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Boston University •

The Weekender: March 13 to 16

With spring just around the corner, the city of Boston is slowly waking up from its winter hibernation (of sorts). Red Sox season is so close, we can almost taste the Fenway Franks! Whether you stayed local for all of spring break or are just returning to campus, fret not—there’s lots more fun to be had before classes start back up on Monday.

Calling all shopaholics and vintage style enthusiasts: Vivant Vintage now has a storefront on Newbury Street. With their Allston location a staple for alm...
Boston University •

Alternative Service Breaks Program Returns in Full Swing for 2025

Excitement was in the air as BU students wrapped up their midterms and began packing for spring break, especially those traveling as part of Boston University’s Alternative Service Breaks (ASB) program.

Hosted by the Community Service Center (CSC), ASB has for decades sent students to a variety of locations across the country on service-oriented trips. This year, dozens of Terriers will head out to four locations: Moncure, N.C., New Orleans, La., Macon, Ga., and Shawnee, Ill. While equally focu...
Boston University •

BU Alum Stars in National Tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

When Aidan Close first stepped into the audition room for the national tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, he had read only a handful of the J. K. Rowling books. He wasn’t quite sure what he might be getting himself into. He had his sights set on playing the role of Albus Potter, Harry’s son. But several auditions and callbacks later, he was cast as Scorpius Malfoy, the son of Draco Malfoy, Harry’s bully and an infamous troublemaker throughout the original book series and film adaptations...
Boston University •

Who Won a BU Swag Bag by Answering Correctly Our Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Movie Quiz?

Earlier today, BU Today challenged the University community to put their Bridget Jones film franchise knowledge to the test, publishing a trivia contest to mark the film’s release. Everyone who answered all the questions correctly by noon was entered into a drawing for a BU Swag bag filled with goodies from the BU Campus Store, and the results are in.

The winner is Hui Shi (CAS’23).

Check out the trailer for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy here.1. What classic 19th century novel loosely inspi...
Boston University •

Celebrate National Pizza Day with a Slice from Any of These 10 Local Spots

Who’s hungry? In honor of National Pizza Day—celebrated February 9—we’ve compiled a list of 10 of the most popular pizza joints in and around Boston, featuring predetermined BU staples, authentic North End pies, and a bunch in between. Whether you’re craving a simple slice of cheese or a fun, unorthodox creation, our list has got you covered!

This reliable campus pizza and sub shop definitely deserves a spot on the list. A late-night classic for BU students and Allston residents alike, T. Antho...
Boston University •

The Weekender: January 23 to 26

Welcome back, Terriers! BU kicked off the spring semester with a short week, so the weekend is already upon us. It’s set to be a busy one on campus, with highlights that include SPLASH 2.0 and the annual men’s hockey two-game faceoff against their biggest rival, Boston College.

Whether this is your first semester at BU or your last, BU Today has got you covered!

Thursday is the opening night of Trasluz/Translucent at the Stone Gallery, a collaboration between artists Michael Zachary and Juan J...
Boston University •

The Weekender: December 12 to 15

Congratulations, Terriers, you’re in the home stretch of finals! The end of each semester always feels a little bittersweet, but luckily, we’ve compiled a solid list of activities to ease exam tension and places you can grab a last-minute secret Santa or white elephant gift, if you need to. We recommend checking out these events and shops to get into the holiday spirit and spend some quality time with friends before heading home!

Journey back to Victorian England and experience Charles Dickens’...
Boston University •

10 Live Holiday Performances Worth the Splurge

The holiday season is upon us, and one of the best ways to get into the festive spirit is to treat yourself to a trip to the theater for a feast of the eyes (and ears). We’ve put together a list of local holiday performances and events, including the classics (a night at the Boston Ballet or the Boston Symphony Orchestra) and some new favorites (Mariah Carey live in concert singing a holiday song you may have heard of). If you’re looking for a celebratory night out amidst the chaos of the end of...
Boston University •

Who Won Free Tickets to See Gladiator II?

