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‘Worst landlords’ survey in Allston-Brighton aims to assess rental property conditions, residents respond
Last week, Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon released a survey titled “Worst Landlords in Allston-Brighton,” to identify poor rental conditions in the neighborhoods and the landlords responsible for them. More than six in ten housing units are renter-occupied in Boston, according…
Green Line shuts down again to update signals, leaving students reliant on MBTA shuttles
The Green Line’s Boston College Branch service is suspended between Babcock Street Station and North Station from Sept. 26 to Oct. 4, marking the sixth planned suspension period in the last year, according to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Over the 12-month…
Old quarterbacks can still learn new tricks | Inside the Pocket
Wearing a jersey adorned with a golden “C,” the newly named captain and backup quarterback Marcus Mariota showed once again why he’s the answer to the Washington Commanders’ problems.
Behind the team working to bring biology, agriculture and engineering into the future
A lab at Boston University’s College of Engineering is working to create cutting-edge technology that could help make agriculture more efficient –– and support food security. El Microbial Integration Group –– led by principal investigator Miguel Jimenez, an assistant professor at…
Women’s soccer falls to Army in heartbreaking Patriot League final rematch
The Boston University women’s soccer team failed to extend their three-game win streak on Wednesday evening, falling 2-0 to Army West Point at Nickerson Field.
Student-built ‘Terrier Intelligence’ website connects users to campus AI community
Hoddie, a sophomore studying computer science and economics, said she spent her first year at Boston University exploring the AI community –– finding opportunities through research, clubs and conversations. This summer, she decided to build a platform to help other students…
BU Sustainability introduces Beantown Brew to dining halls
Boston University Dining Services collaborated with Jim’s Organic Coffee Sept. 18 to launch Beantown Brew, a coffee line inspired by BU Police Department’s community resource dog — Bean. BU Dining began its partnership with Massachusetts-based coffee roastery Jim’s Organic Coffee…
Amid BU Trustee Scholarship pause, recipients search for transparency
Boston University quietly paused and removed the Trustee Scholarship from the admissions website’s merit scholarships page January to reassess its financial aid opportunities. Now, trustee scholarship recipients said they are left confused and without access to information about…
The Ostrich Effect: Stop burying your head in the sand | Psych You Thought
I am willing to bet that as you are reading this, you either have an assignment waiting in your to-do list, a text from your boss asking you to come in early today or some other unresolved situation just waiting for you to address it. Well, thankfully you are not the only one who…
Gov. Healey asks feds to expedite review of proposed gas pipeline expansion in Mass.
Gov. Healey is asking the Trump administration to expedite its review of a proposed natural gas pipeline expansion project in New England.
Judge denies Clancy defense motion asking to find her not guilty
Judge William Sullivan issued the decision Thursday, stating that prosecutors had offered enough evidence for a jury to decide whether Clancy was criminally responsible for killing her three children.
Ex-Republican Sarah Longwell says she knows how to defeat Trumpism
After spending 8 years running focus groups with voters, the former Republican operative and Never-Trumper says she knows not only how voters think but why they vote the way they do.