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2024 is almost over, and what a year we've had! So much has happened this year from politics to sports to pop culture. Beat Reporter Shira Levy takes a look back at the major events of 2024. Photo Courtesy of Spotify
Planning a Friendsgiving in your dorm doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. Based on advice from BU students who've hosted their own, Beat Reporter Shira Levy has the ultimate guide to throwing the perfect, fun, and budget-friendly Friendsgiving! Photo Courtesy of NBC
Since the beginning of November, all Boston University students have had access to Interstride, a career search platform equipped with H1B sponsorship history, helping international students as well as domestic students to effectively navigate career journeys. Listen to Beat Reporter Xiaoya Shao talk about how to use Interstride and how its helping international students.
As social media becomes an important tool for political engagement, Boston University students reflect on its double-edged impact on young voters. With platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) at the heart of political messaging, candidates are reaching younger audiences more than ever - but at what cost? Election Contributor Zihan Zhang spoke to students on campus about the pros and cons of social media during this election.
Mayor Wu has announced a compromise to temporarily increase commercial property taxes. The plan would allow the city to tax commercial property up to 181.5% rate as compared to the current 175% rate. The tax increases are set to reduce projected tax spikes for city residents after Wu's office shared that an average single-family home in Boston was experiencing a 14 percent property tax increase year by year. We will hear conversations with Boston residents/renters, city councilors, and professors at Boston University about their concerns and insights on the topic. Photo Courtesy of Pat Greenhouse/Boston Globe.
Did you know that 3 Boston University Alumni landed interviews with Vice President Kamala Harris? Well it's true! Today we are here to talk about their successes and inspiring stories. Photo Courtesy of YouTube/@callherdaddy
Over the last few weeks we have seen Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton all over the news. We may have family or friends there, or even live nearby ourselves. New Englanders have never experienced such hurricanes. This episode will help those of us who haven't experienced these storms understand the destruction and the recovery process. It will educate us on the topic and provide ways to help. We will hear personal anecdotes from students, individuals whose homes were destroyed, and from a police chief in Florida. We will hear what Boston University has done to help and will continue to do to help our fellow Floridians through these difficult times. Where can I donate? (Make sure they are certified organizations!) - American Red Cross - All Hands and Hearts How we can help Cynthia: https://www.gofundme.com/f/langston-hurricane-relief Photo Courtesy of Mike Stewart/AP
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The perfect catch: student 9 tickets by BU News Service
The excitment for the 2024 Boston Marathon by BU News Service
Is TikTok on the chopping block? by BU News Service
Getting Home Safely- how women in Boston navigate the 2 a.m. commute by BU News Service
Spring allergies: tips to survive the sniffles by BU News Service
House music in Boston: the trajectory of the popular craze by BU News Service
Joshua Bolma was just a young boy when he traveled across the seas from Accra, Ghana to follow his dreams of becoming a professional soccer player. Now he is 21 years old, plays for the New England Revolutions and is pursuing his college degree. Many young athletes can learn from Bolma's determination and sacrifices. In a podcast produced by Tyra Brooks, he reflects on how far he's come and what lies ahead.
Spring Fashion 2024 with Amanda by BU News Service
The ethicality of family vlogging by BU News Service
Trump and Biden are the oldest people ever to run for president. How old is too old?
BU resident assistants are seeking unionization in hopes of receiving proper compensation and university recognition for their work that they believe is undervalued.
The rapidly growing industry of the fintech world can be a complex concept to digest. Listen to beat reporter Vidisha Naik's discussion with an expert, who also doubles as her brother, as they break it down.
Photo courtesy of Zainab Zaman / BU News Service
Not ‘For You' page: the ups and downs of TikTok by BU News Service
MBTA construction poses inconveniences to Boston University students by BU News Service
In a podcast produced by Kristian Moravec and Tyra Brooks, poet and Community Development Psychologist Jessica Grant-Domond discusses how poetry can serve as an outlet for journalists.
Boston - Today marks Election Day, with polls opening from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across 80 communities in the state. The race for councilor-at-large is competitive, featuring eight candidates battling for four seats. Incumbents Julie Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, and Erin Murphy are running alongside newcomers Bridget Nee-Walsh, Shawn Nelson, Henry Santana, Catherine Vitale, and Clifton Braithwaite. Notably, longtime city councilor-at-large Michael Flaherty is not seeking re-election. Boston University News Service has more.
