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The BU Gigs instagram account run by Northeastern University student Kaluwe Muntanga is set to move to an app dubbed “Social Call” in February. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Gigs to move to app next year, bringing large student community with it

Cameron Morsberger December 10, 2020
@bu_gigs, an Instagram account circulating offers and requests from Boston University students, will leave Instagram Feb. 4.
Boston University’s Cybersecurity Association hosted a virtual event Monday to discuss how an organization’s leadership must take a more active role in understanding cybersecurity and data protection. COURTESY OF BU CYBERSECURITY ASSOCIATION

Cybersecurity expert says data security lies in people, not just technology

Kelsey Ffrench November 10, 2020

While it may be easy to assume cybersecurity is solely the responsibility of computer scientists or information technology professionals, all members of an organization play a part in data protection....

EDITORIAL: Baker proposes driving safety bill, promoting the general welfare

EDITORIAL: Baker proposes driving safety bill, promoting the general welfare

Editors January 23, 2019

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker reignited a long-debated topic this week by proposing to ban handheld cellphone use while driving. Current law in the Commonwealth bans handheld cellphone use for school...

Campus Crime Logs: Jan 26-30

Campus Crime Logs: Jan 26-30

Caroline Hitesman February 2, 2017

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department Crime Logs from Jan. 26-30. Disorderly conduct reported at 871 Commonwealth Ave. A male student reported on Jan. 26 at...

Cell phone texting, Internet use increases

Daily Free Press Admin November 28, 2012

Use of cellphones for purposes of text messaging, photography and Internet-surfing has increased among adults since 2010, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. The survey found 80...

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