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Students residing in Boston University’s Upper Bay State Road dormitories experienced a power outage from 8 p.m. Sunday night to 11 a.m. Monday morning, when generators began to be installed. MELISSA ELLIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Upper Bay State Road goes dark

Melissa Ellin November 23, 2020
Upper Bay State Road residents were left in the dark after a power outage started around 8 p.m. Sunday night. BU RAs and ResLife have sent multiple communications since then, informing students of possible times the power could be restored.
A man seeks shelter in the Hynes Convention Center MBTA station. The City of Boston is working to provide services and resources to aid people who are homeless this winter. HA NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City aids individuals affected by homelessness during cold months

Andy Vo November 29, 2018
With winter storms and freezing temperatures approaching, the City of Boston has been working with numerous city agencies, homeless shelters and other community partners to provide resources and services to aid the individuals affected by homelessness this winter.

East To West: Time to Vote!

Michelle Chan November 9, 2018

On this week’s episode of East to West, we’re talking about Election Day on campus, BU women’s soccer championship win and UBurger closing in West Campus. This episode originally aired on...

Boston University students reported not receiving absentee ballots for the midterm election, despite having requested them in advance. COURTESY OF NADYA PEEK/ FLICKR

BU students face problems with absentee ballots

Daily Free Press Staff November 9, 2018
Several Boston University students reportedly did not receive their requested absentee ballots for the 2018 midterm elections.
East to West: Debates, Condoms and Jobs

East to West: Debates, Condoms and Jobs

Michelle Chan October 26, 2018

On this week’s episode of East to West, we’re discussing the Massachusetts Secretary of State debate, BU researchers who created a self-lubricating condom and where the city ranks in job availability. This...

East to West: Is Boston Supporting Underrepresented Communities?

East to West: Is Boston Supporting Underrepresented Communities?

Michelle Chan October 19, 2018

On this week’s episode of East to West, we talked about a proposal for free menstrual products on campus, Boston’s economic mobility statistics and BU students’ opinions on the Harvard Affirmative...

Hundreds of union workers rallied Thursday afternoon along Commonwealth Avenue in support of building service workers who are currently negotiating contracts with Boston University. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU service workers march for fair contracts

Ayodele Abinusawa October 18, 2018
Service Employees International Union 32BJ, the union that represents Boston University’s security officers, janitors and maintenance staff, held a march Thursday to demand a better labor contract with the university.
Alison Arnstein holds a sign at a speakout Thursday in support of Christine Blasey Ford. Ford testified in front of the United States Congress about her sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students express concerns about Kavanaugh hearing

Ayodele Abinusawa September 27, 2018
In light of Thursday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, in which Christine Blasey Ford testified that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her, some Boston University students said they are worried about whether Ford’s testimony will have any effect and about how confirming Kavanaugh might affect the country.
East to West: The Month of Big Changes

East to West: The Month of Big Changes

Daily Free Press Admin September 24, 2018

On this week’s episode of East to West, “The Month of Big Changes,” we’re discussing a new dining option on campus, the push for reusable straws and the reopening of the Boston University Castle. You...

East to West: College Rankings and Transportation

East to West: College Rankings and Transportation

Daily Free Press Admin September 16, 2018

On this week’s episode of East to West, “College Rankings and Transportation,” we’re discussing Boston University's place in the 2019 national college rankings and how college students affect...

East to West: The Massachusetts Primaries

East to West: The Massachusetts Primaries

Daily Free Press Admin September 10, 2018

On this week’s episode of East to West, we sat down with two Daily Free Press editors who covered last week's primary elections in Massachusetts. We discussed the defeat of veteran U.S. House incumbent...

The Daily Free Press introduces new podcast 'East to West'

The Daily Free Press introduces new podcast ‘East to West’

Daily Free Press Staff October 22, 2017

By Daily Free Press Staff "East to West" is The Daily Free Press’ new weekly news podcast that rounds up the most important BU and Boston news from the past week. It’s just long enough to listen to...

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