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The Boston University Student Government office. BU Student Government heard presentations about a potential mural on the side of 808 Commonwealth Ave., a virtual BU ID proposal and more in a Monday night meeting. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

BU StuGov hears presentations on potential mural, virtual ID proposal, update on Google G-Suite initiative

Anna Vidergar November 17, 2021
Senators discuss proposal to make Terrier Cards virtual and plans for a mural on the back of CAS.
East to West: Oct. 22, 2021

East to West: Oct. 22, 2021

Veronica Thompson October 22, 2021

It’s Family and Friends Weekend! Today on East to West, we cover the second Boston mayoral debate, the upcoming Family and Friends Weekend, Boston Halloween events and more. Click here to stream...

citgo sign obstructed by building

Students express disapproval as new Kenmore Square building slowly covers iconic BU Citgo sign

Madhri Yehiya October 21, 2021
60-foot-by-60-foot sign no longer fully visible from a distance in the west direction along Comm Ave.
Clara Kim/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Settling the debate: East vs. West Campus

Editors November 17, 2020
East and West Campus both have their thorns and roses. Unfortunately, COVID-19 makes these roses a lot less vibrant when we sit in our dorms all day.
East to West: Dec. 7, 2018

East to West: Dec. 7, 2018

Michelle Chan December 7, 2018

On this week’s episode of East to West, we discuss the fate of the Citgo sign, a decline in history majors, student debt at BU, environmental justice and Amazon facing a lawsuit from six former employees. This...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has reached a long-term solution with Citgo, Related Beal and Boston University to preserve the sign in Kenmore Square. EMILY CANDAL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Citgo sign to remain, but not as landmark

Sophie Falkenheim December 2, 2018
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has decided on a private resolution regarding the fate of the Kenmore Square Citgo sign Thursday that would allow the sign to remain, without designating it a landmark.
The Boston Landmarks Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to designate the Citgo sign in Kenmore Square as a Boston Landmark. COLE SCHONEMAN/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Landmark designation for Citgo sign pends mayor’s approval

Natalie Patrick November 15, 2018
The Boston Landmarks Commission voted to designate the Citgo sign in Kenmore Square as a landmark Tuesday night, meaning the sign would be protected from being moved or destroyed by developers.
EDITORIAL: The Citgo sign is already a landmark — it’s time to officially recognize it

EDITORIAL: The Citgo sign is already a landmark — it’s time to officially recognize it

Editors October 9, 2018

No matter how far a Boston University student ventures into Allston on a night out or how deep one finds themselves in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s frat row, one shining light has always,...

The former location of Bertucci’s restaurant in Kenmore Square. PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Bertucci’s in Kenmore Square closes down after 15 years

JenRacoosin March 13, 2018
The Bertucci’s restaurant located in Kenmore Square closed on Feb. 28 after 15 years of serving the BU and Kenmore communities.
PHOTO BY PAIGE TWOMBLY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

EDITORIAL: Citgo continues to show its Boston pride

Editors February 5, 2017

Boston University students are very familiar with the Citgo sign that illuminates our walk down Commonwealth Avenue toward Marciano Commons, Myles Standish Hall or Danielsen Hall. The sign has almost become...

Question 5 ENDORSEMENT: Vote 'yes' for the conservation of Boston's identity

Question 5 ENDORSEMENT: Vote ‘yes’ for the conservation of Boston’s identity

Editors November 3, 2016

Boston is a city characterized by its history. It seems that one cannot walk down a street without passing a plaque honoring historical significance. Founding fathers resided in our city and we walk the...

Question 5 on the Boston ballot proposes the adoption of the Community Preservation Act, which would create a small increase in property taxes to fund local initiatives on affordable housing, open space and historic preservation. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Ballot question 5, exclusive to Boston, would raise property tax to promote preservation

Sophie Will November 3, 2016

Question 5 on the Boston ballot, also known as the Community Preservation Act, proposes a 1 percent increase in tax for property owners to be used for community preservation, according to the question’s...

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