BU Senior Vice President of External Affairs Stephen Burgay to retire

By Yitong Wang • November 18, 2024

Boston University’s Senior Vice President of External Affairs Stephen Burgay announced his plans to retire on Dec. 31, ending his 20-year tenure with the University.

City Council discusses ARPA grant, committee for domestic violence and sexual assault, Indigenous Peoples’ Day

By Siena Gleason, Photo Co-Editor • October 9, 2024

Boston City Council discussed a $7 million grant payment, a resolution in support of a domestic violence and sexual assault committee and a resolution recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza. 

‘Whale Song’ art installation highlights Boston’s whaling history, mythological significance

By Leia Green • September 19, 2024

“Whale Song,” a new public art installation created by French artist Jean-Marie Appriou to demonstrate the historical and mythological significance of whales, premiered at Boston’s Central Wharf Park on Wednesday.

Boston University alumni weekend returns for the first time since COVID-19

By Crystal Yormick, Managing Co-Editor • October 1, 2023

Boston University alumni returned for the first alumni weekend on-campus since the COVID-19 pandemic. The University held 98 alumni weekend events. Alumni like CNN anchor Erica Hill (COM '98) returned to campus for the weekend.

REVIEW: Raphael Sbarge’s ‘Only in Theaters’

By Kamsi Iloeje • April 20, 2023

“Only in Theaters” traces the history of the iconic Laemmle family, who have cultivated a culture of film appreciation and inclusion.

‘Whose vaccine? Our vaccine!’ Protest outside Moderna calls for global vaccine equity

By Cassandra Dumay • May 3, 2022

Protest outside Moderna calls for global vaccine equity in an April 28 rally.

Plaintiffs seek $6 million each from City of Boston after alleged damages caused by indoor vaccine mandate

By Bella Ramirez • March 14, 2022

Plaintiffs requested $6 million each for damages caused by the indoor vaccine mandate.

Boston to lift indoor mask mandate

By Bella Ramirez • March 4, 2022

Boston will lift its mask mandate for indoor spaces such as restaurants, gyms, museums and entertainment venues starting March 5.

Gov. Charlie Baker grants $75 million in aid for small businesses

By Casey Choung • March 2, 2022

Governor Charlie Baker announced the allocation of $75 million to support small businesses on Feb. 23.

Local unions continue fight for vaccine injunction

By Bella Ramirez • March 2, 2022

Mayor Michelle Wu’s vaccine mandate on the city’s workforce was blocked Feb. 15, leading to the City appealing the decision Feb. 25.

Mayor Wu announces establishment of Office of Early Childhood

By Artemis Huang • March 1, 2022

Mayor Wu announced the creation of the Office of Early Childhood to help integrate Boston’s early education resources.

Boston Public Schools to keep mask mandate beyond state’s deadline

By Walker Armstrong • February 17, 2022

Boston Public School's mask mandate will remain in effect beyond the state's Feb. 28 deadline.