Earlier today, BU Today challenged you to put your Gladiator II knowledge to the test, publishing a trivia contest to mark the film’s release. Everyone who answered all the questions correctly by noon was entered into a drawing for two free tickets to a 7:30 pm showing tonight, November 27, at AMC Boston Common, and the results are in.

Congratulations to Samantha Germano (SHA’23,’26), assistant director of alumni initiatives at Questrom School of Business! We’ll send details by phone. Enjoy the...
Boston University •

Who won free tickets to see Wicked?

Earlier today, BU Today challenged you to put your Wicked knowledge to the test, publishing a trivia contest to mark the film’s release. Everyone who answered all the questions correctly by noon was entered into a drawing for two free tickets to an 8 pm 3D showing tonight, November 22, at AMC Boston Common, and the results are in.

The winner of the drawing is Mason Sanford, a School of Hospitality Administration student.

Congratulations!

Check out a preview of Wicked here.
Boston University •

Listen to BU Treblemakers’ A Cappella Arrangements of Songs by Coldplay, Sabrina Carpenter, and More

Last year was a banner year for the BU Treblemakers—they placed first in the 2023 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICAA) Northeast Quarterfinals and traveled across the country to perform at the Los Angeles A Cappella Festival (LAAF). Add to that their hard work at their weekly rehearsals and concerts, and the Treblemakers have a lot to celebrate.

That’s the genesis of the group’s new album, Afterglow, which showcases a wide range of talent and features songs originally perf...
Boston University •

Sink Your Teeth into Our Venom: The Last Dance Movie Quiz

Calling all Venom fans: the third and final movie in Sony’s trilogy, Venom: The Last Dance, hit the big screen yesterday. Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning actor Tom Hardy will return to portray Venom/Eddie Brock.

BU Today is celebrating the release of The Last Dance with a trivia quiz. The prize? Two tickets to a 7 pm showing Friday night at AMC Boston Common. To enter, answer all of the questions on the form below correctly and submit your answers by noon today, October 25. BU Today will anno...
Boston University •

The Weekender: October 24 to 27

As the leaves continue to change, there’s a hot debate on campus: When should we celebrate Halloween? October 31 is next Thursday, but many people feel strongly about celebrating this weekend rather than next. If you’ve got your costumes ready, you’re in luck, because there are plenty of spook-tacular festivities happening in and around the city this weekend.

What lurks in the deep? The museum’s new exhibition, Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination, explores the allure of serpents, kr...
Boston University •

Take a Crack at Our "Joker: Folie à Deux" Movie Quiz

Calling all DC Comics fans: the new Joker sequel, Folie à Deux, hits the big screen Friday. Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix reprises his iconic role as the smiling supervillain who eventually goes on to battle Batman.

BU Today is celebrating the release of Joker: Folie à Deux with a trivia quiz. The prize? Two tickets to a 7:45 pm showing Friday night at AMC Boston Common-19. To enter, answer all of the questions on the form below correctly and submit by noon today, October 4. BU Today will announ...
Boston University •

The Weekender: October 3 to 6

If seeing the leaves start to change on Comm Ave has got you craving homemade apple pie and itching to carve pumpkins, you’re in luck, because fall activities are in full swing in and around Boston. Enjoy all that our campus and the city have to offer this weekend, including a free coffee tasting, free fall festivals at Lawn on D and in Harvard Square, and a men’s hockey game against Holy Cross at Agganis.

And a reminder for all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah: BU Hillel has services and celebrator...
Boston University •

Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

Coolidge Corner, one of Brookline’s two major commercial hubs (Brookline Village is the other), has been attracting shoppers and diners for more than 150 years. Its many restaurants, Jewish delis, coffee shops, one-of-a-kind boutiques, and historical sites draw visitors from Boston and beyond.

