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Strike a Chord with ASB 2020!
by Lauren Joyner The Alternative Service Break program is getting ready for another round of service trips for this spring break. With 20 trips traveling to various communities around the US, students are able to participate in meaningful service while exploring a new place and creating lasting connections with fellow BU... More
Local Spotlight: Brookline Booksmith
By Kaylee Wang When I was young, I was hollered by my mom out of bed and dragged to the same old bookstore where I had to sit and read whatever for the whole morning, every single Sunday. Today, bookstore may sound like an amusement park to kids. A lot of... More
Get Involved at BU: DREAM
by Nobel Chan DREAM is a Boston-based organization that works with children from low-income families, aiming to reduce the opportunity gap between them and higher-income households. Every Saturday, Boston University students bring kids to campus to participate in a variety of activities, including hip-hop dance lessons, basketball games, and arts and crafts... More
Get Involved: Project Sunshine
by Nobel Chan Each year, over 3 million children are hospitalized in the United States, often causing great emotional and mental distress. For many of these young children, a hospital can be an isolating place without much reason to smile. That is what Project Sunshine aims to change; with the help... More
Black Lives Matter: A Letter to the Community and Resources for Engagement
EDUCATE. REFLECT. TAKE ACTION. Today, we are writing with a heavy heart. We grieve with you over the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, James Scurlock, and so many others. We do not condone the police brutality or systemic racism that plagues our communities and stand in solidarity with... More