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Audio Reporting for the BU News Service. You can find all my episodes on the BUNS website and on Spotify!

New developments to combat the heat in Chinatown creates new fears amongst residents – Boston University News Service

By Lea Tran 


Boston University News Service


Chinatown remains one of the top neighborhoods in Boston susceptible to climate change. Residents are wary of changes as Mayor Wu shares climate change initiatives as her reelection campaign continues.


Chinatown is the hottest neighborhood in Boston with the average daytime temperature in July rising to 105.5 degrees Fahrenheit, nearly 6 degrees hotter than the Boston average of 99.5 degrees, according to data from the Boston Heat Resilience P...

Recap: Nobel Prize 2025 winners – Boston University News Service

By Lea Tran


Boston University News Service


The announcements for the winners of Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, literature, medicine, economics and peace concluded on October 13. BUNS Reporter Lea Tran gives a brief recap of the winners and their achievements in each field.

By Lea Tran

Boston University News Service

The announcements for the winners of Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, literature, medicine, economics and peace concluded on October 13. BUNS Reporter Lea Tran gives...

LISTEN: South Boston Celebrates Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Boston University News Service

By Lea Tran


Boston University News Service


People from all over New England came together in the crowded streets of South Boston to watch the iconic St Patrick’s Day parade this past weekend.


Beat Reporter Lea Tran captures the sounds of the parade, discusses its history and even talks to an Irish attendee.

By Lea Tran

Boston University News Service

People from all over New England came together in the crowded streets of South Boston to watch the iconic St Patrick’s Day parade this...

LISTEN: Recent plane accidents leave behind fear and unanswered questions – Boston University News Service

By Lea Tran


Boston University News Service


Spring break is around the corner and with that comes many Boston University students who are flying.


Beat Reporter Lea Tran talked to students who weighed in on how the aviation scares are impacting their spring break plans, and they want to know why there has been so many recent accidents.

By Lea Tran

Boston University News Service

Spring break is around the corner and with that comes many Boston University students who are flying.

Beat R...

LISTEN: Karen Read: Everything you need to know about the murder trial – Boston University News Service

By Lea Tran


Boston University News Service


Three years after the death of John O’Keefe, Karen Read finds herself on the witness stand trying to prove her innocence.


Beat Reporter Lea Tran goes over all the facts you need to know before Read takes the stand again on April 1.

By Lea Tran

Boston University News Service

Three years after the death of John O’Keefe, Karen Read finds herself on the witness stand trying to prove her innocence.

Beat Reporter Lea Tran goes over all the facts...

LISTEN: Students react to the Warren Towers makeover – Boston University News Service

By Lea Tran


Boston University News Service


Warren Towers is getting its long awaited makeover. The infamous dormitory in the center of Boston University’s campus is starting its construction process in completely renovating the whole building.


Beat Reporter Lea Tran talked to current residents who weighed in on the issue with varying levels of optimism.

By Lea Tran

Boston University News Service

Warren Towers is getting its long awaited makeover. The infamous dormitory in the center...