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Students walking on Commonwealth Avenue

How do I balance COVID burnout and guilt?

Ilana Keusch September 28, 2021
Get vaccinated if you haven’t already, get tested regularly and trust yourself
photographer shooting students on red carpet

GALLERY: A gathering, red carpet and all

Mohan Ge September 23, 2021
The Boston University Dean of Students Office organized a night of celebration for the Class of 2024 at the George Sherman Union last Friday.
Students walking on Commonwealth Avenue

Students experience longer wait times, overcrowded campus following Class of 2025 overenrollment, return to full in-person

Emily Stevenson September 21, 2021
Delays in walking to classes and picking up food among concerns noted.
East to West: Sept. 17, 2021

East to West: Sept. 17, 2021

Veronica Thompson September 17, 2021

Today on East to West, we remember Professor David Jones, and cover the Friday night robbery in Brookline as well as the results of the preliminary mayoral election and more. Click here to stream...

George Sherman Union entrance

BU to hold a series of fun events for the Class of 2024 this weekend

Anna Vidergar September 15, 2021
Activities include a red carpet, dancing, mini golf and a visit to the Museum of Science.
students walking through CAS

Students reflect on the transition back to in-person classes

Lauren Rowlands September 8, 2021
Students share fear of breakthrough cases in spite of excitement at being back on campus.
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Summer Orientation should better promote social connection, ease new student jitters

Editors April 12, 2021
Orientation should be less focused on talking at you and more about connection and exploration.
student walking into the college of general studies

CGS announces program plans for Class of 2024, no reduced tuition cost at town hall event

Rin Velasco March 17, 2021
College of General Studies freshmen will receive no change in tuition for their six-week Summer semester following the cancellation of the Boston-London program, said Dean of CGS Natalie McKnight in an online town hall Tuesday night.
Twitter thread investigating a Boston University student for neo-Nazi beliefs

Online activists accuse former BU student of involvement with neo-Nazi, white supremacist group

Nick Kolev March 8, 2021
Online activists accused former Class of 2024 College of Arts and Sciences student Steven Van Zelst of allegedly engaging in hate groups centered on Nazism, racism, anti-semitism and misogyny in a Twitter thread and article posted Thursday.
Student Government plans to feature student talent, create opportunities for people to socialize safely on campus and increase involvement within the BU community during the Spring 2021 semester. COURTESY OF DAVID HAETTY

OneBU Spring agenda plans to keep students engaged, provide more social opportunities

Emily Stevenson January 25, 2021
Student Government’s Spring semester goals will look similar to the Fall, but will focus more on showcasing student talent, keeping engagement levels up and bringing the Boston University community together, according to StuGov representatives.
EDITORIAL: We should all be advocating to eliminate student loans

EDITORIAL: We should all be advocating to eliminate student loans

Editors December 9, 2020
Our society’s subconscious desire to see people suffer with outdated and exploitative norms — just because we did — is selfish, and we should be putting in our best effort to actually change the systems that neglected our needs.
Students socializing on the Boston University Beach. First-year students have had a difficult time making new friends and forming social connections due to the COVID-19 pandemic. VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New students feel isolated without avenues for socialization on campus

Colin Boyd October 8, 2020
A lack of opportunities for social connection has left students, especially freshmen and transfers, at a disadvantage this year for meeting new people.
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