BUNS Podcast

A high school student, a college sophomore, and a professor of education react to the college admissions bribery scandal, highlighting the systemic flaws in higher education that favor privileged applicants and discourage people of color from successfully applying, or applying at all.

Our Business Editor Dave Sebastian joins the show as we discuss the his coverage of a recent Harvard University lawsuit and tips for covering breaking news stories.

“Between the Bylines” is a weekly podcast from the Boston University News Service hosted by the K. Sophie Will and Abigail Freeman where they unpack must-read stories from the past week through the lens of student journalism. Hear how the story was made, from the writers and editors who made it.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (left), Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (middle) and President Donald Trump (right). It has been a week since North Korea threatened to resume weapons testing, but President Trump is yet to take any actions. Yun Choi, BU student from South Korea. shares her thoughts.

Copyright: Yun Choi

Whoever runs for president will be facing an increased up-tick in incidents of Anti-semitism and racism. Scholars and activists discussed this rise of hate in America and around the world recently at Boston University. Speakers specifically talked about blacks and Jews, and the oppression they have faced and still face. There are many factors driving the two groups apart. But speakers discussed common ground that can bring them together. Lexi Peery reports.

Former gang members spoke on a panel at the Epiphany School on Feb. 27, 2019. Rachel Rock reports.

Studying the television and production at BU, Natalie Lomske made videos on the available resources and helpful information for people with disabilities and published them on her Youtube channel, such as the wheelchair accessible apartment search in Boston.

Martin Luther King Jr. and wife Coretta Scott King will forever be memorialized in the Boston Common. The memorial, titled The Embrace, is made up of four bronze arms intertwined in a hug. Paul English is the co-chair for King Boston, which commissioned the art piece, and says public reaction to the memorial has been positive so far. Lexi Peery reports.

Photo credit: "The Embrace" (Courtesy: Hank Willis Thomas and MASS Design Group/King Boston)

Black mothers are three to four times more likely to die compared to white mothers.

Despite progress in race relations, racial disparities still exist in many areas, including health care. Yun Choi looks into racial differences in maternal mortality.

Photo credit to John H. White/Wikimedia Commons

Dr. Lorraine Wolf, director of Disability Services at Boston University, explains why students with autism should be supported to earn Bachelor's degrees.

Our In-Depth and Data Editor Matt Niksa joins the show as we discuss the Weekly Wonder, climate change, wicked free wi-fi and NICAR.

“Between the Bylines” is a weekly podcast from the Boston University News Service hosted by the K. Sophie Will and Abigail Freeman where they unpack must-read stories from the past week through the lens of student journalism. Hear how the story was made, from the writers and editors who made it.