Ramadan, Passover, and Christian Holy Week only overlap about three times a century, and this April is one of them. This is a significant time for people of Islamic, Jewish, and Christian faith, and each holiday commemorates a unique aspect of their religions. One thing they have in common: sharing a meal in sacred community. BU News Service's Gina Kim has more.
When you scroll through the Instagram account for Sincerely Sanguine, a Boston-based skincare brand, you see bright neons, funky edits with pop cultural references and self-care check-in points. The woman behind the account is just as vibrant. Dasia Miles-Langaigne is a 25-year-old Boston local who owns the skincare brand, Sincerely Sanguine. Her brand explicitly focuses on self-care, but mental health awareness is the underlying theme of her work. In a zoom interview, Miles-Langaigne delves into her self-care philosophy and how she overcame a loss to become a business owner in her twenties.
A Sit Down With Eversource's Chris McKinnon by BU News Service
Iran is out of the World Cup after losing to the United States on Tueaday in an intense match in Doha. The score was 1-0 with Christian Pulisic's header from Sergino Dest into Iran's goal in the 38th minute. The loss was met by celebrations in Tehran and other Iranian cities with protesters saying that this loss was a blow to the government. But there are currently concerns regarding the safety of Iranian players when they return to Iran. The team initially did not want to sing their national anthem before the first game, to show their support with the protesters but ended up unenthusiastically complying after the government threatened them. The families of the players are also facing threats from the government. Julia Fernandez talked to Yasmine Vakili, a sophomore at BU studying international relations with a middle east concentration. They are Half Iranian and are an avid World Cup fan.
Massachusetts coastal communities wait with bated breath for a decision on whether 1 million gallons of radioactive wastewater from the decommissioned Plymouth Nuclear Plant will be dumped into the Cape Cod bay. The Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel, which has been overseeing the closure of the nuclear plant since 2016, will be meeting this coming Monday in Plymouth Town Hall to discuss the decision. To learn more about the process, WTBU Reporter Garrett Adamtsev talked to CAI reporter Jennette Barnes, who has been covering the topic for a number of years. Photo by Timothy Valentine.
WTBU Reporter Tyler Carroll sat down with former NPR China correspondent in Beijing, Mary Kay Magistad, to discuss the newest developments surrounding the lockdown protests surging across the country. Then, BU students from China and Hong Kong share their thoughts on the Xi Jinping regime and censorship in the mainland.
Over 1200 students participate in BU club sports, including water polo and badminton. Student athletes shared how they've made friends and competed with other schools. WTBU reporter Melina Nguyen has more.
WTBU reporter Tyler Carroll met with Kyiv resident Alem Kent to discuss Russia's retreat from Kherson and the future of the war.
THEY ARE STILL COUNTING VOTES IN 3 SENATE RACES....AND CONTROL OF THE SENATE HANGS IN THE BALANCE. Though Democrat Raphael Warnock is currently leading against Republican Herschel Walker in the race for the Senate seat with 99 percent reporting, Warnock does not hold 50 percent of the vote or greater, and the election cannot be called. As one of the few states still undecided, Georgia may end up being the difference between a Republican or Democratic majority in the Senate.
WTBU reporter Tyler Carroll met with Liberty Square Group President Scott Ferson to discuss the impacts of the 2022 midterms and how both parties will move forward.
BU On Broadway, Boston University's premiere musical theater organization, puts on two quality musical productions a semester. Last week it was Drowsy Chaperone. WTBU reporter Chika Okoye has more.
Last November 7th, the BU Women's and Men's basketball team started the season with a double header game at The Case Center. This wrap focuses on the Women's Basketball team and features fans and shooting guard Kelsi Mingo.
If acapella is your thing, the once-a-year Night of BU Acappella is happening Friday November 11 and it's free-to-attend. Every acappella group on campus will be there to perform. WTBU Reporter Chika Okoye caught up with one of the thirteen groups practicing for the big day.
Activist Charlie Carr on Question 4 by BU News Service
Do Boston University Students Care About Voting? by BU News Service
Latino Vote in the Midterm Election by BU News Service
Fair Share Campaign Canvassing in Mass. by BU News Service
Climate Agenda this Midterm Election by BU News Service
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