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Photo of the attack on the Electoral Vote count happening in the capitol on January 6, 2021 by a pro-Trump mob storming the Capitol. The insurgents are seen here with Trump 2020 flags and American flags waving as tear gas emerges from the second level of the capitol building.

Politics

Is the Attack on the US Capitol Populism?

January 7, 2021

Composite image of students and memorable moments from 2020, including the California Wild Fires, a portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, protestors yelling at copes, students moving into BU with masks on, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris doing a knuckle-touch, COVID patients in the hospital, and one of first people in the US receiving a coronavirus vaccine.

Student Voices

Terriers Take a Final Look Back at 2020

December 17, 2020

A photo of a mother helping her two children with remote learning.

Voices & Opinion

POV: COVID-19 and Resulting School Closures Could Set Back Women’s Workforce Gains for Years to Come

December 16, 2020

Student Voices

40 Tuesdays, 40 Terriers, 40 Inspiring Pieces of Advice

December 11, 2020

Composite image of three vertical photos. The first photo, taken by Skyler Gauuan, shows to women in the corner mirror of a small grocery store with a social distancing sign. The next photo from Bridgette Lang depicts pink fluffy clouds over Kenmore Square. The last photo from Christine Russo shows a piece of graph paper and pen sitting in front of computer with google open with someone in the background working on their laptop. Overlay is bright pink.

Student Voices

Photos of Life Before the Pandemic and Now, Our New Normal

December 5, 2020

Photo of the students of the BU Filipino Student Association sitting in a hallway with green FSA sweatshirts on.

Voices & Opinion

POV: Universities Need to Invest in, and Support, Cultural Organizations for Students

December 3, 2020

A photo of a mother and child walking down the street wearing masks

Urban Health

BU Initiative on Cities: US Mayors Pessimistic about Post COVID Budget Cuts, Long-term Damage

December 3, 2020

Photo of Delice Nsubayi in a purple blazer looking off into the middle distance.

Student Voices

Holding BU to Account on Race

November 29, 2020

Photo of the U.S. Capitol in Washington shrouded in mist, on Friday night, Dec. 13, 2019. The lights are on underneath the buildings column’s and a few people in silhouette are seen in front of the building. Overlay reads "POV"

Voices & Opinion

POV: Trump May Have Lost the Election, but a Real, Slow-Motion Coup Is Underway

November 25, 2020

Photo of a large group of turkeys in a confined structure. The turkeys have white feathers and pinkish blue heads.

Voices & Opinion

POV: This Thanksgiving, Think of the Turkeys

November 24, 2020

Student Voices

Asking International Students: Why is BU Special to You?

November 19, 2020

LGBTQ

How To Be an Ally to Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming People in the BU Community

November 16, 2020

Photo of a protestor holding a red sign that reads "SAY HER NAME BREONNA TAYLOR" during a September rally in Louisville, Kentucky. The protestor has a black power fist on their face mask, a crowd of people and a tall white building are seen behind them.

Racism & Policing

BU Researchers Advocate Better Bias Training for Police

November 14, 2020

A photo of a green line train on Comm Ave. with a blue overlay with a video play button. Text reads "BU Today: 2020 Presidential Election"

Student Voices

Video: BU Students Reflect on Historic 2020 Presidential Election

November 13, 2020

Pop art photo illustration of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris

Madam Vice President

Voices of BU Women Rejoicing with Kamala Harris

November 11, 2020

A photo of President Donald Trump taking questions in the White House briefing room

Voices & Opinion

POV: Many Americans Distrust the Media, but It’s Not a New Phenomenon

November 10, 2020

Photo of Mayor Martin J. Walsh speaking at a press conference at Boston City Hall in Boston, flanked by members of the Boston Police Reform Task Force, as he announces a plan for a slate of reforms to the Boston Police Department on Oct. 13, 2020. Walsh stands at a podium on the right of the photo, with the reform task around him.

Voices & Opinion

POV: Reforming Boston’s Police Department

November 7, 2020

Photo of a hand of a student holding a pencil while testing filling out a standardized test answer sheet.

Voices & Opinion

POV: BU Should Join the GRE Exit

November 6, 2020

Illustration showing a donkey and elephant pulling the White House in opposite directions

Politics

Election 2020: A Day of Nervousness Turns to a Night of Uncertainty

November 3, 2020

A photograph of Joe Biden giving a campaign speech at a podium with an American flag in the background

Voices & Opinion

POV: Elect Joe Biden President

October 30, 2020