Anna Gohman

The Emerald Review • May 2 2026

The New Climate Reality: Inside March’s Unprecedented Weather Extremes

March has frequently been a month of weather extremes. As winter transitions to spring, contrasting air masses clash within an atmospheric battleground of low-pressure systems and a powerful jet stream. In the past, the month’s notorious unpredictability has earned it a place in popular folklore characterized by catchy proverbs like “in like a lion, out like a lamb” and cautioned against by the famous warnings of Julius Caesar, urging to “Beware the Ides of March.” However,  this past month was...

The Daily Free Press • April 27 2026

Boston’s new 2030 Climate Action Plan targets 50% emissions reduction, carbon neutrality by 2050

Mayor Michelle Wu announced Boston’s 2030 Climate Action Plan Monday, which aims to cut Boston’s greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. 
The plan, which is a collaborative effort between Boston businesses and institutions, seeks to build decarbonization, improve access to sustainable transportation, invest in coastal resilience and expand green workforce development.
Boston is currently on track to cut emissions by 48%, Wu said at the East Boston community ev...

The Daily Free Press • April 22 2026

‘One Sun, One Earth, One People’: Faith communities and activists rally for climate action

Climate activists gathered at the Boston Common Sunday for the “One Sun, One Earth, One People” Earth Day celebration aimed at promoting renewable energy and immediate climate action. 
The rally, organized by faith-based activism group Boston Interfaith Climate Allies, or BICA, aimed to unite diverse communities for a “sacred celebration,” according to the organizations’ website. 
Following the rally at Boston Common, a brass band and choir led attendees to the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, wher...

The Daily Free Press • April 1 2026

COM dean addresses Epstein correspondence, apologizes for delay in providing students with transparency

Marietta DiChristina, dean of Boston University’s College of Communication, directly addressed students Tuesday for the first time since The Daily Free Press published a Feb. 4 article about DiChristina’s correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein. DiChristina explained her connection to Epstein and apologized for the delay in transparency.
The “Conversations with the Dean” event, which was attended by less than 10 students, came after nearly two months of requests from the BU community for transparenc...

The Daily Free Press • March 31 2026

BREAKING: Zara Larsson to headline spring concert, BU student, solo artist Enrico voted as opener

A Boston University Student Government official announced on Instagram Monday night that Swedish singer-songwriter Zara Larsson will be the headliner for “RhettRockz,” StuGov’s spring concert and “first student-built festival” taking place May 3 at Agganis Arena.
The Instagram story came shortly after StuGov’s Battle of the Bands, a competition between student solo and group acts to decide the concert’s opener. When the event concluded, Cian Moss, event emcee and StuGov co-director of engagement...

The Daily Free Press • March 25 2026

‘Not Good Enough’: Boston City Council hearing amplifies student and faculty concerns demanding transparency from university administrations

Students and faculty from Northeastern University and Boston University testified in a call for transparency, student representation and academic freedoms in higher education during a Boston City Council hearing Monday.
Councilor Julia Mejia and Councilor Miniard Culpepper introduced the hearing over concerns about “the lack of transparency” from university administration on issues that impact students, including the cutting and rebranding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs and federal...

The Daily Free Press • March 20 2026

Watchdog or risk? Massachusetts’s launch of the ICE reporting portal faces skepticism over safety and effectiveness

Amid accounts of unlawful actions by federal immigration agents in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Campbell last Friday introduced the “ICE Misconduct Portal,” a website aimed at gathering, tracking and analyzing reports of abuse by agents.
While student Democrat leaders said they support the idea behind the portal, they expressed hesitation about its use and effectiveness.
The portal allows Massachusetts residents to submit photos, videos and written reports of unla...

The Daily Free Press • March 5 2026

Rising housing costs leave students feeling ‘trapped’ as Massachusetts ranks second in the nation for cost of living

As Boston enters peak rental market season, students seeking off-campus housing this spring are running into high costs and limited availability — an unfortunate reality in Massachusetts, recently ranked the second-most expensive state to live in by Forbes.
The report, which measures cost of living by analyzing essential household expenses — including housing, transportation and food — paints a bleak picture for Boston residents, with Massachusetts ranked fourth highest for rental costs, third h...

The Daily Free Press • February 25 2026

City council passes resolution to continue funding Fare-Free Bus Program, discusses emergency policies for the homeless

The Boston City Council passed a resolution to continue funding the MBTA’s fare-free bus program and introduced an order for a hearing to examine weather emergency policies for unhoused individuals during its Wednesday meeting. 
Proposed by Councilor Enrique Pepén and co-sponsored by Councilor Miniard Culpepper, the fare-free bus program resolution ensures continued funding for the program until at least June. 
The program, implemented on routes 23, 28 and 29 and serving areas of Dorchester, Mat...

The Emerald Review • February 8 2026

From Hype to Reality: The Future of Insect Protein

When the insect protein industry emerged in the 2010s, it was met with an overwhelming sense of excitement over its potential as a healthy and sustainable food source. Within the decade, venture capital tracking sites identified over 100 insect protein startups, each championing insects as the ideal alternative to animal and human food.


However, the past 4 years have proved otherwise. As the hype faded, the realities of high costs, investor pressure, competition, and operational challenges ha...