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EmpowerBU slate members (left to right) Alara Baran, Natalie Reilly, Suraj Nellore and Bryce Thompson. EmpowerBU is running for Boston University Student Government and is focused on building a stronger campus through fostering community and representation. COURTESY OF JANELLE RAMOS/EMPOWERBU

‘A conduit for change’: StuGov slate EmpowerBU strives to adapt, include, mobilize

Austin Kittrell March 26, 2025

Suraj Nellore moved around a lot growing up — from the United Kingdom to France, India and Australia — and constantly found himself in a new place, not knowing anyone.  “I didn’t necessarily...

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BU expands study abroad for STEM students

Sonya Carson March 22, 2023
Boston University is introducing several new classes within study abroad programs in upcoming semesters that will open up opportunities for STEM students to learn overseas.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Why is ‘Bluey’ on the mind of college students?

Michelle Grullon March 3, 2023
If you open any social media app, you will likely see people ranging from college students to thirty-year-olds resonating with the Bluey gang. 
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: The World Cup and its new iconic moments

Benjamin Lee December 9, 2022
In a special edition of The Mezzala, columnist Benjamin Lee recaps every group in the World Cup, how we got to the knockout stage and the morality of the "Qatar World Cup."
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Australia has taken on big tech, and that is a good thing | The Intersection

Katie Harmon December 8, 2022
Australia passed a law last year that forces Google and other big tech companies to pay for the news they receive out of the country, thereby acting as the first country in the free world to place financial restrictions on big tech. 
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Should we be excited for Qatar 2022?

Benjamin Lee September 27, 2022
In this week's edition of The Mezzala, Benjamin Lee covers the morality of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, including its corrupt ways of earning a bid, poor working conditions and lack of inclusivity.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Let’s Talk About: How good things come to those who wait

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol November 3, 2021
Sometimes, to get the best results, some costs and sacrifices must be made — especially during a pandemic.
A pair of UGG boots. Melina writes about why she thinks the furry boots are an unattractive and impractical choice of winter footwear. COURTESY OF THIBAULT PENIN VIA UNSPLASH

Let’s be honest: UGGs are ugly

Melina Nguyen October 26, 2021
I stand by my unwavering hatred towards the sheepskin boots.
people on a sailboat in newburyport

BU professionals advise on COVID-19-safe, mindful summer

Lily Kepner April 29, 2021
With the promise of a semi-return to normal with vaccines, experts advise to keep being precautious.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Philosophical Soup: Fear of the unknown

Max Ferrandino March 31, 2021
It is difficult to overcome your fears but you must step out of your comfort zone.
Boston University’s Global Programs building. BU Study Abroad has canceled all international and domestic trips for the Spring 2021 semester. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Study Abroad cancels all Spring 2021 trips

Melissa Ellin October 22, 2020
BU Study Abroad is canceling all of its international and domestic trips and the majority of its programming for Spring 2021 due to pandemic-related concerns, according to a Thursday email from Study Abroad Executive Director Gareth McFeely.
Boston University’s Charles River Campus appears empty. As the coronavirus outbreak has worsened, the university had to transition to remote learning for all courses for the remainder of the Spring and Summer semesters. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

BU’s dynamic response to the COVID-19 outbreak

Samantha Kizner April 29, 2020
BU President Robert Brown announced classes would be held online from March 16  to April 13 as a result of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in an email March 11. The same day, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a pandemic, prompting BU to announce that remote learning would extend through the end of the Spring 2020 semester March 17.
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