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Photo: A bright overhead shot of a white table with scattered white heart-shaped Valentine's candies. Candies are semi-arranged so that there is a large space in the center.

Valentine’s Day

For This Valentine’s Day, Terriers Send Love Notes—to Themselves

February 14, 2023

Photo: A young student with curly orange hair and wearing a large leather jacket and black dress reads from her phone as she speaks into a mic set up in front of a blackboard. Behind her, written in chalk on the large blackboard is "The Lonely Club" as well as contact information for the club.

The Beacon’s Anti-Valentines Open Mic

February 13, 2023

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Books

12 Books to Make Your Heart Beat Faster This Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2023

Students gather on the BU Beach on a warm day on April 12, 2022 Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University. A white play button overlays the image

Student Life

What Is Your Favorite Date Destination on or Near Campus?

February 13, 2023

BU Today 02-13-2023

February 13, 2023

Photo: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu poses for a group picture with the 12th Annual City of Boston Scholar recipients during the recognition event at Metropolitan College, Thursday, February 9, 2023. A diverse group of people pose in front of a large, tan wall that has the letters "MET" in red behind them.

BU’s City of Boston Employees Scholarship Program

February 12, 2023

Photo: A red rectangular box of chocolate covered strawberries. The strawberries rest in a small, white paper holders.

Things-to-do

The Week Ahead: February 13 to 20

February 10, 2023

Photo: Clear green to-go containers are shown with orders in them on wire racks. They're each labeled with receipts for what is in the order.

Campus Life

Going Green: Reusable Container Initiative Starts at GSU

February 10, 2023

Photo: BU Students wearing large white and red "Boston" ice hockey jerseys cheer and celebrate BU men's hockey in the crowd during a game. Students from left to right: Taelor Anderson(CAS'24), Riley Egan (COM'25), Evan Teplensky(CAS'23).

Student Life

Video: For These Three Friends, Men’s Hockey Is the Tie That Binds

February 10, 2023

FILE - Emergency teams search for people in the rubble of a destroyed building in Adana, southern Turkey, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. The Turkish government has for years tempted fate by not enforcing modern construction codes at the same time it was allowing — and in some cases, encouraging — a real estate boom in earthquake-prone areas, according to experts in geology and engineering who repeatedly issued warnings. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Mental Health

POV: The Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria and the Challenge of Disasters

February 10, 2023

BU Today 02-10-2023

February 10, 2023

Photo: Rescuers and residents search through the rubble of collapsed buildings in the town of Harem near the Turkish border, Idlib province, Syria, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Overhead shot of collapsed building, rubble, and people.

Earthquake Relief

A List: How You Can Help Earthquake Victims and Families in Turkey and Syria

February 9, 2023

Photo: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, an older tan man with grey hair and mustache, tours the site of destroyed buildings during his visit to the city of Kahramanmaras in southeast Turkey, two days after the severe earthquake that hit the region. Rescuers and people can be seen behind him standing and working through large piles of rubble and debris.

Voices & Opinion

POV: Erdoğan’s Response to Earthquake Leaves Turkish People Feeling Abandoned—Again

February 9, 2023

State Farm Stadium is shown, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The stadium will host the NFL Super Bowl LVII football game on Feb. 12. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Sports

This Year’s Super Bowl Ads Are Relying on Humor and A-List Celebs Like Aaron Paul, Alicia Silverstone, and Jack Harlow

February 9, 2023

BU Today 02-09-2023

February 9, 2023

Photo: A group of young Black women stand on stage and model a range of stylish, African print fashion items as a similarly-dressed DJ points out the clothes' features.

African Students Organization Culture Show

February 8, 2023

2/8/23 -- Boston, MassachusettsBaiden Wright (CAS’23) an RA at Myles Standish Hall takes tot he mic during a rally in the GSU Plaza for the unionization of Residence Assistance Feb 8. The group is unionizing for, among other things, dining plans for all, guaranteed medical leave, mental health care, stipends for RAs and housing security.Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography

University News

BU’s Resident Assistants Move to Unionize, Ask for Stipend, Support

February 8, 2023

Photo: A crowd of Kansas City Chief fans cheer. The focal fan is in a red and gold mask with a black lanyard and a white jersey. Next to the fan, on the right, is another fan yelling with a black cardigan and a grey t-shirt. She has short gray hair. Everyone around them is wearing a Kansas city jersey. The lighting in the area they are in is purple and blue.

Weekender

The Weekender: February 10 to 12

February 8, 2023

Blog cover photo featuring geometric shapes with images of musicians including: Miranda Rae, Lola Brooke, Alexis Peart, Libianca, Rozime Lindsey, and Fridayy

Music

Rising Stars: 6 Black Musicians You Need to Know

February 8, 2023

BU Today 02-08-2023

February 8, 2023