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Getting back into the swing of things after winter break can be challenging for many students, including myself. The adjustment to waking up at a specific time, remaining organized, and meeting study demands can be difficult after a month of relaxation. However, with the start of the new semester, there are several strategies to ease […]
On April 15, 2023, violent confrontations broke out in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), leading to the displacement of over 11.5 million individuals. According to the Code of Federal Regulations, this conflict is largely a struggle for power between the leaders of […]
Victor Ambros, professor of natural science at the UMass Chan Medical School, and Gary Ruvkun, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, were presented with “the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine” on October 7 for their groundbreaking discovery of microRNA. MicroRNA, as defined by Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, is “a short segment of RNA that suppresses gene […]
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have impacted the lives of many and millions of Floridians were urged to evacuate for their safety. Hurricane Helene has been classified as one of the worst hurricanes in the U.S., second only to Hurricane Katrina which hit in 2005. A hurricane watch was issued for twenty counties. Additionally, a tropical […]
In response to the escalating threat of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Massachusetts, BSU has taken proactive measures by conducting necessary spraying to ensure the safety of our campus. BSU worked with Plymouth County Mosquito Control (PCMC) to spray the campus on September 3rd. The transmission of EEE involves mosquitoes acting as vectors, with birds […]
Program Council’s (PC) free Annual Carnival took place on Sunday, April 14th in the Moakley Lot, providing plenty of space for each attraction. This year’s carnival was larger than last year. “The carnival kept falling on rainy days [last year], so we couldn’t do as much,” said Phoebe Wilmot (she/her), Spirit and Traditions Director of […]
Gilmore Girls has been my favorite show since I was 14. I consider myself a bit of a Gilmore Girls connoisseur, as I have watched the series three times and I am currently on my fourth run-through. For those of you who do not know, Gilmore Girls is about the quirky and heartwarming mother-daughter relationship […]
Members of the International Mathematical Union (IMU) made the executive decision on April 1st, 2024 to adopt the Swedish form of the slope-intercept formula, y=kx+m, for countries throughout the world. The Swedish slope-intercept formula has been in use since the 1840s. It is derived from the word “riktningscoefficient,” which means “direction coefficient.” In this formula, […]
March is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to celebrating all women, both past and present, and their accomplishments everywhere. To celebrate, BSU hosted HERStory, an evening focused on Women’s Wellness for alumna, students who identify as women, BSU employees, and friends of BSU. The Bridgewater Alumni Association and the Career Services & Internship Office […]
Black History Month is a time dedicated to honoring all African Americans from a variety of time periods in the United States. Not only is it something to proudly celebrate throughout the country, but also at BSU. The Latin American & Caribbean Studies, African American Studies, and African Studies united to present the Black History […]
