Who Knows Best — The Elected Official or the People?
Former Philadelphia mayor, Michael Nutter, addresses the question of elected officials as delegates or trustees.
Megan Forsythe (BU ‘21)
Megan Forsythe (BU ‘21)
Megan Forsythe is a sophomore at Boston University. She is a dual degree student studying both Journalism and Political Science. While originally from Southern California, Boston is home to her now. Apart from writing, Megan spends her time working in a caffe, obsessing over street art, and exploring the city with friends.
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Historical Notre Dame Cathedral Burns Monday Evening
The iconic Gothic cathedral caught on fire Monday evening, but avoided total destruction and now faces plans to rebuild.
Do You Think Before You Speak?
You’re always told to, but are you consciously aware of the words you are going to say before you say them?
BU's Professor Perspectives Panel Builds Understanding of Climate Change Through Plants and Animals
Boston University’s Professor Perspectives panel discussed how we can learn about climate change by studying plants’ and animals’ changes in patterns and behaviors.
New England Patriots Owner Kraft Charged with Soliciting Another to Commit Prostitution
The 25 men involved in the Jupiter, Florida prostitution scandal have been officially charged with first-degree misdemeanors as of Monday.
Cambridge Integrates New “9-1-1 Assist” Feature With Uber
With the touch of a button, Uber passengers in danger in Cambridge can automatically share updated location information with emergency dispatchers.
Lawsuits Filed Against Harvard’s Single-Gender Organizations Policy
Harvard faces the first legal challenges to its policy discouraging undergraduate students from joining unrecognized single-gender social clubs.
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The First Retail Marijuana Businesses Open in Massachusetts
Thousands lined up to legally buy recreational marijuana on the east coast for the first time.
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Museum of Fine Arts Hosts its Second Annual Artisan Market
Jewelry, fashion, and various other types of artisans shared their art and stories.
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Second Deadliest Shooting in 2018 Occurs in Southern California Bar
12 dead after gunman opens fire at Borderline Bar and Grill’s College Country Music Night
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The Infamous Turkeys of BU Have an Instagram
Instagram account Turkeyspotting posts community spots of the “wild vagrant” turkeys native to Brookline.
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All Boston Residents are Now Within a 10-minute Walk of a Park
Boston becomes the second city in America to ensure every resident has access to a high-quality park.
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Boston Hosts the 5th Annual Pumpkin Float at the Frog Pond
The Boston community was invited to join in on the holiday spirit with floating jack-o-lanterns and family-friendly activities at the Boston Common Frog Pond
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Meet Delanie Fico
Her Campus Editor, an active citizen, and most importantly, a major Belieber.
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Banksy Art Piece Self Destructs as it Sells for $1.4 Million
The street artist Banksy shook the art world again, this time with a shredder.
