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A portion of the Harriet E. Richards Cooperative House ceiling was removed Tuesday after residents expressed concern that it was sagging. COURTESY OF CASSIE BERTA

Portion of HER house collapsed after issues with roof were left unresolved

Samantha Kizner November 21, 2019
A resident of the Harriet E. Richards house on Baystate Road tweeted the ceiling had collapsed Tuesday, writing there were unsafe living conditions Boston University Facilities Management and Operations had previously flagged. BU Spokesperson Colin Riley said BU Facilities is aware of the problems in the house, but that repairs will take time. 
Boston University called its first snow day of the school year on Thursday.  PHOTO BY AMANDA LUCIDI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students complain over inclement weather, lack of snow day

Noor Adatia February 15, 2017

With several snowstorms over the past week, and the cancellation of classes on Thursday, Boston University remains confident that it is equipped to deal with severe weather and able to ensure the safety...

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