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Bruins training camp takeaways: Brad Marchand buying Pavel Zacha’s stock as Boston’s top center
Bruins “I still think there’s another step in his game that he’s gonna take and it’s gonna be fun to see.” Pavel Zacha and Brad Marchand could log plenty of minutes together on Boston’s top power-play unit this winter. Barry Chin / The Boston Globe Pavel Zacha is well aware of the responsibilities set to […]
Read: Ibram X. Kendi addresses allegations about BU’s antiracist center
Local News Kendi said he welcomes Boston University’s inquiry into the Center for Antiracist Research, defending his decision to “take the long view” amid news of layoffs and restructuring. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, seen moderating a panel in Somerville last year, established the Center for Antiracist Research in 2020. Carlin Stiehl for The Boston Globe, […]
Racist graffiti found on Tufts campus after Africana Center event
Local News A cannon on campus, which is traditionally repainted by students, was vandalized with hateful messages as students returned for the fall semester. Racist graffiti was found on the campus of Tufts University this week, prompting anger among the student body and an official investigation. The graffiti was found on and near the Tufts […]
‘Inquiry’ launched into Ibram X. Kendi’s Center for Antiracist Research at BU
Schools Boston University confirmed it received complaints about the Center for Antiracist Research’s culture and financial management after a round of recent layoffs. Ibram X. Kendi, director of Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research, stands for a portrait Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Boston. AP Photo/Steven Senne, File Boston University said it is conducting an […]
Northeastern will lead a new virus outbreak prediction center. Here’s what to know.
Health The new center at Northeastern will track infectious diseases and provide outbreak forecasts to communities, sort of like a “National Weather Service for epidemics.” Northeastern University received funding from the CDC to lead a new center that tracks infectious diseases and forecasts outbreaks. Rodrique Ngowi/Associated Press When COVID-19 rapidly spread across the nation, infectious […]
5 things to know about new Celtic center Neemias Queta
Celtics The seven-footer was the NBA G League MVP runner-up last season. Neemias Queta signed a two-way deal with the Celtics on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Locher) Here’s how the NBA’s new rest policy will affect the Celtics The Celtics reportedly signed 24-year-old center Neemias Queta to a two-way contract on Saturday, providing depth for Boston’s […]
In Matthew Poitras, the Bruins might have found an impact center. But is he ready in 2023?
Bruins “I’m gonna try and do my best to make it hard to send me back to juniors.” Matthew Poitras will play in either the NHL or OHL this season. Jessica Rinaldi / The Boston Globe The Bruins are not setting any limits on Matthew Poitras during training camp. The 2022 second-round pick will not […]