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The Boston University Student Government Office in the basement of the George Sherman Union. SG’s Senate met Monday night. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

SG rejects proposal to re-allocate Senate seats

Audrey Martin April 30, 2019
Senate rejected a proposal to change the number of senators each college is allotted at their meeting Monday night.
Christopher Sumlin (pictured left), a College of Communication alumnus, poses with his award for “Best Pitch of the Summit” at the 2019 ScreenCraft Writers Summit. COURTESY OF CHRISTOPHER SUMLIN

COM graduate wins ‘best pitch’ at 2019 ScreenCraft Writers Summit

Audrey Martin April 24, 2019
Christopher Sumlin, a BU alum, won “Best Pitch of the Summit” at the 2019 ScreenCraft Writers Summit this month for his original television comedy series “Dealing.”
Sunday’s matriculation ceremony for incoming Boston University freshmen began with a procession of students from from Myles Standish Hall to Agganis Arena. PHOTO BY RODRIGO BONILLA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU admits students to class of 2023

Audrey Martin March 28, 2019
BU notified students who applied regular decision of their acceptance to the class of 2023 Saturday.
The rapper Aminé. COURTESY OF ANTON MAK/ FLICKR

Spring concert tickets cost $15

Audrey Martin March 8, 2019
Tickets for “802.1,” Boston University’s upcoming spring concert featuring Aminé, go on sale Friday morning for $15.
New York federal prosecutor to deliver LAW commencement

New York federal prosecutor to deliver LAW commencement

Daily Free Press Staff March 6, 2019
Robert Khuzami, a LAW alumnus and current Deputy U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, will deliver the school’s 2019 commencement address for the BU School of Law.
Students studying after returning to campus from winter break in the College of General Studies at Boston University. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

CGS-London students acclimate to campus life

Audrey Martin January 31, 2019
Boston University College of General Studies freshmen arrive on campus in January, and some face challenges starting a semester after other BU freshmen.
The MBTA proposed a fare increase Monday that would take effect in July. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA proposes average 6.3 percent fare increases

Daily Free Press Staff January 29, 2019
The MBTA proposed a fare increase Monday of an average 6.3 percent per ride across all fares starting July 1.
Nehemiah Dureus, an SG senator and a senior in the College of Engineering, presents his proposal for the Menstrual Product Initiative. The proposal passed unanimously during Monday night's meeting. LEXI MATTHEWS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG votes on proposal to provide free menstrual products

Audrey Martin December 11, 2018

Boston University’s Student Government met Monday night to discuss an act on dining hall labels and vote on an initiative to provide free menstrual products in campus bathrooms. Senators Hayley...

Boston University Student Government’s Academic Affairs department is investigating the practice of grade deflation at the university. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG investigates grade transparency

Audrey Martin December 6, 2018

Boston University’s Student Government is conducting an investigation into grade deflation and grading transparency at BU. SG Director of Academic Affairs Aditya Jain has been leading the investigation...

Vice President of Academic Affairs Aditya Jain presents his FAIR Health Act to the student body. The proposal lost in a 7-22 vote on the senate floor. LEXI MATTHEWS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG hears proposals on first aid, dining hall nutrition labeling

Lexi Matthews December 4, 2018

Boston University’s Student Government met Monday night to discuss proposals on first-aid kits and dining hall nutrition labels and to hear updates from SG departments. Representatives of the...

From left to right: College of Arts and Sciences Student Government Sens. Savannah Majarwitz, Jessica Zheng and Amos Mwaura update the senate on the progress of the Senate Outreach Program. LEXI MATTHEWS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG discusses student outreach progress, installing first aid kits in residences

Lexi Matthews November 13, 2018
SG met Monday to discuss their progress on the SOP proposal and hear a proposal about first aid in residences.
Kilachand Hall was one of two polling locations on campus open for voters Tuesday. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

On-campus polling locations see high midterm turnout

Kiran Galani November 7, 2018
Boston University students and other Boston residents cast their votes at polling stations across campus for the midterm election Tuesday.
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