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Finding sunshine in a blizzard

Payton Renegar February 9, 2022
I realize that joy can always be found in little ways, even in unappealing situations.
East to West: Feb. 7, 2022

East to West: Feb. 7, 2022

Ellen Maloney February 7, 2022

First Monday of February! Today on East to West, we cover essential workers during the blizzard, implementation of unobserved testing, the Supreme Court’s affirmative action case and more. Click...

BU essential workers during blizzard

BU essential workers reported for shifts during Saturday blizzard emergency

Daily Free Press Staff February 4, 2022
Staff noted difficulties reporting to their shifts during the record-breaking blizzard on Jan. 29.
Resident of Methadone Mile, Michael Gavin, who stays in Southampton Street Shelter sits in a wheelchair in front of Best Western Plus Boston Hotel. The blizzard on Jan. 29 closed many businesses’ doors, but Pine Street Inn – one of the shelters that is part of Mayor Michelle Wu’s Mass, and Cass relocation plan – remained open for locals who needed help. KAITO AU/DFP STAFF

Boston works on homelessness resources following historic blizzard

Bella Ramirez February 2, 2022
A homeless shelter will be opening beds and hiring medical staff as part of Mayor Michelle Wu’s plan to relocate unhoused people from the intersection of Mass. and Cass.
Boston University student out in blizzard

Students brave blizzard for bathrooms as pipe leak leaves Rich Hall without water for 12 hours

Lauren Rowlands February 1, 2022
Emergency repairs were conducted over the course of the 12 hours the West Campus dorm had no water access.
Alexia Nizhny / DFP Staff

Gaming the System: Sexist workplace culture in game development runs deep

Nick Speranza September 16, 2021
The culture within gaming companies needs to be overhauled, and the burden of fixing these issues rests on all of us. 
GoPixelYourself museum at Cambridgeside

Cambridge selfie museum reopens, inviting college students for photo ops

Yiran Yu February 26, 2021
The selfie museum “GoPixelYourself" — boasting an immersive, interactive Instagrammable experience — reopened it's doors Feb. 12.
Wake Me Up Boston: End of winter break hits harder than a blizzard

Wake Me Up Boston: End of winter break hits harder than a blizzard

Sarah Finkel January 24, 2019

Here we are again. Back to school after a long month off. Refreshed and rejuvenated and — not — ready to take on the pressures of academic life and independence. The first week back can truly feel...

Safety concerns, conditions pose threat to Snowbrawl

Safety concerns, conditions pose threat to Snowbrawl

J.D. Capelouto January 28, 2015

[mediagrid cat="17603"] With reports of strong winds and up to 3 feet of snow for Boston, students at Boston University organizing a “BU Snowbrawl” on the Charles River Esplanade canceled the event...

Students participate in a snow ball fight on the Esplanade last February. PHOTO BY MICHAEL DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Charles River, Medical campuses close, most services suspended

Mina Corpuz January 26, 2015

Boston University’s Charles River and Medical campuses will be closed on Tuesday due to reports of an upcoming blizzard with low temperatures and up to three feet of snow, said BU spokesman Colin Riley....

‘Snowbrawl’ draws hundreds, BUPD take student into custody

Daily Free Press Admin February 11, 2013

Snowball fights are all fun and games until someone loses an eye, or until someone hits a police officer with a snowball, as one student found out at Friday night’s “Snowbrawl.” Boston University...

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