‘date rape’ drugs out of Allston home

By Sana Muneer, Vice President September 25, 2025
An Allston man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Boston to trafficking methamphetamine and Butanediol, also known as “date rape” drugs, out of his Allston home, the U.S. Attorney's Office wrote in a press release Wednesday. 
Warren tower A. The renovations on Warrens Towers Dormitory is entering a new phase of construction, allowing sidewalk access back to 111 Cummington St.

Warren Towers reconstruction project remains on schedule, students manage disruptions

By Saanvi Arora September 25, 2025

Despite residents' complaints of loud noises and bright lights, the Warren Towers renovation project continues. The project, currently in its main phase, remains on schedule to be completed by summer 2028.  Over...

Boston University and PR Week partnered to conduct an AI in PR Survey. The survey questioned the implementation of AI in the PR sector as well as employer’s viewpoints on the future of AI in the workplace.

PR Week, Boston University release inaugural ‘AI in PR’ survey

By Gianna Niccoli September 24, 2025

A survey released last week by the trade magazine PR Week and Boston University highlights a gap between public relations employers’ receptiveness to artificial intelligence and its use within the PR...

Boston City Hall. Council Ed Flynn opposed the continuation of Supervised Injection Facilities in Boston after over 200 residents expressed safety concerns regarding the SIFs.

City Council rejects proposal to oppose supervised injection facilities

By Daniela Ginsburg, Contributing Writer September 24, 2025
The Boston City Council discussed a measure to cut down on safe injection sites in Boston during its meeting Wednesday at City Hall Plaza.
The MBTA Green Line at the Boston University East stop. The United StatesDepartment of Transportation secretary sent a letter to MBTA general manager and CEO asking for a plan to reduce crime on the MBTA, or funding will be withheld.

Federal officials threaten funding for the T, citing safety concerns

By Riley Zeleznik, Contributing Writer September 23, 2025

The United States Department of Transportation has threatened to withhold or redirect funding for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority if it does not share a plan focused on minimizing criminal...

“From Policy Design to Action” panel speakers from left to right: Gustavo Ferreira, Samantha Gross, Lebogang Mulaisi, Lukas Sokol and Benjamin Sovacool via Zoom.

StuGov lays out ambitions for the year in second meeting of the semester

By Elena Pejic September 23, 2025

Boston University Student Government chose new lead senators, proposed upcoming budget resolutions and discussed procedure and expectations for the semester at their second official meeting Monday night. StuGov...

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