Local Band Lake Street Dive Returns to Its Roots
AUDIO: Lake Street Dive kicked off their tour at the Sinclair in Boston last Friday to promote their new album, “Bad Self Portraits.”
Global Battles Over Gay Rights Heat Up
AUDIO: WTBU Reporter Brooke Jackson-Glidden reports on gay rights debates in Arizona, Kansas, and abroad in Uganda.
Should Cocaine Be Legal?
AUDIO: Despite the initial successes of marijuana legalization, Mikaela Lefrak says the U.S. government shouldn’t take similar measures with hard drugs like cocaine.
Health Connector’s Application Backlog
AUDIO: The Massachusetts Health Connector faces heaps of criticism for the 50,000 application backlog it has yet to process, but some experts say Massachusetts is really a trailblazer when it comes to the Affordable Care Act.
AUDIO: Pussy Riot Members Arrested
AUDIO: Two members of the Russian Punk band Pussy Riot have been released after being detained by police at Sochi.
AUDIO: Race to Find Governor Deval Patrick’s Successor
After seven years in office, Massachusetts is saying goodbye to Governor Dval Patrick. The race begins to find his successor.
AUDIO: Medical Marijuana Dispensary on Boylston
AUDIO: A medical marijuana dispensary named Good Chemistry, Inc. in Boston is facing scrutiny for providing false information on their permit application.
AUDIO: The SAT and College Success
A new study looks at the impact of SAT scores on college success. BU News Service’s Jamie Bologna reports.
AUDIO: Mike Eruzione Talks Olympic Hockey
Mike Eruzione, a former BU alum and captain of 1980 gold medal winning U.S. men’s national ice hockey team, discusses the impact the Miracle on Ice had on hockey in America.
AUDIO: eBay Founder Launches New Media Co, First Look
BU News Service editor Mikaela Lefrak reports on a new media venture by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar.