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The Daily Free Press

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The Daily Free Press

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hallway in kilachand hall

Students offered reduced-density housing for the Fall, University still evaluating policy

Tanisha Bhat April 14, 2021
While the policy may change, continuing students are only able to reserve singles and doubles.
boston university pep band performs in front of the george sherman union

BU Bands discuss keeping up morale through changes, restrictions

Molly Farrar April 8, 2021
Students discussed adapting to keep playing their instruments and stay a part of the BU community.
isolation housing at 575 commonwealth avenue

BU community has mixed experiences with COVID-19 rule enforcement

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 25, 2021
Students noted inconsistent enforcement of many COVID-19 restrictions in place since the Fall.
Boston university pep band performs in marsh plaza

Boston University Pep Band finds connection, success despite pandemic limitations

Colin Boyd March 4, 2021
Boston University's Pep Band finds ways to march on, find connection and keep their skills sharp despite pandemic restrictions, not stopping for a "single beat."
In spite of uncertainty surrounding the 2021-22 school year, Boston University students must submit their housing deposits by Feb. 28. SOPHIA FLISSLER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU remains firm on housing deposit deadline in spite of uncertain future

Rin Velasco February 11, 2021
Boston University students will have to pay a full $600 housing deposit to reserve on-campus living spaces for the 2021- 2022 school year by the end of February.
Boston University Residence Life office. Unlike other students on campus, resident assistants were not required to quarantine upon returning to BU this semester. VIVION MYRON/ DFP FILE

Residence Life did not require RAs to follow COVID-19 testing and quarantine regulations for students

Madhri Yehiya January 29, 2021
Boston University Residence Life did not require resident assistants to follow the same COVID-19 testing and quarantine guidelines as the rest of the student body when returning to campus this Spring.
Boston University is experiencing its largest spike in COVID-19 cases since it began testing, which could complicate efforts to prevent the virus’ spread as students return to campus this month. ROBERT BRANNING/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU reports large COVID-19 spike as Spring semester set to start

Emily Stevenson January 14, 2021
Boston University experienced a spike in the on-campus positive test rate for COVID-19, as students, faculty and staff prepare for their return to campus after the holidays.
Boston University students say they feel safe traveling off campus because of the University’s intensive coronavirus testing procedures. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Are students safe traveling off campus? It depends.

Jun Li September 28, 2020
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed college life, many students said they find it safe to still travel off campus thanks to BU’s comprehensive health guidelines.
A sign outside Agganis Arena reminds students to complete their required daily symptom survey before entering the building to be tested. Students are finding loopholes in Boston University’s testing procedures, which allow them to arrive at their COVID-19 test earlier or later than scheduled. ROBERT BRANNING/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU’s COVID-19 testing procedures gives students flexibility, though may be subject to change

Nick Kolev September 27, 2020
BU’s COVID-19 testing allows for students to arrive at their appointments earlier or later than their scheduled time as long as it is on the same day, according to multiple students.
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