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The myth of escape

Gabriel Martins February 21, 2025
But growing is inevitable, regardless of where you are. We have this mentality that we must evolve or die, but evolving doesn’t mean changing your life dramatically. We evolve in little ways every day— even if it’s in the courage it takes to live at home.
The Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include two elevator entrapments, a suspicious vehicle and an arrest at 595 Commonwealth Ave. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Nov. 10-17

Megan Amato November 18, 2024
This week's crimes include elevator entrapments, a motor vehicle accident and an arrest made
Trucks on Beacon Street for the production of “The Drama.” “The Drama” is an upcoming film by A24 and stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. COURTESY OF SARA SIERRA-GARCIA

‘The Drama’ starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson films near BU campus

Lauren Albano November 4, 2024
Filming for the upcoming A24 feature film “The Drama,” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, took place near the Boston University campus, spurring student excitement.
The Boston University Police Department station. This week’s crime logs include a hit and run, building vandalism and a fire alarm. ANNALYN KUMAR/DFP FILE

Campus Crime Logs: Nov. 13 – Nov. 24

Maria Pemberton November 27, 2023
Boston University Police Department's crime logs reported crimes for Nov. 13 - Nov. 24 included a hit and run, building vandalism and a fire alarm.
Whole Foods closed

Whole Foods closes Brookline chain early

Casey Choung May 3, 2022
Whole Foods Market on Beacon Street shut its door May 2 as part of a series of nationwide closures.
Boston erupts in joy, relief after Biden named nation’s 46th president

Boston erupts in joy, relief after Biden named nation’s 46th president

Daily Free Press Staff November 7, 2020
Cheering and chanting as cars driving by honked in solidarity, hundreds of supporters of president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris gathered near the Boston Common Saturday afternoon to celebrate the results of the 2020 presidential election.
The Boston Red Cloaks, a group of women who dress as handmaids and advocate for abortion rights, gathered on the steps of the Massachusetts State House Sunday to condemn Amy Coney Barrett’s expected confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Red Cloaks protest for abortion rights, against Barrett’s confirmation

Daniel Kool October 26, 2020
Speakers called for the swift passage of the Act to Remove Obstacles and Expand Abortion Access, or ROE Act, in Massachusetts. Behind them stood a wall of women dressed as Supreme Court justices, Lady Liberty and — most prominently — handmaids from Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel and series “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
A national coin shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for students to use coin-operated laundry machines on campus. SOPHIA FLISSLER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Coin shortage leads to laundry inconveniences for certain students

Vanessa Bartlett September 10, 2020
The national coin shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has created problems for banks, small businesses and, now, BU students using coin-operated laundry machines on campus.
Pizza from T. Anthony’s on Commonwealth Avenue. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Boston businesses have had to sacrifice sustainability to build customer confidence and adhere to sanitation guidelines. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Boston restaurants balance sustainability, public health during pandemic

Daniel Kool August 17, 2020
As the pandemic forces Boston businesses to prioritize public health, many face a trade-off between establishing effective sanitation protocols and maintaining environmentally sustainable practices.
EDITORIAL: Opening of recreational marijuana stores moves state forward, but overdue

EDITORIAL: Opening of recreational marijuana stores moves state forward, but overdue

Editors November 19, 2018

After many months of anticipation, two recreational marijuana stores in Massachusetts will finally be opening their doors to the public Tuesday. The two shops — Cultivate Holdings in Leicester and...

Campus crime logs: 11/1

Campus crime logs: 11/1

Conor Kelley November 1, 2018
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from Oct. 26–29.
Campus crime logs: 9/27

Campus crime logs: 9/27

Conor Kelley September 27, 2018
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from Sept. 20–24.
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