BUNS Podcast

Boston University has lifted some of its COVID-19 policies effective Feb. 21, including the cancellation of the green badge, resumption of catering services, and permissions for visitors entering residences and dining halls.

Audrey Shi reports

In a groundbreaking decision, the Massachusetts House of Representatives voted to create a path for allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. The vote last week was a landslide, 120-36, and is a big step forward for greater immigrant rights as the bill now moves on to the Senate. Jane Avery reports

Soon, money to fight the opioid crisis could come from the companies that distributed and sold the deadly drugs. A record 104,000 Americans died from opioids over the last year, according to the CDC.

Grace Ferguson has more.

PlantPub will soon be making its Boston debut across the street from Fenway Park. This new location joins the original restaurant’s location in Cambridge, offering vegan takes on crowd favorites, such as hotdogs, pizza, and burgers. WTBU Reporter Adriana Cardenas-Valles has more

The city of Boston is allocating a new MassWorks grant for economic development and housing projects in the Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and Charlestown neighborhoods. In Jamaica Plain, this will include the construction of affordable housing units, new roadways, green spaces, and utility upgrades. WTBU reporter Anh Nguyen spoke to small business owners in Jamaica Plain.

Moscow is ramping up aggression against Ukraine in what some are calling the start of an invasion. Elina-Alem Kent is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent who had to leave Kyiv and go west for her own safety. WTBU's Daniel Kool asked her about the growing Russian threat to Ukraine.

Boston University men's basketball Head Coach Joe Jones spoke about his squad which has won eight of their last 10 game since Jan 19.

Ben Silver reports

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a letter urging Massachusetts colleges and universities to lead the state’s push towards an endemic phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic. With schools and parts of the state taking steps back to normal, we checked the pulse of Boston University to see how people feel about these changes.

In hockey news, the Bruins surrendered four goals to the New York Islanders Thursday night, earning their fourth loss in five games.

Seth Helman has a wrap-up on the match, as well as the Bruins' form as of late.

Boston Public Schools has a staffing problem—shortages of teachers and substitutes are forcing schools to constantly reassess whether they can stay open.

And Boston isn't alone. Bree Dusseault, a researcher at Arizona State University's Center for Reinventing Public Education, says schools across the country are having trouble filling positions.

WTBU's Grace Ferguson asked her about the problem and possible solutions.