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Dalton and the Sheriffs plays their set on the Green Stage at Boston Calling.

Dalton and the Sheriffs called in to kickstart summer at Boston Calling

By Kate Kotlyar June 1, 2025
Doors for the Boston Calling Music Festival opened at 1 p.m. May 23, but Brian Scully didn’t know he was performing until he got the call at 10:30 that morning.
Anthony Buono. Buono is a Boston University College of Arts and Sciences alum and the current president of the Town Meeting Members Association. COURTESY OF JOE BOSCO

BU alum, YDSA President Anthony Buono makes strides in Brookline Town Meeting as one of youngest members

By Brian Chan May 2, 2025
Though Anthony Buono, an undergraduate and graduate alum from Boston University College of Arts and Sciences, was always interested in politics, he never thought he would become a politician. 
Matthew Teitelbaum. Teitelbaum will retire as Director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in June. COURTESY OF MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON

The making of ‘a museum for Boston’: MFA director prepares to step down after a decade of change

By John Tatum May 2, 2025
Since Matthew Teitelbaum joined the Museum of Fine Arts as its Ann and Graham Gund Director in August 2015, over 8.3 million people have experienced the museum’s collection and exhibitions.
A DiscoverBrookline.com sign. The town of Brookline offers many opportunities for young people to get involved in the local government.

Brookline cultivates space for youth activists, advocates

By Sana Muneer, Managing Co-Editor April 30, 2025
Brookline’s political system makes it accessible to young people — and it has fostered an environment with a strong emphasis on civic and youth participation.
Kenneth Lutchen. Lutchen was recently recognized as an American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow. COURTESY OF KENNETH LUTCHEN

BU’s renowned Kenneth Lutchen honored as an American Association of Science Fellow

By Julian Garcia April 15, 2025
When Kenneth Lutchen first received his PhD in biomedical engineering, the field was still emerging. Lutchen, who is currently the senior advisor to President Gilliam, was recognized as an American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow for his achievement and advancement in respiratory mechanics.
An Instagram post advertising BU Filipino Student Association’s Speaker Series with Marizza Delgado. Delgado spoke to the organization about her journey in data science and pageantry Saturday.

‘More than a crown’: Marizza Delgado finds confidence in data science, pageant runway, cross-culture identity

By Paisley Huang April 14, 2025
With all eyes on her, Marizza Delgado showcased a pageant walk with confident eye contact and powerful body movements. Then, amid cheers, students in the audience stepped ahead one by one, posed and introduced themselves.  
“Please Come to Boston” book cover. Boston University alum Gary Goldstein wrote this fictional story about Nicky DeMarco, a boy who is entering his first year at BU in 1975. COURTESY OF GARY GOLDSTEIN

‘It’s my love letter to BU’: Gary Goldstein revisits his time on Comm Ave. in newest novel

By Kayla Baltazar, Managing Co-Editor April 4, 2025

Living on the first-ever co-ed floor of Warren Towers, formerly known as 700 dorm, going to class at the School of Public Communication and eating late-night meals at the Kenmore Deli Haus — all things...

Paulette Jones, sister of Champion Honoree Raynya Simmons; Diana DiZoglio, Massachusetts State Auditor;Pam Allara, Champion Honoree; Denella Clark, president and CEO of Boston Arts Academy Foundation at the BAA Foundation’s ninth annual Champions Reception. Raynya Simmons, a Boston University College of Communication alum, was honored at the reception March 20 as a person who has continuously given back to the community. COURTESY OF THE BOSTON ARTS ACADEMY FOUNDATION

BU alum honored at Boston Arts Academy Foundation Champions Reception

By Elaina Fuzi March 27, 2025
Raynya Simmons, a 1990 Boston University College of Communication alum, was honored at the Boston Arts Academy Foundation March 20 as someone who has continuously given back to the community.
EmpowerBU slate members (left to right) Alara Baran, Natalie Reilly, Suraj Nellore and Bryce Thompson. EmpowerBU is running for Boston University Student Government and is focused on building a stronger campus through fostering community and representation. COURTESY OF JANELLE RAMOS/EMPOWERBU

‘A conduit for change’: StuGov slate EmpowerBU strives to adapt, include, mobilize

By Austin Kittrell March 26, 2025

Suraj Nellore moved around a lot growing up — from the United Kingdom to France, India and Australia — and constantly found himself in a new place, not knowing anyone.  “I didn’t necessarily...

BridgeToBU slate members (left to right) Hanna Yilma, Matthew Feliciano, Zakiya Majeed-Landau and Tony Wu. BridgeToBU is running for Boston University Student Government and is focused on creating a platform for student voices.COURTESY OF MERRICK HWANG/BRIDGETOBU

Student voices, unity are at the ‘core’ of BridgeToBU StuGov campaign

By Hannah Portman March 26, 2025
Core — a single word with many meanings. But for Boston University Student Government slate BridgeToBU, it spells out the four fundamental words fueling their mission: community, outreach, response and empowerment.
Preview of “The Black Dogs Project” by Fred Levy on The Quarto Group website. Determined to raise awareness while improving his photography work, Levy launched this book, featuring black dogs photographed against a black backdrop, in the fall of 2015. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘The Black Dogs Project’ shines a light on overlooked canines

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor March 25, 2025
For over three decades, Massachusetts-based animal portrait photographer Fred Levy has been capturing stunning portraits, but it wasn’t until he stumbled upon the phenomenon of “black dog syndrome” that his work took a new, purposeful direction.
Aidan Close as Scorpius Malfoy in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” at Emerson Colonial Theatre. Close is a Boston University alum who has been acting in this role since the North American Broadway tour of the show started in September. COURTESY OF MATTHEW MURPHY

CFA graduate Aidan Close enchants as Scorpius Malfoy

By Elaina Fuzi February 28, 2025
As opening night ended and the cast finished their bows, a photographer climbed one of the Hogwarts staircases while it slid on stage. The cast of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” all get into poses and hundreds of audience members turn on their phone flashlights.
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