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.

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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!

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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.

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.

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 professors at Boston University about their concerns and insights on the topic.

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Did you know that 3 Boston University Alumni landed interviews with Vice President Kamala Harris? Well it’s true! Today we are here to talk about their successes and inspiring stories.

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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 police chief in Florida. We will hear what Boston University has done to help and will continue to do to help our fellow Floridians through these difficult times.

Where can I donate?

(Make sure they are certified organizations!)

- American Red Cross

- All Hands and Hearts

How we can help Cynthia:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/langston-hurricane-relief

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Drink spiking in Boston by BU News Service

Biker safety by BU News Service

The new and improved MBTA: but is it really improved? by BU News Service