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Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Where to now?

Michelle Tian May 3, 2023
I hate goodbyes. I hate the weight it represents, the sadness it carries and the message others get from it. In many cases, goodbyes are things to celebrate. Goodbyes mean we’re moving on to something greater, something better
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Until the cafe kicks us out: A dedication to people

Katrina Liu May 1, 2023
This is my last article for the Daily Free Press, and I feel like I've said everything I've wanted to say throughout my four years. I've talked about songs I've loved, analyzed life's universal questions, given mediocre advice and more.
After already cutting $168 million from its 2021 budget, Boston University must make an additional $96 million in cuts, which will result in layoffs and furloughs for University staff. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

University faces $96 million more of budget cuts, prepares for layoffs and furloughs

Jane Avery June 29, 2020
BU must make an additional $96 million worth of financial cuts — after having already cut $168 from its budget — to cover its total $264 million budget shortfall for the 2021 fiscal year beginning July 1, according to an email to faculty and staff from President Robert Brown, dated Monday.
The outside of Boston University’s College of General Studies. Beginning in the 2019 academic year, CGS has removed its fall program and now solely offers the Boston-London January program. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

All incoming CGS freshmen will take gap semester

Dana Sung September 12, 2019
The College of General Studies at Boston University no longer offers students the chance to study on campus for their first fall semester. All incoming CGS first-year students will now arrive on campus for the first time in January 2020 and take a summer semester in London or Boston.
Naomi Caines (CAS 23) and Ying Chu (CAS 23) cheer during the 2019 Matriculation ceremony. The 2019 Matriculation Ceremony celebrating the incoming class of 2023 was held on Sunday afternoon at Agganis Arena. COURTESY OF JACKIE RICCIARDI/BOSTON UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHY

Speakers welcome new students to BU at 2019 Matriculation Ceremony

Nyah Jordan September 3, 2019
BU officially welcomed the class of 2023, along with transfer students starting their first semester at BU, at the university’s annual Matriculation Ceremony in Agganis Arena on Sunday.
Sunday’s matriculation ceremony for incoming Boston University freshmen began with a procession of students from from Myles Standish Hall to Agganis Arena. PHOTO BY RODRIGO BONILLA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU admits students to class of 2023

Audrey Martin March 28, 2019
BU notified students who applied regular decision of their acceptance to the class of 2023 Saturday.
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