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A broken down truck on the tracks of the MBTA Green Line between the Blandford Street and Boston University Central stops. Traffic momentarily stopped before a tow truck removed the truck from the scene.

Truck breaks down on Comm. Ave, shuts down Green Line between Blandford, BU Central

By Elizabeth Mehler October 27, 2025

The MBTA Green Line between the Blandford Street and Boston University Central stations stopped running around 6 p.m. Monday evening due to a truck stuck on the tracks.  The shutdown blocked traffic...

Students walk past Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. The Living Our Values project is currently being led by Kimberly Howard, a Wheelock professor.

President Gilliam announces 8 core values determined by ‘Living Our Values Initiative,’ community responds

By Julia Perian October 24, 2025

Boston University released the findings of its “Living Our Values Initiative" on Oct. 15, unveiling eight university-wide values. The eight values — integrity, inclusion, community, collaboration,...

Boston University Student Government President Matthew Feliciano delivers the president’s address. The StuGov executive board BridgeToBU is focused on uniting the BU community by hosting a variety of events.

StuGov slate BridgeToBU aims to fulfill campaign promises despite restructuring

By Oliva Ruzic October 24, 2025

The Boston University Student Government executive board, BridgeToBU, is working to improve transparency, accessibility and community on campus despite administrative restructuring.  BridgeToBu,...

The famous CITGO sign in Kenmore Square. Due to construction on the building below, the sign is moving 120 feet east to 660 Beacon St.

Boston’s iconic CITGO sign is being moved — but not far

By Haley Sky October 24, 2025

Boston’s CITGO sign, the historical landmark of Kenmore square, is being repositioned in hopes of preserving the Boston skyline amidst Kenmore’s redevelopment.  While the sign is moving, its...

Protesters at the Fenway Health Medical Center on Boylston Street. The center has halted gender-affirming care for patients under 19 after facing federal backlash.

Protests follow Fenway Health decision to end gender-affirming healthcare for patients under 19

By Tavishi Chattopadhyay and Brie Foster October 24, 2025
Fenway Health discontinued gender-affirming care services for patients under 19 years old in order to comply with new federal requirements from the Trump administration, according to an Oct. 13 statement released by the medical provider.
Fenway Victory Park, one of Boston’s most known and applauded greenspaces. Organizations around the city have been working to improve civilian access to greenery and pushing for energy sustainability.

Four years after local climate initiatives take shape, there’s ‘a lot of work to do’

By Emma Mullay and Grace Whinnery October 24, 2025
From planting trees to topping bus shelters with green roofs, both city-led and volunteer-run organizations are taking strides to make Boston greener.
Student Press Law Center press release regarding the Stanford Daily’s lawsuit challenging U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Fifty-five student news organizations across the country have joined an amicus brief filed by SPLC to combat the effect of federal immigration policies on student journalists.

‘Rights don’t defend themselves’: More than 50 student newspapers rally behind Stanford Daily lawsuit against Marco Rubio

By Liam Dunne, City Co-Editor October 24, 2025
After the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sued U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Aug. 16 for violating First Amendment rights on behalf of The Stanford Daily, student news publications across the country took action. 
Boston City Hall. The Council met today and passed a resolution supporting gender-affirming care.

City Council passes resolution supporting gender-affirming care access, discusses automated traffic enforcement

By Saanvi Haridas, Campus Associate Editor October 22, 2025
The Boston City Council passed a resolution supporting access to gender-affirming care and discussed automated traffic enforcement during its Wednesday meeting.
Boston University Student Government President Matthew Feliciano delivers the president’s address. StuGov met Monday night to discuss upcoming fall events and the resignation of College of General Studies Dean Natalie McKnight.

CGS dean retires after 35 years, new club initiatives, BPLS endorsement passed

By Mariano Fuentes October 21, 2025

Boston University Student Government passed an endorsement for the Black Pre-Law Society, announced upcoming events and semester goals and received an address from the College of General Studies’ dean...

“Color Flows” on Winter Street in Downtown Crossing. The new initiative by Mayor Michelle Wu will bring food trucks, art installations and cultural events to Winter Street daily until Nov. 16.

Color Flows on Winter Street reimagines city space through public art

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor October 21, 2025
The City of Boston recently launched Color Flows on Winter Street, a multi-week event spotlighting a public art installation, as one of the first programs in the Planning Department’s Design Vision for the city. 
The Boston University Police Department at 32 Harry Agganis Way. This week’s crime logs include larceny, a stolen motor vehicle and an intoxicated person.

Campus Crime Logs: Oct. 13-17

By Veronica Hernandez October 20, 2025

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Oct. 13 to Oct. 17.  Theft by false pretenses at 195 Bay State Road Between 11:01 a.m. Oct....

Head of the Charles Regatta participants row toward Anderson Bridge on Saturday. Last weekend was host to the 60th annual Head of the Charles Regatta, the world’s largest three-day rowing competition, with almost 12,000 rowers from 24 different countries participating in the 74 events.

60th annual Head of the Charles Regatta draws hundreds of thousands of attendees from across the world

By Anika Kapasi October 20, 2025
Nearly 400,000 spectators lined the banks and bridges of the Charles River this past weekend to watch the 60th annual Head of the Charles Regatta, the world’s largest rowing competition.
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