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The Daily Free Press

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The on-air studio for WTBU, Boston University’s student-run radio station. Maintenance issues led to unprecedented heat levels in WTBU studios last week, causing interruptions in regularly scheduled programming due to safety concerns. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

Maintenance issues cause high heat in WTBU studios, impact programming

Alina Fairlie October 31, 2024
Maintenance issues led to a rise in heat levels in WTBU studios last week, causing interruptions in regularly scheduled programming due to safety concerns. The cause of the issue remains unknown to students and staff, who were told by Boston University Maintenance that parts needed to be ordered to “fix something upstairs,” according to senior Toby Pannone, co-programming director at WTBU.
Studio West in COM seen through a camera. BU finished a nine-month renovation of Studio West and Studio East. HALEY ALVAREZ-LAUTO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Renovations to COM broadcast studios bring new hope for students, staff

Maya Mitchell September 14, 2023

Boston University’s College of Communication completed major renovations on its journalism broadcast television studios over the summer.  The broadcast studios in COM host journalism classes...

Camera equipment in Studio West at Boston University College of Communication. BU’s Equal Opportunity Office will be looking into allegations of sexual misconduct against COM assistant professor Christophor Cavalieri. MAGGIE WEN/DFP STAFF

Boston University ‘looking into’ allegations of sexual misconduct against Christophor Cavalieri

Walker Armstrong April 25, 2022
University officials released statements the day after The Daily Free Press published an article on Cavalieri's alleged sexual misconduct.
A control room in Studio West at Boston University College of Communication. MAGGIE WEN/DFP STAFF

Former, current students accuse BU assistant professor Christophor Cavalieri of sexual misconduct

Walker Armstrong April 21, 2022
The Daily Free Press spoke to 51 individuals, 35 of which are current and former students. Many allege Cavalieri sexually harassed and verbally abused them.
SPLASH, an bi-annual event on Nickerson Field, is an opportunity for students to learn about the many clubs and organizations available at Boston University. MIKE DESOCIO/ DFP FILE

BU student organizations for every niche

Ellie Yeo June 12, 2020
As incoming students begin planning their move to college, the question on their minds shifts from what school they will be attending for the next four years to what they will do with their time there. 
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