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Boston Ballet in George Balanchine’s “Mozartiana.” The artists of the Boston Ballet opened their “Winter Experience” Thursday night, delivering a bill of four strong performances that combined elements of neoclassical American ballet and modern performance. COURTESY OF ROSALIE O’CONNOR

Boston Ballet’s “Winter Experience” toes the line of classic, contemporary dance

By Karyna Cheung March 25, 2025
The artists of the Boston Ballet opened their Winter Experience Thursday night, delivering a bill of four strong performances that combined elements of neoclassical American ballet and modern performance.

Things to do this week in Boston: March 24-30

By Priyal Patel March 23, 2025

Free Climbing Equipment Rentals for FitRec’s 20th Anniversary  Starting Monday, March 24 from 5 p.m.-10  p.m.; 915 Commonwealth Ave, Boston In celebration of FitRec’s 20th Anniversary, all...

The cast of Boston University on Broadway’s “Alice by Heart” during the song, “Down the Hole.” The show was held at the Agganis Arena Student Theater March 20 to 22 in a sold-out run. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU On Broadway’s ‘Alice by Heart’ makes audience mad with wonder

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2025
On the surface, “Alice by Heart” seems like an affectionate character adaptation of a beloved children’s classic. But once you go down the rabbit hole, it’s a gut wrenching exploration of madness, grief and courage.
Orobor founders and Boston University tennis players Jakob Esterowitz (left) and Jonah Dickson (right) pose with tennis strings they collected. The company converts used tennis strings into recycled polyester suitable for clothing manufacturing. COURTESY OF JAKOB ESTEROWITZ

BU tennis players’ startup brings sustainability from tennis to textiles

By John Tatum March 21, 2025
Jakob Esterowitz and Jonah Dickson were doubles partners on the Boston University men’s tennis team before they ventured into a new kind of partnership: co-founding a startup.  Esterowitz, a sophomore in the College of Engineering, and Dickson, a master’s student studying global marketing management at the BU Metropolitan College, founded their startup, Orobor, during fall 2024. 
Litter near the Charles River. For 10 to 15 days, Nelia Gross, a PhD candidate studying materials science and engineering, and other researchers incubated several types of microplastics with E. coli, a bacteria found in the human digestive tract that can produce toxins. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU researchers discover microplastics fuel antibiotic resistance

By Charlie Dippolito, Business & Science Editor March 21, 2025
In our food, clothes and even bodies exists a threat that is invisible to the naked eye — microplastics. As research on these tiny plastic particles advances, its hazardous nature becomes more apparent. Nelia Gross, a PhD candidate studying materials science and engineering, began her first year at Boston University in 2022 researching how environmental contaminants influence how our bodies fight off diseases. 
Associate Professor Shannon Dooling and Zenobia Pellesier Llyod interview Kathy Kruger Castro, an attorney with the nonprofit legal aid group Al Otro Lado, outside of one of Tijuana’s largest homeless shelters. Dooling led a reporting trip for Boston University students to Tijuana, Mexico over spring break. COURTESY OF GABRIEL O’HARA SALINI

BU journalism students attend US-Mexico border spring break trip, report on effects of immigration policy change

By Kavitha Koshkarian March 21, 2025
During spring break, two Boston University students traveled to Tijuana, Mexico with Associate Professor of the Practice Shannon Dooling to report on the impacts of new immigration policies. The group focused specifically on how the change affected asylum-seeking processes among migrants in Tijuana.
Hannah Shanefield performs with the Vivaldi Orchestra for White Snake Projects’ Sing Out Strong concert March 14. The Sing Out Strong concert series features local community members performing pieces about activist topics. COURTESY OF WHITE SNAKE PROJECTS

White Snake Projects, Boston Music Project host concert bringing opera and activism into harmony

By Mohan Zhang March 21, 2025
Music has become a powerful voice to express the fight for the environmental crisis. Local Boston music groups have combined performance with activism in an effort to empower younger generations.
The band Cut the Kids in Half. Cut the Kids in Half released its debut album Jan. 31. COURTESY OF KYLIE MORGAN

Boston students form Cut The Kids In Half, release debut album “What We Became”

By Brian Chan March 19, 2025
Ever since they were kids, brothers Charlie Silver, a freshman in Boston University’s College of Engineering, and Jack Silver, a sophomore majoring in writing, literature and publishing at Emerson College, listened to the lyrics and guitar sounds of artists like Bob Dylan, The Strokes and Leonard Cohen.
LinkedIn home page. LinkedIn, an online employment-focused professional platform launched in 2003, has become a second form of social media for college students. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

LinkedIn becomes form of social media, blurs professional lines

By Elaina Fuzi March 18, 2025
Between browsing job postings, internship announcements and networking events, scrolling on LinkedIn is as common for college students as scrolling on social media.  LinkedIn, an online employment-focused professional platform launched in 2003, helps people connect with others and further their career development.
Boston University Professor Aaron Kopp. This past Sunday, Kopp attended the 97th Oscars award ceremony for his nominated short film “Anuja.” COURTESY OF AARON KOPP

BU professor’s short film nominated for Oscar, shines spotlight on FTV

By Avery Fox March 5, 2025
Boston University professor Aaron Kopp's short film "Anuja" was nomnated for an Oscar.
George Mendes, executive chef of Amar restaurant in Back Bay, and a child with Make-A-Wish. Mendes hosted a fundraiser dinner for Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island Feb. 25 in the Raffles Boston hotel in Back Bay. COURTESY OF DALIA SADAKA

Boston-based Executive Chef George Mendes hosts Make-A-Wish fundraising dinner

By Mary Goetz March 5, 2025
George Mendes, executive chef of Amar restaurant in Back Bay, joined his two passions —  cooking and giving back — to host a fundraiser dinner for Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island Feb. 25.
Boston University’s School of Law. BU Law Review’s Spring 2025 Symposium was held on the first floor there Friday to discuss the past, present and future of U.S. immigration law. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU Law Review Symposium focuses on immigrants’ ‘real human experience’

By John Tatum March 5, 2025
As the second of three panels about U.S. immigration policy came to a close Feb. 28, the audience laughed at the moderator’s question. “Maybe we can end this on a positive note?”   In a political environment with increased tensions over immigration, “positive notes” are welcome. The Boston University Law Review’s spring 2025 Symposium invited law professors and activists from around the country to discuss resistance against active immigration restrictions that are causing tens of thousands of arrests and deportations. 
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