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Analise Bruno | Senior Graphic Artist

BU’s Student Government passed a Survivor’s Bill of Rights. Don’t let the administration ignore it.

Guest Writer May 20, 2023
I want BU to be a place where students can feel safe. I want BU to be a place where the administration cares about its students. And I want BU to be a place where, if anyone is forced to be a survivor, they can feel supported by their school.
BUTV10

BUTV10 transitions with new faculty advisors after Christopher Cavalieri’s departure

Daily Free Press Staff February 5, 2023
Adam Boyajy and Tina McDuffie completed their first semester as the new faculty advisors for BUTV10, following Christopher Cavalleri’s departure due to allegations.
Joseph Hraiz rape case

Former Sargent student charged with two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault and battery

Walker Armstrong March 29, 2022
Court records allege former Sargent undergrad Joseph Hraiz committed nonconsensual sexual acts in April 2021.
Campus survivors mutual aid gofundme page

Student-led organization Campus Survivors starts GoFundMe for sexual assault survivors

Emily Pauls January 11, 2022
Campus Survivors launched a mutual aid fund for sexual assault survivors on December 30.
BU StuGov Office

StuGov hears BUnited platform updates, progress made on Fall semester goals

Anna Vidergar November 30, 2021
BUnited executive board reviews semester's progress on initial campaign's three pillars.
Boston University students protesting at the Kappa Sigma Fraternity house Oct. 23. The Dean of Students Office announced Wednesday their suspension of the local chapter as the Office investigates alleged incidents of sexual assault associated with the fraternity. ANH NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU suspends Kappa Sigma fraternity following protests, StuGov resolution

Daily Free Press Staff October 28, 2021
The fraternity will no longer be allowed to claim University affiliation or receive SAO funding.
Boston University Student Government Office

StuGov hears cabinet updates, endorses #BUHasAProblem demands

Anna Vidergar October 26, 2021
Senators held an unmoderated caucus once again, ending with a presentation on the protest's demands.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Kappa Sigma’s Student Activities Office-affiliation should be removed

Editors October 25, 2021
A protest demanding the removal of Kappa Sigma’s university affiliation held last Saturday brings new questions to light about the place of fraternities on our campus and in our broader society. 
Boston University students protest outside the Kappa Sigma fraternity house in Allston Saturday night. Protesters demanded the shutting down of the fraternity chapter and its disaffiliation from the University’s Student Accounting Office following increased reports of alleged sexual violence from the fraternity. ANH NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov organizes weekend protest of fraternity Kappa Sigma Mu Psi following alleged increase in misconduct allegations

Greye Dunn October 25, 2021
Protesters ask for University to remove the Kappa Sigma's official SAO recognition.
Terriers Thrive Together logo

On-campus mental health services, student organizations collaborate to spread awareness about mental health

Paul Birmingham October 18, 2021
Terrier Thrive Together features mental health awareness events throughout this month.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: It’s past time to do something more substantial about sexual assault on campus

Editors September 9, 2021
It is time for Boston University to let go of the idea that campus sexual assault can be solved by training. 
BU Equal Opportunity office sign

Students question University’s commitment to sexual misconduct prevention after accused CFA professor messages student through Bumble

Daily Free Press Staff September 8, 2021
Allegations prompt students to question the authenticity of increased focus on assault prevention.
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