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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

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BU Gastronomy hosts event about food sovereignty, racial justice and environmentalism

By Rachel Do April 22, 2021
The weekend event included Zoom presentations, but also a scavenger hunt and other outdoor activities.
Nancy Hopkins from the film Picture a Scientist

‘Picture a Scientist’ screening discusses women’s obstacles in STEM careers

By Caroline Bowden April 22, 2021
The panel includes topics of sexual harassment and assault and promotes a support network for women in STEM.
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Wheelock professors discuss the importance of having conversations about differences with children

By Rachel Do April 13, 2021
Wheelock professors spoke about the benefits of teaching kids about diversity early at a Zoom panel.
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BU Class of 2025 accepted among record-breaking pool of applicants, continues trend of decreasing admission rates

By Daily Free Press Staff April 5, 2021
This year's admissions had an 18.3 percent acceptance rate out of the most applicants to date.
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Mass shootings remain on the minds of Americans as society reopens

By Colbi Edmonds April 2, 2021
In the last two weeks, over 20 mass shootings took place. Experts, students reflected on the trend.
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Asian Americans at BU speak up against racism, implore community to listen

By Rachel Do March 31, 2021
As violence against Asian Americans rises, Asian students reflected on racism they’ve experienced.
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BU student activists reflect on Sarah Everard killing, ask for more consideration in conversation

By Lily Kepner March 23, 2021
Activists say ending sexual assault must involve greater University transparency and conversation.
reimagining civic education for equity event hosted by wheelock college at boston university

Wheelock event hosts leaders to discuss how they’re ‘reimagining’ youth civic education

By Chloe McKim Jepsen March 15, 2021
Leaders at Boston University and beyond from a variety of fields presented their research and progress on civic education for youth in a Wheelock College of Education and Human Development webinar Thursday titled “Reimagining Civic Education for Equity.”
Melnea Cass speaking at a memorial of the boston massacre

Boston’s Revolutionary Spaces honors activists’ legacies on 251st anniversary of Boston Massacre

By Rachel Do March 10, 2021
Boston's Revolutionary Spaces held a virtual panel Friday with local civil rights activists to mark the 251st anniversary of the Boston Massacre and commemorate activists across generations.
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