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Jamil Smith, the new Editor-in-Chief at the Emancipator in March 2023. At the Emancipator, Smith hopes to cover the inner work of racial justice and take a nuanced look at the lives of people affected by this type of policy and politics. PHOTO COURTESY OF REGINALD CUNNINGHAM

Looking forward: New editor-in-chief takes over The Emancipator

Katrina Scalise December 7, 2023
Jamil Smith joins the Emancipator as its new Editor-in-Chief.
One of the book tables at the Boston Anarchist Bookfair that took place in Cambridge at The Democracy Center Saturday and Makeshift Boston Sunday instead of on Boston University’s campus, as it had been in previous years. COURTESY OF THE BOSTON ANARCHIST BOOK FAIR

Boston Anarchist Bookfair leaves BU after security cost dispute

Daily Free Press Staff November 14, 2019
The Boston Anarchist Bookfair had a last-minute location change Friday from Boston University’s George Sherman Union after disputes with BU administration over the security costs, BU officials said.
Marsh Plaza, where the organization Black BU is planning to congregate Wednesday to march to the Track and Tennis Center in protest of Ben Shapiro speaking on campus. RODRIGO DE LA PLAZA/ DFP FILE

Group urges black BU students to protest Shapiro visit

Daily Free Press Staff November 13, 2019
A group of 133 Boston University students released a statement on social media Tuesday under the name “Black BU” stating their opposition to conservative pundit Ben Shapiro’s Nov. 13 talk, which is titled “America Was Not Built On Slavery, It Was Built On Freedom.”
Mariette DiChristina, the new dean of the Boston University College of Communication, in her office. LIBBY MCCLELLAND/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Dean DiChristina brings the spirit of curiosity to COM

Alex LaSalvia November 6, 2019
The new dean reflects on her time so far at the head of the College of Communication in a mid-semester interview with The Daily Free Press.
The Boston University Police Department. Crime and safety statistics released last month provide a look at trends for the past decade. ANNALYN KUMAR/ DFP FILE

A look at the past decade of campus crime statistics

Samantha Kizner October 24, 2019
Statistics from the past decade of reports show trends in crimes such as burglaries, liquor and drug law violations, and aggravated assaults.
The results of the Association of American Universities’ Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault, which Boston University conducted last spring, were released on Tuesday, finding that 11.8 percent of BU students have experienced nonconsensual sexual contact during their time on campus. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

Survey finds 11.8 percent of BU students have experienced nonconsensual sexual contact

Alex LaSalvia October 15, 2019
More than 11 percent of BU students say they have experienced nonconsensual sexual contact while attending BU, according to an AAU report.
Hillel’s sukkah was moved to the BU Beach on Thursday because of construction on Granby Street, where it normally sits. SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Jewish sukkah built on BU Beach due to construction on Granby Street

Alex LaSalvia October 10, 2019
Boston University Hillel put up a sukkah, a traditional hut erected for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, on the BU Beach Thursday.
Boston police officers escorting Professor Nathan Philips after arresting him for a trespassing charge. The charge was later dropped and Philips was released. COURTESY OF FRRACS

BU professor arrested at protest outside state environmental offices

Alex LaSalvia October 3, 2019
Boston University professor Nathan Phillips was arrested Wednesday while participating in a non-violent protest against construction of a natural gas compressor station outside of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Students eating at Boston University’s Bay State Dining Hall. A recently announced plan named “Terrier Meal Share” is aimed at helping students in need by giving others the ability to donate swipes. SOFIA KOYAMA/ DFP FILE

Guest swipes now available to students experiencing food insecurity

Alex LaSalvia September 20, 2019
Boston University students in need can now request free guest swipes into BU Dining Halls thanks to the Terrier Meal Share program launched by the Dean of Students. Students with unused guest swipes can choose to donate them to the program to help fellow terriers.
Students write letters in the George Sherman Union Plaza on Monday evening for an event organized by the Every Voice coalition. The letters, directed to state legislators, express support for two bills that would address sexual assault on college campuses. ALI AUDET/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students write to Massachusetts legislature in support of sexual assault prevention at event

Alex LaSalvia September 10, 2019
The Every Voice Coalition, a Massachusetts-based sexual assault prevention advocacy organization, held a letter-writing event on Monday where Boston University students could send letters to state legislators voicing support for two bills that would address sexual assaults on college campuses.
Students walk through Boston University’s central campus. The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings 2020, released on Wednesday, ranked Boston University number 44 overall. Longtime rival Boston College is 15 spots below, at number 59. VIOLET GIDDINGS/ DFP FILE

Boston University ranks 44th in new national university rankings

Alex LaSalvia September 6, 2019
Boston University was ranked the 44th best college in the U.S. in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings released on Wednesday, higher than frequent rivals Boston College and Northeastern University.

Despite rain, commencement ceremony continues to celebrate the Class of 2019

Alex LaSalvia May 21, 2019
Boston University held it’s 146th All-University Commencement on Sunday for the graduating Class of 2019.
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