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An article from BU’s School of Public Health about Professor Prasad Patil. Professor Patil was a guest on Jeopardy for two episodes and won over $35,000.

BU professor wins lifetime goal: first place in ‘Jeopardy!’

By Nolan O’Keefe October 8, 2025

For Boston University professor Prasad Patil, well versed in all things trivia, his “Jeopardy!” training consisted of improving his reaction time — it’s all about who gets to the buzzer first. Patil,...

“Choose to Reuse” bin in the George Sherman Union at Boston University. The initiative was launched in early 2023, where students are given reusable to-go containers, which are placed in the bin after use.

‘Choose to Reuse’ continues toward sustainability efforts despite removing return bins

By Aarna Bhammar October 8, 2025

Boston University’s “Choose to Reuse” program, a reusable to-go container system, eliminated three return bin locations on campus.  The closures of Bay State Underground, Late Nite at West...

The corner of Ashford Street and Pratt Street in Allston. The two streets are home to many of Boston University’s fraternity houses.

Life on ‘Frat row’: Fraternities, residents attempt to make peace despite varying lifestyles

By Olivia Ruzic October 8, 2025

Allston residents living in the midst of Boston University's “Frat Row” have learned to coexist amongst the empty beer bottles and raucous parties of the University’s fraternities.  BU has...

Boston University Student Government President Matthew Feliciano delivers the president’s address. The fourth meeting of the year was held Monday night, and the main topic of discussion was led by guest speaker Harvey Young, dean of the College of Fine Arts, on the future of arts at BU.

StuGov discusses new art initiatives, passes SR03 Proxy Rule Amendment

By Jia Suyal October 8, 2025

The Boston University Student Government Senate passed a proxy amendment, discussed the future of arts at BU and pushed for community-based uses of StuGov funds at their fourth meeting this school year...

Boston City Hall Plaza. In Wednesday’s meeting, the Boston City Council passed resolutions recognizing October as Domestic Violence Month and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

City Council proposes public grocery stores, recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Julia Perian October 8, 2025
The Boston City Council ordered hearings to discuss the role of publicly owned grocery stores in addressing food insecurity and passed resolutions recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Indigenous Peoples’ Day during its Wednesday meeting. 
An individual waves a Palestinian flag in front of The Embrace statue at the Boston Common. Pro-Palestine groups protested at the Commons on Oct. 7, which marked the two-year anniversary of the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.

13 protesters detained at pro-Palestine demonstration in Boston Common

By Anika Kapasi October 8, 2025
A pro-Palestinian protest marking the second anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas war culminated in more than a dozen arrests after an altercation between protesters and police descended into violence. 
Boston University's “About the Provost” page, featuring Gloria Waters. Waters is resigning from her position as University provost and chief academic officer.

Gloria Waters to step down from provost role at end of the year

By Cornelia Nisbet October 7, 2025

Boston University Provost Gloria Waters will step down from her role at the end of the 2025-26 academic year and return to BU faculty, BU President Melissa Gilliam announced in a Sept. 30 letter to faculty. Waters...

BU Students for Israel, Hillel, Center for Jewish Studies host vigil, commemorative display to honor lives lost on Oct. 7

By Daniela Ginsburg October 7, 2025

Boston University Students for Israel, BU Hillel and BU’s Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies held a vigil Monday and an all-day display today to commemorate two years since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas...

Animal Rescue League of Boston, located at 10 Chandler St., Boston. State Reps. David Rogers and Samantha Montaño, with the backing of animal rights organizations, presented two bills to advocate for more pet-friendly housing in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts lawmakers tackle pet relinquishment spurred by housing regulations

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor October 7, 2025
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, ARL Boston, Humane World for Animals and Animal Legal Defense Fund discussed the effects of the affordable housing crisis on families with pets and the proposed legislation in response to the crisis at a Massachusetts State House briefing Monday afternoon.
Downtown Boston. Experts predict Massachusetts’ economy will face slower growth as the state experiences the effects of reduced federal funding.

Massachusetts economy to face slow growth following slew of federal funding cuts

By Grace Whinnery October 7, 2025
Amid a struggling job market and heightened costs of living, Massachusetts’ economy is projected to experience slower growth in the coming fiscal year, partly due to fluctuating state tax revenues and federal funding cuts.
Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs included a false bomb threat at Mugar Memorial Library and a theft at Warren Towers.

Campus Crime Logs: Sept. 28-Oct. 4

By Delaney Single October 6, 2025

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4. Defacing of property at 32 Harry Agganis Way Between 10:23 p.m. on Sept....

Eli Gerzon of Jewish Voice for Peace and the Democratic Socialists of America speaks to protestors outside the Israeli consulate in Boston on October 5th, 2025.

Pro-Palestine demonstration targets Israeli Consulate, Boston Consulate General

By Cooper Formica October 6, 2025
Hundreds participated in the “Rise Up for Gaza” demonstration throughout downtown Boston on Sunday for International Day of Action.
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