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Two people sit at a counter in Life Alive Organic Cafe on Commonwealth Avenue. Mayor Michelle Wu announced Feb. 18 that proof of vaccination for indoor venues is no longer required. ALICE LEE/DFP STAFF

Mayor Wu lifts proof of vaccination policy

Jit Ping Lee February 24, 2022
Mayor Michelle Wu announced proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter indoor spaces in Boston on Feb. 18. 
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Modern Toolbox: No, NFTs aren’t just expensive .jpegs

Jaeyoung Choi January 26, 2022
blockchain technology is slated to revolutionize the world in ways that we may not even be able to imagine today
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Divine Politik: The Little Way, a hopeful New Year’s remedy to injustice

Caroline McCord January 23, 2022
No, I cannot save the world single handedly, but I can practice what St. Therese named “The Little Way” — a method of achieving good through profound simplicity
Michelle Wu smiling to supporters Nov. 2 following her mayoral victory. Since the mayoral election, Boston University students have expressed high expectations of Wu, who will officially take office Tuesday. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DFP FILE

BU students share strong expectations for Michelle Wu, celebrate win for minority representation in Boston

Talia Lissauer November 15, 2021

Boston’s mayor-elect Michelle Wu, who made history as the first woman and person of color to be elected to the position, will officially take office Tuesday, and students at Boston University expressed...

City Councilor At-Large and Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu. Wu said Saturday she would address public health crises in Boston by assisting underserved, isolated communities if elected. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

Michelle Wu emphasizes cooperation, intersectionality in press conference

Julia Ermi February 8, 2021
Wu said Boston’s “siloed” communities are the cause of underlying gaps in government support when it comes to housing shortages, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The City of Boston and New England Conservatory’s 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
Guest speakers and members of the Boston University community honored King by giving speeches, while Conservatory musicians performed musical tributes. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Howard Thurman Center virtually honors Martin Luther King Jr.

Rachel Do January 21, 2021
Boston University celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s memory in a virtual event on Monday. For King, the university is close to home — it’s where he earned his doctorate degree and the city where he met the woman he would marry.
The @bubadeats Instagram page. The account allows Boston University students to send in photos of dining hall meals that did not meet their expectations. ILLUSTRATION BY THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students create Instagram page dedicated to reforming dining hall food

Lily Kepner December 23, 2020
A BU freshman created @bubadeats on Instagram to express frustrations with the quality, quantity and taste of BU’s dining hall food.
Michelle Prario was one of 1,285 students who received their early decision acceptances from Boston University last week. COURTESY OF MICHELLE PRARIO

Class of 2025 receives Early Decision acceptances, remains optimistic despite pandemic

Lily Kepner December 23, 2020
Despite being restricted from official in-person visits, tours and information sessions for the last nine months, 1,285 applicants became BU terriers last week when accepted in the university's first Early Decision round.
Rubiic, an app designed by Boston University graduate student Asad Malik, allows users to express their thoughts and feelings through different forms of multimedia. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU grad student develops wholistic, journaling to improve mental health

Anuj Sawhney December 3, 2020
"Rubiic," a journaling app, was created by BU graduate student Asad Malik to stand out against traditional social media platforms by prioritizing self-expression and reflection.
The COVID-19 pandemic limited some employment opportunities for graduating students, but other jobs may be available to those who are willing to work in different industries. COURTESY OF FLAZINGO.COM

BU students, alum see new direction, promise in job market despite pandemic

Belle He December 3, 2020
Although seniors every year battle the pressure of the job search, the class of 2021 faces a unique challenge: entering an economy jeopardized by the pandemic.
Boston University’s Center for Gender, Sexuality, and Activism and Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Center hosted a virtual panel on Thursday to discuss a rise in domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND ACTIVISM

SARP reports increase in domestic violence due to pandemic

Ashley Soebroto November 11, 2020
Domestic violence has soared across the country in recent months. At BU, professors and sexual assault experts spoke about the growing prevalence of domestic abuse during the pandemic.
Boston University’s Center for Career Development. While the COVID-19 pandemic has posed difficulties for students trying to network in-person, it has made more virtual networking events accessible to students. JASMINE LI/ DFP FILE

Young professionals find networking becomes more crucial without in-person opportunities

Yiran Yu November 10, 2020

For college students and graduates alike, networking is imperative in the modern-day job market — yet has become all the more difficult in a virtual setting under the current pandemic. Boston...

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