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Marshall Van Alstyne. The professor of information services at the Questrom School of Business was recognized for his platform business research as a Thinkers50 Honoree.

BU professor named Thinkers50 honoree for research behind how Google and TikTok make money

By Daria Mohan Zhang March 6, 2026
In today’s digital age, why has there been a rise in monopolistic companies like Google and Uber — something not seen since the late 1800s? Boston University professor Marshall Van Alstyne says he knows the answer. Van Alstyne, a professor in information systems at the Questrom School of Business, and Geoff Parker, a professor of engineering innovation at Dartmouth College, were named 2025 Thinkers50 honorees for their research on platform business models.
Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

The classic holdover: A spring break away from home

By Ananya Swaroop March 4, 2025
Maybe I’ll wake up without an alarm, make a good breakfast, take a relaxing bath and tick off things from my spring break bucket list. Of course, there will be moments where I’ll wish I was home, but I’ll remind myself that I’ll be okay. And above all, I’ll take it one day at a time. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Journalism will always be about people — AI can’t change that | Editorial

By Editors February 28, 2025
Focusing on maximizing efficiency and cutting costs by employing artificial intelligence over real reporters will only harm the news industry in the long run. We must take action to protect both journalists as individuals and journalism as societal necessity. AI isn’t going away — but that doesn’t mean we should blindly accept its encroachment into areas that are best left for human hands.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Syncing Hearts and Beats: Using Spotify Blends To Enhance Friendships

By Isabella Lapriore October 2, 2023
Utilizing insights and data about your listening habits allows the app to uniquely shape each unique “Blend” — updating it daily to give you new recommendations and the most accurate listening experience. But perhaps the most interesting feature of “Blends” is its ability to see numerically how you match up with other members.
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