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COM dean addresses Epstein correspondence, apologizes for delay in providing students with transparency
5+ hour, 35+ min ago (604+ words) Marietta DiChristina, dean of Boston University's College of Communication, directly addressed students Tuesday for the first time since The Daily Free Press published a Feb. 4 article about DiChristina's correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein. DiChristina explained her connection to Epstein and apologized…...
‘You need a whole lot of luck’: BU students frustrated with on-campus housing selections seek off-campus solutions
5+ hour, 46+ min ago (355+ words) Some students struggled to get their desired on-campus housing selections during this year's selection process, which began on March 2, leading them to seek off-campus options." Toward the end of every spring semester, students have the option for same room selection,…...
GALLERY: Students Duel it out at Battle of the Bands
6+ hour ago (209+ words) On Monday night, over 100 students packed Metcalf Ballroom at the George Sherman Union to attend the "Battle of the Bands," an event where students could vote for the student opener of RhettRockz, BU's spring concert." " Six bands competed in the…...
West Springfield honors 15 'Bestie Westie' community heroes
12+ hour, 18+ min ago (69+ words) The West Springfield Cultural Council held its first-ever "Bestie Westie" Awards on Wednesday, honoring 15 individuals for their service to the community. The West Springfield Cultural Council held its first-ever "Bestie Westie" Awards on Wednesday, honoring 15 individuals for their service to…...
Defense rests in Somerville eviction case
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (582+ words) News | Features | Commentary | Calendar Defense attorneys representing a Somerville man facing eviction for non-payment of rent concluded their case Wednesday. Gary Rogers, the defendant, spent over two hours testifying on his rights as a tenant as he understands them. He…...
Woman shot on Millbury St. in Worcester; suspect involved in 2010 slaying
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (632+ words) WORCESTER " A woman was shot in the neck Tuesday afternoon, March 31, as she sat in her parked car on Millbury Street, authorities said. Her boyfriend is charged in the case. His criminal record includes involvement in a 2010 killing. In the…...
‘The people have spoken’: Pride flags multiply as BU students, staff protest against signage policy
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (971+ words) Boston University community members protested against BU's administration by placing pride and other flags in windows across campus after the University removed several over spring break and later insisted that enforcement of its signage policy does not explicitly target politically…...
Attleboro mayor announces plan to keep Capron Park Zoo open, warns about city layoffs
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (330+ words) April 1, 2026 / 8:47 PM EDT / CBS Boston The Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro, Massachusetts will remain open for now, but it will come at a cost. Attleboro Mayor Cathleen DeSimone announced Wednesday that the city will fund operations at the zoo in…...
Brown scores 43, Tatum has triple-double and Celtics run away from Heat, 147-129
5+ hour, 15+ min ago (328+ words) April 1, 2026 / 10:54 PM EDT / AP Jaylen Brown scored 43 points, Jayson Tatum had his first triple-double of the season and the Boston Celtics rode the strength of a record-setting first quarter to beat the Miami Heat 147-129 on Wednesday night." Tatum finished with…...
THUMP & SOUL SESSION To Bring Underground Dance Experience To New Bedford
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (193+ words) Event will feature music by GM Slim-One, The ZYG 808, and DaPhunkee Professor. Oversoul Theatre Collective will present THUMP & SOUL SESSION, a monthly pop-up dance event, on April 18 at 8:00 p.m. in the Maja Capek Room at the First Unitarian Church of New…...