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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.
A photo illustration shows the ChatGPT message box open on a computer. AI’s effect on scientific research was highlighted in this year’s Nobel Prizes. ISABELLA OLAND/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

This year’s Nobel Prizes point to artificial intelligence’s role in future of scientific research

By Aayushi Datta October 28, 2024
Artificial intelligence is now a key player in the scientific community, and its impact has been highlighted by this month’s Nobel Prize awards.
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 Community Gardens Club’s rooftop garden on top of Warren Towers. Rooftop gardens provide multiple benefits, including decreasing temperatures in urban spaces, managing stormwater runoff and providing a space to grow produce. AVA RUBIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Rooftop gardens: A step in the right direction for urban environmentalism

By Brontë Massucco October 23, 2024
In the vast concrete jungles of metal, glass and concrete urban centers are laden with, a newly-popularized, sustainable effort has begun to glimmer vibrantly — green roofs.
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.
Irish rock band Inhaler performing at Roadrunner on Saturday. The band is currently on its North American tour with support from the band benches. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

REVIEW: Inhaler kept Boston satisfied at Roadrunner

By Holly Gustavsen, Photo Co-Editor October 21, 2024
Hours before Roadrunner’s doors were set to open on Saturday, fans were already lined up along Guest Street to see Irish rock band Inhaler.

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.
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