Florida students observe Parkland shooting anniversary, BU groups continue gun reform advocacy

By Daniela Ginsburg • February 14, 2025

Friday marks the seventh anniversary of the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which killed 17 students and faculty.

Gun reform advocates celebrate Healey’s emergency implementation of H.4885, opposition looks to repeal

By Elizabeth Mehler, City Co-Editor • October 11, 2024

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed an “emergency preamble” on Wednesday that immediately implemented H.4885, “An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws.”

Mass shootings remain on the minds of Americans as society reopens

By Colbi Edmonds • April 2, 2021

In the last two weeks, over 20 mass shootings took place. Experts, students reflected on the trend.

Assault weapons not protected by Second Amendment, judge says

By Camille Mojica • April 11, 2018

The current Massachusetts ban on assault weapons does not infringe on the Second Amendment, a U.S. Federal Court Judge ruled Friday.

Edward M. Kennedy Institute to allow visitors to debate assault weapon legislation

By Jordan Kimmel • April 8, 2018

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate is offering visitors the chance to participate in a mock legislative session regarding the Assault Weapons Ban of 2017 during April and May.