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Photo: Dancers shrouded in red light make an ominous pose with their arms outstretched during a recent performance. Photo © Tony Powell. 2023 Alvin Ailey DC Gala. Kennedy Center. February 8, 2023

Things-To-Do

The Week Ahead: May 1 to 7

April 28, 2023

Health & Wellness

My Big Idea: A Directory of Gluten-Free Products, Recipes, and Local Restaurants

April 18, 2023

Photo: a dozen or more strawberry shortcake cookies, which are golden brown and have strawberries and minimarshmellows around the sides

Recipe Series

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

April 18, 2023

Photo: Sharlene Chang (SHA’24) and Irene Kim (COM’23), two young Asian women holding boba teas, smile and pose resting together. They sit in front of a backdrop of large boba tea recreations made out of cardboard and puff balls.

Watch Now

Video: Boba Showdown

April 14, 2023

Photo: A zoomed photo of various different vegetables such as mushrooms, carrots, cauliflower, and a handful of raspberries on the lefthand side.

Voices & Opinion

POV: Pesticides and Produce—Ignore the “Dirty Dozen” List of Fruits and Vegetables

April 10, 2023

Photo: A plate of golden, fluffy pancakes decorated with red raspberries. The plate is Tiffany blue and the fluffy pancakes are cut into squares.

recipe series

Fluffy Raspberry Lemon Ricotta Baked Pancake

March 27, 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: Five young feminine-presenting individuals laugh and dine at El Jefe's Taqueria. They sit at two, parallel tables. From left, the individual wears a white jacket and long black hair. Next, the individual has a light, gray shirt and long black hair. The next individual has square glasses, a black button up, and long black hair. They are throwing their head back to laugh. Second to last, on the right, the individual has a light gray hoodie on and long, black hair. The right-most individual has a white puffer coat on with black fur trim on the hood. Their hair is long, with black roots and bleached from the crown of their head, down.

Restaurants

Video: El Jefe’s Taqueria Granted Extended Hours despite BU Fears of Police Incidents

February 3, 2023

Food

Five Boston-Area Restaurants to Consider for Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2023

Photo: a red bowl sat next to a window letting in natural light is filled with a dark green soup and topped with homemade croutons, a dollop of cheese, and capers.

RECIPE SERIES

Creamy Broccoli, Spinach, and Herb Soup with Crispy Capers

January 30, 2023

Photo: Businessperson Catarina Chang (SHA'11) poses for a photo at Sunset Cantina on January 17,2023. A young Asian woman wearing a long-sleeved jewell blue blouse, poses with arms folded over each other on a wooden divider. Wooden dining tables can be seen in a seating area behind her. The ceiling/walls are decorated with brightly colored fan ornaments of various sizes.

Food & Dining

Sunset Cantina Reopens, with an Alum a Co-owner

January 25, 2023

Photo: Overhead shot of Fiorella Polit (CAS’24) studying for her neuropsychology exam on the fifth floor of LAW Dec 5. A young woman in a white puffy jacket writes in a notebook in front of an open Apple laptop. Various snacks and an open colored pencil case sit around her on the table she writes on.

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Video: It’s Time for Finals: That Means It’s Also Time to Stock Up on Snacks

December 9, 2022

Photo: A dark loaf of dense bread has two slices cut and laid out in front of the rest of the loaf on a large white plate.

RECIPE SERIES

Orange Swirl Gingerbread Loaf

December 5, 2022

Photo: A stock image of a cookie with colorful candy-coated chocolates smushed on top. The cookie rests on a flat, light red background with various candy-chocolates scattered artistically around.

Food & Dining

It’s National Cookie Day: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at These Local Eateries

December 1, 2022

Photo: A large piece of butternut squash manicotti topped with Brussels sprouts, pickled apple, and almonds is shown on a white plate. A slight sprinkling of Parmesan cheese tops the dish.

recipe

VIDEO: What’s for Thanksgiving? Try This Fall-Themed Manicotti with Squash and Brussels Sprouts

November 18, 2022

Photo: Exterior of Fuel America. Large red letters read "Fuel America" as the red canopy below reads "A new American Coffeehouse" both over the entrance for the shop.

Food & Dining

New Coffee Shop, Fuel America, Opens on West Campus

November 9, 2022

Photo: A pasta dish made of clams, white Beans, Tomatoes, and kale in a red sauce is shown plated on wooden table and red cloth.

RECIPE SERIES

Pasta with Clams, White Beans, Tomatoes, and Kale

November 7, 2022

Collage: Left photo shows a pile of raw food including slabs of meat and veggies. The right photo shows piles of dirt. The photos are split diagonally in the middle.

Sustainability

Video: Where Does BU’s Food Waste Go?

November 4, 2022

Photo: A Filipino student holds up a bowl of arroz caldo as they smile for the camera in their kitchen. A cutout of a photo of the porridge is shown in the right hand corner with a bright yellow border.

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[Video] How to Cook Arroz Caldo

November 2, 2022

Photo: A pile of different types and brands of candy are shown.

Halloween

Video: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? Skittles? Snickers? What’s Your Favorite Halloween Candy?

October 28, 2022

Video: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? Skittles? Snickers? What’s Your Favorite Halloween Candy?