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The marquee of Coolidge Corner Theater. The theater is showing a documentary titled “No Other Land” about the villages of Masafer Yatta in the West Bank. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Oscar-nominated documentary ‘No Other Land’ screens at Coolidge Corner Theatre amid lack of U.S. distribution

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor February 13, 2025
The documentary “No Other Land” remains without a U.S. distributor or streaming platform — making its screening at Coolidge Corner Theatre a rare opportunity for American audiences.
A bird perches on a tree branch in Boston Public Garden. A recent increase in bird flu cases in Massachusetts has both residents and scientists concerned about the disease spreading to other mammals and humans. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Massachusetts faces surge in bird flu cases, officials explain concerns for limiting exposure

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor February 12, 2025
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, fears of another widespread outbreak occurring linger — and a recent surge in bird flu cases in Massachusetts is adding to those concerns. 
Sitting, from left to right, Kathryn Marshall Headrick and Sam Headrick. Standing, from left to right, Apostolos Paraskevas, Panos Liaropoulos, Martin Amlin, Justin Castingino, Francisco Noya, Margaret McAllister, and Alex Kalogeras at the reception following Reflections on a Life Composing and Teaching: Tribute Concert - The Music of Sam Headrick on Feb. 5 at the Tsai Performance Center. The concert showcased a selection of Mr. Headrick’s works and was performed by an ensemble of accomplished musicians. COURTESY OF KONSTANTINOS KALOGERAS

Alea III Ensemble celebrates the musical legacy of Sam Headrick through tribute concert

By Jenni Todd February 10, 2025

As the chatter of the audience came to a standstill, the first piece in the concert titled, “In Memory Of,” began. Among the viewers sat an honored Sam Headrick, who wrote the piece himself.   Boston-based...

Things to do this week in Boston: Feb. 10-16

By Priyal Patel February 9, 2025

Greenway Valentine’s Pop Up Market Tuesday, Feb. 11 to Friday, Feb. 14; Dewey Square, Atlantic Ave., Boston This Valentine’s Pop Up market will feature local artisans, offering gifts for loved...

Sarah Nemtsov gestures to her orchestra during a performance on Jan. 31. Nemtsov is currently the College of Fine Arts’ composer in residence. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Sarah Nemtsov hopes to “give something to the younger generation” during time as composer in residence at BU

By Brontë Massucco February 7, 2025

Staccato piano strikes, rapid violin strokes and resounding clarinet notes answer each others’ calls in a whirlwind of sound that reverberated through the Boston University College of Fine Arts’ Concert...

The menu at PopUp Bagels in Seaport. The bagel chain is known for selling uncut bagels that are meant to be ripped apart and dipped into cream cheese. PHOTO BY PAISLEY HUANG

PopUp Bagels new Seaport location brings the hype to Boston’s bagel scene

By Paisley Huang February 7, 2025
Since its grand opening in Boston’s Seaport District Jan. 10, their new location has attracted customers from across New England who line up to try their viral bagels.
Steve Ramirez, an associate professor of psychological and brain sciences at Boston University. Ramirez will be hosting a live show with National Geographic called Nat Geo Live that will be touring across the country in March. COURTESY OF STEVE RAMIREZ

National Geographic collaborates with BU’s Cognitive Neuroimaging Center for upcoming live speaker-series

By Jack Schwed February 7, 2025
During the week of Nov. 11, a camera crew from National Geographic came to BU’s Cognitive Neuroimaging Center — a Magnetic Resonance Image center used by researchers to conduct experiments on undergraduate students and non-patient populations to study topics like memory and vision — to capture footage for this segment.
David Sipos poses in front of the Brookline Arts Center. Sipos, a freshman at Boston University, is running for a seat on Brookline Town Meeting Precinct 1 after feeling unrepresented at a Brookline Town Meeting. COURTESY OF DAVID SIPOS

From dorm to town hall: BU freshman David Sipos runs for Brookline Town Meeting

By Sana Muneer, Vice President February 7, 2025
Boston University freshman David Sipos sat in the audience as Brookline Town Meeting deliberated Article 9 on Nov. 19. The proposal would allow three-family homes in neighborhoods zoned for two.
The “Death as a Constant Companion” exhibit in the Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibit was curated by five high school students in collaboration with the MFA’s Center for Netherlandish  Art. PHOTO BY ELAINA FUZI

“Death as a Constant Companion” allows Boston teens to curate MFA exhibit

By Jenni Todd February 5, 2025

In the center of the wall of a new exhibit in the Museum of Fine Arts, the curators’ text reads:  “Whether it’s watching a true crime Netflix documentary, thinking of a passed family dog or squashing...

Sheena Collier, founder of Boston While Black, is shown on the jumbotron at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics celebrated Historically Black Colleges and Universities Night and honored Collier as the night’s “Hero Among Us” on Wednesday. PHOTO BY KAILYN SMITH

Celtics celebrate legacy and culture at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Night

By Kailyn Smith, Sports Editor February 2, 2025

The Boston Celtics had two reasons to celebrate on Jan. 29— a season-best performance by forward Kristaps Porzingis, which led the team to a 122-100 win over the Chicago Bulls, and the franchise’s...

Things to do this week in Boston: Feb. 3 – Feb. 9

By Sophie Shatzky February 2, 2025

The Men’s Beanpot Semifinals at TD Garden  Monday Feb. 3, 5 p.m.; TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston Cheer on Boston University men’s hockey as they face off against Harvard at this year’s...

Duan Family Center for Computing and Data Sciences. The CDS program introduced three new courses this semester, giving students an opportunity to learn about relevant topics in data science, including artificial intelligence and algorithms. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New CDS courses look toward the future of data science

By Hannah Portman January 30, 2025
The CDS program introduced three new courses this semester, giving students an opportunity to learn about relevant topics in data science, including artificial intelligence and algorithms.
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