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Episodes

2024 Wrapped: A year in review

2024 is almost over, and what a year we’ve had! So much has happened this year from politics to sports to pop culture. Beat Reporter Shira Levy takes a look back at the major events of 2024. Photo Courtesy of Spotify

Dec 06, 20246 min

How to host the perfect (and cheap) Friendsgiving in a dorm

Planning a Friendsgiving in your dorm doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Based on advice from BU students who’ve hosted their own, Beat Reporter Shira Levy has the ultimate guide to throwing the perfect, fun, and budget-friendly Friendsgiving! Photo Courtesy of NBC

Nov 24, 20247 min

Interstride is helping international students secure jobs and internships

Since the beginning of November, all Boston University students have had access to Interstride, a career search platform equipped with H1B sponsorship history, helping international students as well as domestic students to effectively navigate career journeys. Listen to Beat Reporter Xiaoya Shao talk about how to use Interstride and how its helping international students.

Nov 22, 20243 min

Social media's double-edged sword: BU students discuss its influence on young voters

As social media becomes an important tool for political engagement, Boston University students reflect on its double-edged impact on young voters. With platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) at the heart of political messaging, candidates are reaching younger audiences more than ever - but at what cost? Election Contributor Zihan Zhang spoke to students on campus about the pros and cons of social media during this election.

Nov 05, 20242 min

Mayor Wu announces a compromise to temporarily increase commercial property taxes

Mayor Wu has announced a compromise to temporarily increase commercial property taxes. The plan would allow the city to tax commercial property up to 181.5% rate as compared to the current 175% rate. The tax increases are set to reduce projected tax spikes for city residents after Wu's office shared that an average single-family home in Boston was experiencing a 14 percent property tax increase year by year. We will hear conversations with Boston residents/renters, city councilors, and professor...

Nov 01, 20244 min

Storms of change: navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Milton

Over the last few weeks we have seen Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton all over the news. We may have family or friends there, or even live nearby ourselves. New Englanders have never experienced such hurricanes. This episode will help those of us who haven’t experienced these storms understand the destruction and the recovery process. It will educate us on the topic and provide ways to help. We will hear personal anecdotes from students, individuals whose homes were destroyed, and from a po...

Oct 28, 202432 min

Biker safety

Biker safety by BU News Service

Oct 13, 202410 min

The Ultimate Goal

Joshua Bolma was just a young boy when he traveled across the seas from Accra, Ghana to follow his dreams of becoming a professional soccer player. Now he is 21 years old, plays for the New England Revolutions and is pursuing his college degree. Many young athletes can learn from Bolma's determination and sacrifices. In a podcast produced by Tyra Brooks, he reflects on how far he's come and what lies ahead.

Mar 07, 202414 min

BU Resident Assistants Stride to Unionize

BU resident assistants are seeking unionization in hopes of receiving proper compensation and university recognition for their work that they believe is undervalued.

Feb 21, 20242 min

The Fintech World for Dummies

The rapidly growing industry of the fintech world can be a complex concept to digest. Listen to beat reporter Vidisha Naik's discussion with an expert, who also doubles as her brother, as they break it down.

Feb 15, 202417 min
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