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Boston University alumnus Arcangelo Cella. On June 21, Cella created a Change.org petition asking BU to rename Rhett the Terrier, the University’s mascot, because of the name’s ties to the controversial book and film “Gone With the Wind.” COURTESY OF ARCANGELO CELLA

What’s wrong with ‘Rhett,’ from the alum who petitioned for a mascot name change

Sarah Readdean July 2, 2020
2014 alum Arcangelo Cella created a Change.org petition on June 21 asking the University to rename Rhett. In an interview with The Daily Free Press, Cella shared his views on the controversial associations the moniker's namesake brings to BU.
The Mass Pike Allston Reconstruction Meeting held at Jackson/Mann K-8 School Tuesday night discussed the state’s plans to reform the I-90 turnpike, which may affect the community of Allston. PHOTO BY JAKE FRIEDLAND/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Allston residents speak about impact of reconstruction

Amanda Kaufman December 9, 2015

Living with the impact of reconstruction on Allston, residents gathered at a public meeting Tuesday at the Jackson/Mann K-8 School to gain input from the community and officials. The meeting, hosted...

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