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“Shouts and Confessions”

Sitting in a circle on the grassy lawn outside the College of General Studies, a group of 15 people laugh at a pedestrian running by on pogo shoes. Passersby would never guess that this group is a college-level creative writing class that is collaborating on a soon-to-be-published book. The book, titled Shouts and Confessions, compiles [...]

BU FaceAIDS hosts Condom Couture to raise awareness

Boston University Jacob Sleeper Auditorium was the site of fashion and glamour as well as public awareness Thursday night as FaceAIDS, an organization that works to fight HIV/AIDS and promote global health equity, hosted Condom Couture, a fashion show featuring dresses made of condoms. BU FaceAIDS Jeremy Meltzer, one of the co-founders of FaceAIDS, who [...]

Match Corps offer opportunities for BU graduates

While not directly affiliated with Boston University, the Match Public Charter High School, much like T. Anthony’s or the CITGO sign, is something of a landmark for BU students. The Match School, which is located at the Babcock Street Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority station, is a Match Education high school. Match students, most of whom [...]

Dumbledore’s Army brings magic to BU

For many people, the Harry Potter book series was an integral part of growing up. Children longed to attend the prestigious Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Although the owl never came with the coveted letter, students have found other ways to join the magical world.   Bringing the magic to BU The fifth book [...]

New food trucks hit Boston streets for the spring

New food trucks are popping up just in time for the start of spring in Boston. The schedule for the upcoming season beings April 2 with eight new trucks hitting the streets. Ranging from tacos to juice, first-time truck owners have cited several reasons for making their kitchens mobile. Mother Juice, Taco Party Truck, Sweet [...]