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Boston University Student Government acknowledges war in Middle East, elects new chair

Sebastian Castro • October 18, 2023

At a Monday night Boston University Student Government, members discussed the war in the Middle East and elected a new senate rules co-chair.

A Room With a View: Are protests effective in the modern era?

Antonia Lehnert • April 25, 2022

If Putin didn’t factor in the international response to his actions, he surely wouldn't care to read the hundreds of slogans people are using against him in other areas of the world.

It’s On Us BU launches campaign to shut down Barstool BU

Daily Free Press Staff • August 6, 2021

Several BU students, clubs and organizations share Instagram post and Change.org petition

Stars talk long-awaited ‘In the Heights’ blockbuster

Lily Kepner • June 3, 2021

At the roundtable, the stars spoke about their personal connections to the characters and the film, and the universality of the story.

Letter from the Editor: A final word

Colbi Edmonds • April 28, 2021

I will always be indebted to this paper and the people here who have given me a space to grow.

Letter from the Editor: We have no justice in a broken system

Colbi Edmonds • April 22, 2021

I’m happy about Chauvin’s guilty verdict, but I will not become complacent in this one victory.

BU College Democrats hold annual Spring panel, discuss activism

Vanessa Bartlett • April 16, 2021

Faculty and activists discussed the experiences and challenges faced when organizing for change.

GALLERY: Activists protest Daunte Wright death

Hannah Yoshinaga • April 16, 2021

Mass Action Against Police Brutality organized an emergency press conference Thursday to protest the Sunday killing of Daunte Wright by police. More than 100 activists gathered at the Massachusetts State...

Protestors demand justice for Daunte Wright, others killed by police

Daniel Kool • April 16, 2021

More than 100 gathered outside the State House Thursday, as Derek Chauvin's trial continued.

Boston observes first Arab American Heritage Month

Molly Farrar • April 14, 2021

The Boston City Council declared April Arab American Heritage Month during its April 7 meeting.

Boston remains soundtracked by protest

Jesús Marrero Suárez • April 8, 2021

The Boston Area Brigade of Activist Musicians draw inspiration from New Orleans street bands.

MLK, Coretta Scott King memorial planned for Boston Common

Olga Benacerraf • March 25, 2021

Installation of the abstracted bronze figure is expected to take place in October of 2022.