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A voter casts their ballot at a ballot drop box by Boston City Hall on Sunday. Many college students are voting via mail-in ballot because they do not attend school in the state they are registered to vote in. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Mail-in ballot concerns influence BU students’ voting plans

By Anna Albrecht, Arts & Community Editor November 5, 2024
Somewhere along the way, fiery dinner table debates became fires in ballot drop boxes. Lines of eager voters stretching around corners became the buzz of busy phone lines. The visuals of voting have changed in recent elections.

Things to do this week in Boston: Nov. 4-10

By Sana Muneer, Managing Co-Editor November 4, 2024

Hooks & Books Tuesday, Nov. 5; from 7-9 p.m.; Trident Booksellers and Cafe, 338 Newbury St. Join fellow crafting enthusiasts at Trident Booksellers and Cafe’s Hooks and Books, a free, monthly occasion...

Students dance at a Diwali celebration at the Center for Computing and Data Sciences on Friday. Organizations around Boston, such as the State House and cultural clubs at universities, hosted Diwali celebrations, a five-day celebration observed by people of various Indian religions. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Diwali celebrations light up the Boston community

By Tavishi Chattopadhyay November 3, 2024
Community leaders and college campuses across Boston hosted Diwali events this past weekend to celebrate the holiday and promote cultural education.
The Boston University Concert Band performs at “Bands of the Beanpot” on Oct. 27. Bands of the Beanpot is an annual concert featuring performances by concert bands and wind ensembles from BU, Northeastern University, Harvard University and Boston College. PHOTO BY JACK SCHWED

The ‘Bands of the Beanpot’ harmonize beyond rivalry

By Jack Schwed October 31, 2024
When you think of the Beanpot, certain images may come to mind: sticks clashing, hockey players colliding and a cacophony of fans filling an arena. But, there is another Beanpot that flies under the radar — one that uses the power of music to unite rather than divide.
BU Bhangra performs at BU India Club’s Fall Show. The club hosted the event on Oct. 26 in the Tsai Performance Center, showcasing performances from several of BU’s Indian dance and a capella teams. PHOTO BY SANA MUNEER.

BU India Club honors culture, offers ‘home away from home’ at Fall Show

By Sana Muneer, Managing Co-Editor October 30, 2024
BU India Club hosted the Fall Show on Oct. 26 in the Tsai Performance Center. The event showcased performances from several of BU’s Indian dance teams and a cappella team. The event was the groups’ first opportunity to perform their competition sets in front of an audience.
Photographers Parker (left) and Moses (right) taking a picture of models Anthony Alava (left) and Selina Kagume (right) for Bayanihan magazine. The magazine is run by students from Boston University, Suffolk University and Northeastern University in collaboration with the BU Filipino Student Association. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New Filipino student magazine brings ‘golden child’ experience to life

By Martina Nacach Cowan Ros October 28, 2024
Bayanihan, a new student-run arts magazine, held its first photoshoot on Saturday in preparation for its inaugural edition.
Boston University College of Fine Arts. Professors in CFA School of Music performed together for the Faculty Spotlight Concert on Oct. 25. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Collaboration takes center stage at the School of Music Faculty Recital

By Karyna Cheung October 28, 2024
Professorship and performance go hand-in-hand for the faculty of the College of Fine Arts’ School of Music.
Fashion Designer David Josef speaks at Boston Fashion Week’s Glam Slam on Oct. 6, 2023. 	Glam Slam is a speaker event held annually as part of Boston Fashion Week. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘Glam Slam’ brings smart fashion to Boston Fashion Week

By Elizabeth Plese October 27, 2024
A night filled with personal anecdotes and heartfelt confessions transformed a room full of strangers into old friends.
The Boston University women’s rowing team competing in the Championship 8+ event at the Head of the Charles Regatta. The event brings rowers from all over the country together. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Rowers from across the country flock to Boston for 59th Head of the Charles Regatta

By Demi Wang October 23, 2024

The banks of the Charles River buzzed with energy as rowers and spectators from across the country gathered for the Head of the Charles Regatta, the world’s largest three-day rowing competition. The...

Matt Luponio and Christa Campbell performing in Boston University Stage Troupe’s production of “Rumors.” BU Stage Troupe held three performances of Neil Simon’s comedy “Rumors” over Friends and Family Weekend. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

REVIEW: Stage Troupe’s ‘Rumors’ leaves no speculation about the superficiality of the upper class

By Sara Creato October 21, 2024
BU’s oldest student performing arts group performed the comedic play at the Tsai Performance Center during Family and Friends Weekend from Oct. 18-20.

Things to do this week in Boston: Oct. 20-26

By Priyal Patel October 20, 2024

Movie Mondays: “Practical Magic” Monday, Oct. 21 from 3-5 p.m.; Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library, 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton The Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library is hosting...

Taco Azul workers make tacos on Oct. 17, the restaurant’s first day open to the public. Taco Azul is a new Mexican restaurant in Beacon Hill with a menu focused on guacamole, tacos and margaritas. BARRETT WALSH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New Beacon Hill restaurant Taco Azul hosts launch party to kickstart grand opening

By Nikhil Gupta October 17, 2024
On a quaint street next to the Massachusetts State House and the Boston Commons, guests streamed into a small restaurant nestled into the side of a building with a blue awning, sporting the name Taco Azul.
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