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A worker serves food in a Boston University dining hall. Boston University, the Islamic Society of BU and University Chaplains worked together to provide meals and on-campus prayer spaces for students during Ramadan. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘Building community and bringing people together’: Ramadan at BU

Brie Foster March 4, 2025
Ramadan began Saturday, and Boston University is working with organizations on campus to ensure Muslim students can observe the religious holiday.
Boston University Fenway Campus Center Dining Room. The late-night dining services at Fenway and Warren Towers were removed due to student feedback and a lack of demand and usage. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Warren, Fenway dining halls pilot new late-night options

Nathan Metcalf September 22, 2024

Boston University is piloting a “high-end vending program” in lieu of late-night dining services at The Fenway Campus Center Dining Room and the Fresh Food Co. at Warren Towers. BU Spokesperson...

Students walking into Boston University’s Marciano Commons dining hall.

BU Dining Services updates feedback system

Crystal Yormick October 12, 2023
New e360 feedback devices in the dining halls and in-person student feedback sessions have been added by Boston University Dining Services. 
East to West: August 21, 2020

East to West: August 21, 2020

Justin Tang August 21, 2020

Happy Friday! Today on East to West, we cover a staff email detailing compliance to campus health regulations, what happens if you test positive for COVID-19 on campus, and how local businesses are...

Nud Pob Thai Cuisine on Commonwealth Avenue. For the Fall semester, Nud Pob, located in Boston University’s Central Campus, will be open for delivery, takeout and dine-in eating. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

What will be open on campus this Fall and when

Ellie Yeo August 19, 2020
As part of modified campus life this Fall, certain dining options on campus will be either fully unavailable for students or operate on a new schedule. Here’s what’s open on campus. 
Boston University Dining Services is working to make improvements by installing feedback machines in each dining hall to measure students’ satisfaction. LEITHLAND KILBURN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Dining undergoes changes to improve service on campus

Dana Sung February 14, 2019
BU Dining Services have worked in recent semesters to institute new improvements to increase student satisfaction.
Students eat ramen at the new O-Mori Ramen Bar in East Campus’ Bay State Underground. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: O-Mori Ramen Bar serves warm, comforting bowls for winter

Nicole Miller February 8, 2019
For a reasonably healthy dinner that will warm you up on a cold night, bundle up and head to O-Mori Ramen Bar for an excellent bowl of ramen noodles.
The new O-Mori Ramen Bar at Baystate Underground opened Tuesday evening. FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New ramen bar, rebranded Dunkin’ come to campus

Susannah Sudborough January 23, 2019

The new spring semester at Boston University has brought more than just new classes for students. The start of 2019 also brings two new and improved eateries to the BU campus, including a rebranded...

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...

Bay State Underground opened earlier this month to mixed opinions from Boston University’s student body. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Bay State Underground opens after renovations, new menu provokes range of student reactions

Yuna Komiyama September 20, 2018
Boston University’s newest dining area welcomed the long-awaited fans, both old and new, with a revamped look as it celebrated the first couple weeks in operation. Bay State Underground, located in the basement of the Yawkey Center for Student Services, is a combination of the former Late Night Kitchen and RiZe.
Bay State dining hall's after-hours restaurant, formerly known as Late Night Kitchen, saw reconstruction over the summer and is now open as Bay State Underground. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New dining establishment Bay State Underground opens in East Campus

Jenna Manto September 3, 2018
With bright signs directing students down the stairwells, Bay State Underground has taken over the space that used to belong to Late Night Kitchen and Rize at 100 Bay State Road with a fresh new look in one combined area.
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