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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Canceled: Dear College Freshmen

Bini Ollivier-Yamin June 12, 2020
Many social media users have expressed that they are tired of living through major historical events. It’s true — the choices you make as a freshman in college will be significant, not only in your lifetime but, collectively, in the course of history.
Boston University’s Warren Towers dormitory. On May 11, the BU Coalition for Decarceration created a petition to turn currently unoccupied student residences into housing for individuals recently released from incarceration. NICKI GITTER/ DFP FILE

BU coalition petitions for university to house released prisoners amid pandemic

Ellie Yeo May 27, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has left BU near-empty with deserted dormitories. A group of decarceration advocates are proposing a new use for these spaces.
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