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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Boston University seniors Kiana Ghamarifard and Michael Eschmann created “Kahila,” a buoyant Apple Watch case, to allow surfers to wear their watches in the water confidently. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

TERRIERS IN BIZ: BU seniors design technology for surfers, leveraging teamwork, passion

Divya Sood February 15, 2021
Two BU seniors and surfers turned a problem into a passion project by developing "Kahlia," a brightly-covered buoyant case to protect Apple Watches from getting lost in the waves.
The Corona Virus Project, founded by Boston University Questrom School of Business alumnus Sarah Vancini, allows hospitals to post any supplies they are in need of and guides people to places to donate or volunteer. ILLUSTRATION BY AUSMA PALMER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community helps create apps, online databases to slow spread of COVID-19 and support hospitals

Daily Free Press Staff April 26, 2020
Some Boston University alumni and current researchers are determined to take action amid the COVID-19 pandemic by developing databases, applications and websites to help relief efforts.
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