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The Daily Free Press

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Boston University's Center for Gender, Sexuality and Activism (CGSA) submitted a proposal to the BU's administration in February pushing for gender-neutral bathrooms on campus. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Gender-inclusive bathrooms to be constructed in the GSU

Lillian Ilsley-Greene September 6, 2018
An independent architecture firm specializing in installing gender-inclusive bathrooms in pre-existing spaces will break ground on Boston University’s first, specifically gender-inclusive bathroom in October.
A woman holds up a sign during “Rally For Palestine!- Education Under Occupation” on Saturday. Students from a number of different schools in the Boston area came together for the rally. PHOTO BY MALAIKA MOYER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Palestine supporters gather to fight for right to education

Samantha Day April 22, 2018
Members of Boston’s Palestine Solidarity Network held a rally Saturday on the Boston Common to petition for Palestinian students’ right to education. Affiliated groups from local universities collaborated to hold the rally in preparation for the release of a letter signed by over 40 organizations to show solidarity with Palestine.
CAS senior Megan Birgy, sophomore Faith Puleikis and junior Rachel Bennetts talk at the BU Center for Gender, Sexuality and Activism on Wednesday evening. CGSA's Gender-Inclusive BU Proposal has made it to the University Council, one of the main governing bodies for the university. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF.

CGSA proposal on its way to be reviewed by University Council

Mike Reddy March 22, 2018
Boston University’s Center for Gender, Sexuality and Activism is waiting for confirmation that their proposal for a more gender-inclusive BU was moved to the University Council’s Committee on Student Life and Policies.
Rachel Bennetts speaks during a meeting at the CGSA office in the George Sherman Union. PHOTO BY JOHN LITTLE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

CGSA advocates for more gender-inclusive housing and restrooms

Haley Lerner February 8, 2018
Boston University's Center for Gender, Sexuality and Activism has finalized a proposal that advocates for transgender and non-binary students in regards to housing and bathrooms. The proposal is meant to update the current gender-neutral policies at BU.
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