The bustling neighborhood is an easy walk from campus and a quick trolley ride up Beacon Street. Hop off when you spot the distinctive clock tower on the S.S. Pierce Building, at the corner where Beacon m...
The Bay State Banner •

Local food pantries gear up for winter weather and the holiday season

As Bostonians bundle up and hunker down for the winter months, local food pantries are seeing an influx of need from families and individuals across the city.

Food insecurity rates have fluctuated statewide since the pandemic, but statistics imply that a wintertime spike could occur this year.

“This time of year is especially hard for families,” said Joane Guzman, operations manager at Action for Boston Community Development’s Roxbury/North Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center.

Food pan
Jamaica Plain Gazette | Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mas •

Author pays tribute to JP’s “permanent resident” Susan Dimock in new book | Jamaica Plain Gazette

Forest Hills Cemetery was bustling on a recent Sunday afternoon, but for an unconventional reason: Susan Wilson, a local author, photographer and historian, celebrated the launch of her newest book, “Women and Children First: The Trailblazing Life of Susan Dimock, M.D.” on the property.

History buffs and community members alike filled the pews of Forsyth Chapel, where Wilson read excerpts from the book and was interviewed by Jackie Jenkins-Scott, the interim president of Roxbury Community Colle
Jamaica Plain Gazette | Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mas •

Renovations give St. Thomas Aquinas a fresh, new look | Jamaica Plain Gazette

Giant mural and restored stained-glass windows among the improvements

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish is undergoing an extensive renovation, thanks to Father Andrea Povero’s aspirations and a good deal of fate.

“This is not me building the church, it’s the Lord,” said Povero, who is originally from Turin, Italy, and relocated to Jamaica Plain to preach at St. Thomas after being ordained in May 2018.

In the past year, St. Thomas’ church building has been transformed, with a giant mural and restored
The Swellesley Report •

Wellesley Police warn that mail fishing remains an issue

Wellesley has experienced an uptick in stolen checks and other instances of mail fishing this summer, says Lieutenant Marie Cleary of the Wellesley Police Department.

According to Lt. Cleary, “Since the fall of 2019, the Wellesley Police Department has been periodically inundated with check fraud reports stemming from checks that have been placed into the U.S. Mail via blue USPS collection boxes throughout town.”

Despite the U.S. Postal Service replacing pull-down handles on mailboxes with thi
The Swellesley Report •

Public welcome at Wellesley Gateway office park cafeterias

Wellesley’s Park 9 Complex has been redesigned to best accommodate both its employees and residents looking for a place to get work done, which includes a cafeteria with a digital ordering service.

Located off of Routes 9 and 95, the campus, which will soon be renamed Wellesley Gateway South, features four buildings, as well as outdoor space. Wellesley Gateway North is a near identical space just across the street.

“There’s a walking trail that loops around both properties,” said David Tinory,
The Swellesley Report •

Wellesley restaurant news: Latest on Black & Blue Steak and Crab; Fiorella’s expanding alcohol service

The Wellesley Select Board this week approved a new restaurant to fill the space at 65 Central St. (previously inhabited by CVS, and further back, F.W. Woolworth), as well as an update to Fiorella’s liquor license to allow it to serve drinks both inside and outside.

During the Select Board’s meeting on Tuesday night, Meghan Jop, Executive Director of General Government Services, facilitated the discussion about these two proposals.

Black & Blue Steak and Crab Coming to Wellesley in late 2023
The Swellesley Report •

Wellesley Free Library airs its 5-year plan

The Wellesley Free Library (WFL) has published its new Strategic Plan outlining the next five years, focusing on both interior and structural/social changes to best support its beloved spaces. (We’ve embedded the plan below).

This is a follow-up to the plan for 2019-2023, during which time the main branch underwent a major renovation and Wellesley’s institution was named one of 258 “Star Libraries” by Library Journal.

Each library that the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners oversees—
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