Thanksgiving usually brings to mind images of turkey and Hallmark cards, but Boston University Native American Student Association members said there needs to be more education on the true history of the holiday.

Boston University student Alex Reed stood on the stage in BU Central and told more than 350 students about his favorite interest: soliciting prostitutes.

Many in academia say it's the million dollar question: Is it possible for all female professors to earn salaries equal to their male peers? It's a question that Boston University continues to struggle with, but in recent years the university's administration has not been entirely without answers.

A Boston University student cyclist was involved in a collision with a motor vehicle Wednesday morning, the second bicycle accident reported by the Daily Free Press on campus this month.

Boston University paid President Robert Brown at least $901,692 in compensation during the 2006-07 academic year, placing him among the top 20 highest-paid college leaders in the country, according to a national survey.

Boston University student Kiran Kaur said while she would recommend attending BU to any academically-motivated student, he or she should take a look at their pocketbooks before committing.

The Throwbacks stood on the stage of Boston University Metcalf Hall on Wednesday, throwing condoms out into the crowd.

Getting rid of the freshman 15 isn't the only reason School of Education students are getting exercise these days, with bikes that allow them to pedal-power a laptop, music system and apple cider warmer.

Barack Obama's presidential campaign not only changed all the rules for future White House bids'-'- Twitter and Facebook are now required for success'-'- but has also shifted the focus of the political system from the party to the individual, panelists said last night.

Boston University student Phoebe Enstad picked out all of her classes for the fall semester during summer orientation, leaving Tuesdays open for an office job she would start when she came to school.

When Boston University School of Medicine third year student Katie Spina feels overwhelmed by her many responsibilities-fulfilling a dual MD/PhD degree, serving as chairwoman of BU's Student Committee on Medical Student Affairs and BU MD/PhD Student Government co-chairwoman, tutoring her peers and conducting research-she runs.

The Boston University Student Union is continuing to work toward the passage of a medical amnesty policy, but miscommunication between past and present Union administrations has resulted in slow progress over six semesters, a recurring issue within the organization, some members said.