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POLITICS
'Leaked' Video Of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Proves She... Has Friends, Can Dance
By Carla Herreria and Saba Hamedy
The youngest congresswoman dared to participate in a viral “Breakfast Club” video while in college. Oh, the scandal!
HUFFPOST PERSONAL
I Couldn’t Afford To Pay My Student Loans. Then I Received A Warrant For My Arrest.
By Arielle Gray, Guest Writer
My story isn’t at all uncommon.
BLACK VOICES
There's Now A Study Backing Up Link Between Police Shootings, Racial Segregation
By Jenna Amatulli
"This problem is not simply about the actions of individuals, but about the actions of all of society," says one author of the Boston University study.
POLITICS
The NRA Wants Gun Owners To Carry Everywhere. Here's Why They Shouldn't.
By Melissa Jeltsen
A new study finds that weaker concealed carry laws are linked to significantly higher rates of gun homicide.
HEALTHY LIVING
The More We Learn About CTE, The Harder It Is For Football To Stay The Same
By Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience
It's clear something has to change. But what?
WOMEN
Women Scientists Report Sexual Harassment On Boston University Expeditions
By Jenavieve Hatch
The harassment reportedly occurred on BU research trips to Antarctica.
HEALTHY LIVING
A Single Mindfulness Exercise Could Help Reduce Alcohol Cravings
By Lisa Rapaport, Reuters
While this is just a small short-term study, researchers are surprised at how effective it is.
BLACK VOICES
Boston Mayor Leads Effort To Tackle City's Quietly Roiling Racial Tensions
By Kevin C. Peterson, Contributor
Writer on Race & Politics
City struggles mightily to seek race solutions after series of slurs.
POLITICS
Boston Appeals Court Rejects Federal Prosecutors Who Tried Too Hard
By Martin Gottesfeld, Contributor
Imprisoned human rights activist, alleged Anonymous hacker, an...
Last Friday the highest court in New England told the always-amorous Boston U.S. Attorney’s office that it needs some space
POLITICS
Senator Rubio And Governor Scott – Please Help: He's Dead, She’s Paralyzed, and I’m Imprisoned
By Martin Gottesfeld, Contributor
Imprisoned human rights activist, alleged Anonymous hacker, an...
Dear Senator Marco Rubio and Governor Rick Scott, I’m asking you to take a moral stand against bullying, and health care
PARENTS
Tips and travails of doing a college tour
By Allison de Laveaga, Contributor
Writer focusing on parenting, spirituality and travel
See the sights beyond the schools.
SPORTS
Sport and Society for Arete -Denial
By Richard Crepeau, Contributor
Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Central Flo...
As noted here a week ago, the NFL reports that the number of concussions this season is down. Whether that drop is statistically
SCIENCE
America's Nobel Success is the Story of Immigrants
By The Conversation US, Contributor
Views from experts in academia, providing fact-based analysis ...
Trump supporters in the United States - much like Brexit supporters across the Atlantic - seem worried that this embrace
CULTURE & ARTS
Tanglewood Plays Host To A BUTI Of A Concert
By Michael Levin, Contributor
New York Times best selling author Michael Levin writes freque...
It's said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but on Saturday, August 6, at Tanglewood in Western Massachusetts, BUTI will be in the beholder's ear.
POLITICS
Public Health Research Reduced Smoking Deaths -- It Could Do The Same For Gun Violence
By The Conversation US, Contributor
Views from experts in academia, providing fact-based analysis ...
Prayers are not going to fix the fact that each year 30,000 deaths and many more injuries are caused by firearm violence. Recognizing gun violence for the public health problem it is might.
COLLEGE
Checking In With Alex Shadrow, Founder and CEO of UNItiques
By She's Fit to Lead, Contributor
Online go to site for young women 18-24 to #ConnectToConfidence
Alex started a small online marketplace just for herself and fellow BU students. With the comfort and security of knowing
SPORTS
Scientists Are Getting Serious About Diagnosing CTE In The Living
By Juliet Spies-Gans
The degenerative brain disease has already wreaked havoc on too many lives.
COLLEGE
Is Boston University Bold Enough to Listen?
By Ibrahim Rashid, Contributor
Founder of My Muslim Friends
Mental health clearly matters at BU. But does it to our administration? Recently students have gone as far as to say that they felt neglected by the university.
BUSINESS
Customer service on hold: we hate phone menus and don't trust virtual assistants like Siri
By The Conversation US, Contributor
Views from experts in academia, providing fact-based analysis ...
People also consistently reported their frustration with the robot's (in)ability to understand them and the need to repeat
COLLEGE
Mental Health Takes a Hit at Boston University
By Ibrahim Rashid, Contributor
Founder of My Muslim Friends
I hesitantly stepped onto Boston University's campus in the fall of 2014. As someone with anxiety, I was apprehensive about the transition to a big school in an even bigger city, but I had not anticipated the hardships I would face.
ENTERTAINMENT
From Boston University to Army Paratrooper to The Academy Awards: Q & A with Henry Hughes
By Xaque Gruber, Contributor
Writer
HH: George mentored me through a veterans organization and has been an immense help in developing my craft. Over the years
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