Gravity, gourds, and glorious explosions: Boston University’s pumpkin drop tradition defies limits! – The Times of India

Gravity, gourds, and glorious explosions: Boston University’s pumpkin drop tradition defies limits! – The Times of India

When it comes to pumpkins, most people think of cozy fall treats like pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pies, or Halloween jack-o’-lanterns. But at Boston University, pumpkins serve a different—and far messier—purpose.Each year, the BU Physics Department takes the spirit of the season to the next level with their iconic Pumpkin Drop, where rotting pumpkins are…

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Boston to close 100-year-old schools amid declining enrollment: Explore the 6 schools set to close in 2025-26 – Times of India

Boston to close 100-year-old schools amid declining enrollment: Explore the 6 schools set to close in 2025-26 – Times of India

Boston Public Schools to Close or Merge Multiple Campuses, Impacting Thousands of Low-Income Families. (Representative Image, Getty Images) As part of an ambitious education overhaul, the City of Boston has proposed closing several historic schools by the end of the 2025-26 academic year. The closures, which include schools over a century old, come amid continuing…

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