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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

When the campus blends into the city, safety challenges arise after dark

Sicheng “Chris” Che November 21, 2024
Having an open campus brings set of safety and security concerns to the Boston University community due to its location.
Director of Communications for Enrolled Students Alexandra Bellerose speaks at a BU Student Government meeting on Oct. 21. StuGov addressed three funding requests and featured BU President Melissa Gilliam as a guest speaker during its meeting on Monday. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

StuGov approves two funding requests, denies another, invites guest speaker President Gilliam

Amil Coutinho Amado November 6, 2024
Boston University Student Government approves two funding requests, denied one funding request and spoke with BU President Melissa Gilliam at their meeting on Monday, Nov. 4.
The emergency contraception vending machine in the basement of the George Sherman Union. A student-led initiative organized the installation of a Plan B vending machine at Boston University Medical Campus. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New Plan B vending machine installed at BU Medical Campus

Samantha Genzer September 11, 2024
A Plan B vending machine was installed at the Boston University Medical Campus.
People dance at a Pride month celebration hosted by Boston Pride For The People in June 2023. As Boston residents prepare for the city’s Pride month events, they also acknowledge the performative allyship of companies and organizations. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP FILE

Boston celebrates Pride month while weary of corporate support

Charlie Johnson June 14, 2024
As Boston recognizes Pride month in June, there is a cautious eye on how companies and organizations display support for the celebrations.
The Boston University Police Department station. This week’s crime logs include trespassing, an overdose and an assault with a dangerous weapon. ANNALYN KUMAR/DFP FILE

Campus Crime Logs: Oct. 8 – Oct. 15

Samantha Genzer October 23, 2023
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Oct. 8 – Oct. 15. 
The BU Out List webpage

BU Out List gives LGBTQ+ faculty and staff visibility, connection

Molly Farrar June 30, 2021
The List hopes to create a community for queer faculty and staff and provide support for queer students.
Boston University’s West Campus. BU administration wrote in an email Sunday the Charles River Campus would close Monday because of an incoming snowstorm. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Charles River Campus closed due to snow, classes continue online

Vanessa Bartlett February 1, 2021
The Charles River Campus was closed Monday and all classes were held remotely due to an expected 12-18 inches of snow, according to a University email announcing the campus closure.
The Boston University Arts Initiative collaborated with BU Gaming Club on Friday to host a Minecraft block party DJed by DJ Zander in a virtual replica of the Tsai Performance Center. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU arts, gaming join forces to host Minecraft block party

Molly Farrar December 9, 2020
BU student, "DJ Zander," performed in the Tsai Performance Center on Friday, but the event wasn’t held in a building. Instead, he played in a Minecraft replica of the auditorium.
Students crowd around the Wellbeing Project table at Boston University’s Splash club fair on Sept. 7. COURTESY OF THE WELLBEING PROJECT

BU launches The Wellbeing Project

Ellie Yeo September 19, 2019
Boston University administration announced the launch of a new student wellness initiative, the Wellbeing Project, Tuesday. The project aims to emphasize the importance of student wellbeing at BU and create a larger platform on campus for students to participate in conversations and activities that promote health and wellness.
Stabbing reported near BU Medical Campus

Stabbing reported near BU Medical Campus

Alex LaSalvia September 19, 2019
A stabbing occurred near the Boston University Medical Campus at approximately 9:15 p.m., according to the BU Police Department.
Campus Crime Logs: Feb. 4-8

Campus Crime Logs: Feb. 4-8

Miguel Hernández Mercado February 9, 2017

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from Feb. 4-8. Intoxicated student found at Sleeper Hall Officers responded to an intoxicated male student...

Campus Crime Logs: Dec. 1 – 5

Campus Crime Logs: Dec. 1 – 5

Alana Levene December 8, 2016

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department Crime Logs from Dec. 1-5. Student receives fake check A male student reported on Friday at 3:56 p.m. that he had answered...

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