A heartfelt mission sparked by tragedy has led to new protections for dogs across the state. Governor Maura Healy signed Ollie’s Law, a bill dedicated to improving the safety and oversight for kennels and daycare facilities across Massachusetts, on Oct. 10.
College students in Boston have watched powerful hurricanes tear through their hometowns in the southeast over the past three weeks. Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton made landfall on Sept. 26 and Oct. 10, respectively.
How far are you willing to commute to get to school? Would you travel 170 miles, driving almost three hours each way? For Courtney Frelix, a senior majoring in psychology, the answer is yes.
Many LGBTQ+ students say the heteronormative, non-diverse — and, at times, dangerous — nightlife scene in cities such as Boston has made it challenging for them to have enjoyable and safe experiences going out. However, in the wake of new queer nightlife opening in Boston — such as Dani’s Queer Bar in Back Bay — some of BU’s LGBTQ+ students have found better experiences within the queer nightlife scene.
There was a soft buzz of chatter as students browsed bookshelves in a sun-lit room. But this was not Brookline Booksmith or the Boston Public Library — it was the grand opening of the Howard Thurman Center’s very own lending library.
The Great Hall of the Massachusetts State House was filled with chatter and energy on Friday as individuals of all ages gathered for Korea Day, an event that celebrates Korean culture in Boston. The celebration burst with displays of Korean customs as the State House was transformed into a hub of culture and community spirit.
By Anna Albrecht, Arts & Community Editor
• October 7, 2024
Blacksmith House Poetry Series
Monday, Oct. 7 from 8 p.m.-9 p.m.; Cambridge Center for Adult Education; 56 Brattle St., Cambridge
Head to Cambridge for the evening to join Boston University creative...
To celebrate the historic inauguration of Boston University’s president, Melissa Gilliam, BU student groups showcased their various talents the week prior to the inauguration. The events united singers, dancers and musicians across campus to not only honor Gilliam, but commemorate a new era in the University’s history.
Book it Around Boston 2024
Saturday, Oct. 5 beginning at 9:30 a.m.; 149 Dudley St., Roxbury, Mass.
This Saturday, the Boston Public Library is partnering with Heartbreak Hill Running Company to host...
“Curls & Coils,” an exhibit displaying the art of Cambridge native Alia, held its opening reception at Harvard Ed Portal’s Crossing Gallery in Allston on Sept. 12.
By Anna Albrecht, Arts & Community Editor
• September 24, 2024
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston recently returned a 2,500-year-old necklace back to its origin country of Turkey, an ordeal that brings the issue of art museum ethics to Boston
