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East to West: Feb. 28, 2022

Ellen Maloney • February 28, 2022

Last day of February! Today on East to West we cover the Shiney James investigation, BU's fiscal year, Michelle Wu lifting proof of vaccination policy and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East...

BU SHA alum launches social networking app to help users connect, journal

Emily Pauls • November 30, 2021

OneQuesh is a new social media app founded by alum Thomas Andrews.

East to West: Nov. 12, 2021

Veronica Thompson • November 12, 2021

Today on East to West, we cover BU Orientation student employees’ reports of being overworked and underpaid, StuGov’s upcoming initiatives and updates from BIG, State government employees being...

East to West: Oct. 8, 2021

Veronica Thompson • October 8, 2021

Three day weekend! Today on East to West, we cover allegations against BU Orientation Director Shiney James, StuGov’s approval of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Act, plans for Interstate 90’s...

EDITORIAL: Shiney James is a symptom — not the cause

Editors • October 6, 2021

BU student workers' accounts of abuse from James uncover a greater issue: a lack of protection for student employees.

‘Traumatic,’ ‘volatile’ and ‘torturous:’ BU students voice lasting impacts of working Orientation under Shiney James

Daily Free Press Staff • October 4, 2021

Former employees allege mental and verbal abuse, as well as unprofessional, invasive questioning.

Students claim BU overenrolled Class of 2025, causing unconventional housing assignments for incoming freshmen

Olga Benacerraf • September 2, 2021

Orientation workers claim the number is over 5000, compared to the typical class size of 3100.

EDITORIAL: Summer Orientation should better promote social connection, ease new student jitters

Editors • April 12, 2021

Orientation should be less focused on talking at you and more about connection and exploration.