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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.
The Massachusetts State House. Gov. Maura Healey signed Ollie’s Law on Saturday to improve conditions for dogs at kennels. BARRETT WALSH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Gov. Healey signs ‘Ollie’s Law’ to improve safety standards for dog kennels, daycares

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor October 17, 2024
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.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Hurricanes Helene and Milton leave Boston students ‘helpless,’ spark climate change concerns

By Leia Green October 16, 2024
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.
Courtney Frelix, a commuter student studying psychology, drives nearly six hours round trip from Albany, New York, to attend classes at Boston University. COURTESY OF COURTNEY FRELIX

Meet the BU student who travels 170 miles to get to class

By Vivian Ainomugisha October 16, 2024
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.
Dani’s Queer Bar. Prior to the opening of Dani’s Queer Bar, LGBTQ+ students at Boston University struggled to find fun and safe places to experience Boston nightlife. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Queer students at BU find safe spaces in Boston nightlife

By Sophie Shatzky October 9, 2024
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.
The Reading Library in the Howard Thurman Center. A new library section was added to the Howard Thurman Center for students seeking a place to connect with one another and to relax outside a classroom environment. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Howard Thurman Center opens new library section dedicated to reading for pleasure

By Nicholas Nebiolo October 9, 2024
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.
People perform for attendees of Korea Day, an event hosted by the Korean-American Citizens League of New England. The free annual event celebrates Korean culture and connects attendees with Korean community outreach organizations. COURTESY OF DANH NGUYEN OF DANH NGUYEN PHOTOGRAPHY

Korea Day is an ‘expression of love’ to connect Boston’s Korean community

By Tate Ham October 8, 2024
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.

Things to do this week in Boston: Oct. 6-12

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...

Boston University Treblemakers performing at Melissa Gilliam’s inauguration. The Treblemakers were among the student groups asked to perform during inauguration week. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student performers take stage during historic inauguration week

By Lindsay Gould September 30, 2024
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.
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