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Boston University junior Caine Murcia in front of a BU brownstone. Murcia is one of many BU Community members trying to navigate life as a person with a disability. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘It starts by listening’: Accessibility has a long way to go at BU

Chinanuekpele Okoli February 7, 2025
Walking up the stairs is difficult for Boston University junior Caine Murcia. With a disability that makes half of their body go numb, they have to use an elevator to access other floors. Inaccessibility in classroom buildings impedes their ability to learn. They are not alone in their challenges.

StuGov endorses MyBU portal focus group, discusses pushback from University for admissions diversity statement

Katherine Wu October 22, 2024
The Boston University Student Government discussed initiatives, endorsed a student focus group and discussed the pushback they received from BU about an admissions diversity statement at their meeting yesterday.
A student grabs a plate of lobster and sides during Lobster Night in Marciano Dining Hall on Sept. 19. Boston University Dining Services is committed to reducing waste coming into Lobster Night, and students met the annual tradition with mixed reactions. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Lobster Night returns with tradition, sustainability, mixed student reactions

Samantha Genzer September 20, 2024

Boston University’s highly anticipated event, Lobster Night, returned Thursday night in on-campus dining halls.  According to BU Dining Services Director of Marketing Lynn Cody, the event is...

GSU the coop

The Halal Shack, The Coop open at George Sherman Union

Kiera Mcdonald September 14, 2023

The Halal Shack and The Coop opened this week at the George Sherman Union, following the recent closures of on-campus dining locations including Healthy Blends. Michael Dingman, the national director...

Food Containers

To-go container fee at GSU food hall set to increase to $2.50 as part of new “Choose to Reuse” program

Matthew Eadie January 24, 2023
Boston University students will now pay $2.50 for disposable to-go containers at food hall locations in GSU starting Feb. 1, as a part of the new “Choose to Reuse” program run by BU Dining Services.
Data Science Building

Saxbys to move into the new Center for Computing and Data Sciences this upcoming Spring

Sangmin Song October 27, 2022
B-corp coffee company Saxbys has partnered with Boston University Dining to open a new cafe on the first floor of the Center for Computing and Data Sciences opening Spring 2023.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

BU and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad, dining plans | EDITORIAL

Editors September 23, 2022
One unanimous complaint unites Boston University's student population: the call for more dining plan options. 
Halal Guys

The Halal Guys sets up shop at GSU

Tian Liao April 1, 2022
The Halal Guys, the iconic American halal restaurant chain, opened in the GSU on March 21.
A vegan breakfast taco at the vegan station in West Campus Dining Hall. Boston University students with dietary restrictions and allergies have expressed dissatisfaction toward several meal options available at campus dining halls. AMANDA CUCCINIELLO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students with dietary restrictions, allergies comment on limited dining options on campus

Phil London November 5, 2021
Lack of variety, availability and clear labeling listed as concerns.
Compost bins in the George Sherman Union in 2018. Boston University senior Giovanni DiMaggio created the Food for Every Terrier app to partner with the GSU to decrease food waste after winning a seed grant from Innovate@BU last semester. GSU. MIKE REDDY/ DFP FILE

Students question BU Dining’s resistance to Terrier-created sustainability app

Lauren Rowlands October 7, 2021
Student received $500 seed grant to develop app idea but has been met with difficulty from officials.
student buying produce at sustainability festival

Annual Sustainability Festival opens conversations about environmentalism

Seamus Webster September 24, 2021
BU Sustainability held its annual Sustainability Festival on Marsh Plaza Thursday to spread awareness and information about sustainability.
Boston University removed household seating in dining halls last week, meaning students must now sit at one-person tables. CAROLYN MOONEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Household tables removed from BU dining halls

Tanisha Bhat February 17, 2021
Household seating options were meant for students to sit down and dine with members in their specific “household” — such as roommates and floormates. The change in seating availability comes during a general downward trend in COVID-19 cases on campus in recent weeks.
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