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The Daily Free Press

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Boston University student and Warren Towers resident Hiya Verma. Warren Tower residents are frustrated with the lack of communication and disruptions caused by ongoing renovations. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘Constant disruption’: Warren Towers residents face unexpected challenges amid renovations

Toby Moses March 21, 2025

Boston University students living in Warren A Tower returned from winter break to scaffolding scaling the building, loud construction noises and workers outside their windows. Warren Towers is undergoing...

A person speaks at the Boston University Students for Israel and BU Hillel memorial Oct. 7. Harvard’s settlement of an antisemitism lawsuit has sparked debate over campus free speech, prompting students to take action by launching Our CampUs United to combat antisemitism on college campuses. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Amidst rise in antisemitism across college campuses, student organizers pick up the slack

Isabelle Zhang February 28, 2025
Harvard’s settlement of an antisemitism lawsuit has sparked debate over campus free speech, prompting students to take action by launching Our CampUs United to combat antisemitism on college campuses.
A letter from Boston University President Melissa Gilliam, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gloria Waters and Vice President and Associate Provost Ad Interim for Research Thomas Bifano confirming BU’s commitment to research amid the National Institutes of Health funding cuts. The funding cuts are temporarily halted due to lawsuits from three universities, but research departments will have to find a way to cut costs if the policy is implemented. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU, local universities react to NIH research grant funding cuts

Liam Dunne February 19, 2025
Universities and researchers react to research grant funding cuts by the NIH.
U.S. Department of Education website. Boston University students and faculty are split over the impacts the University community may face if an executive order to dismantle the United States Department of Education is passed. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU community assesses impact of pending Trump order to abolish Education Department

Lauren Albano February 13, 2025
Boston University students and faculty are split over impacts the University community may face if an executive order to dismantle the United States Department of Education is passed.
A flooded residence in Boston University’s 1019 Commonwealth Avenue dormitory. A pipe burst in the dorm on Tuesday night, and affected students have been relocated to West and South Campus during repairs. COURTESY OF JOSH LEE

Pipe burst forces students out of flooded 1019 Comm. Ave. residence

Lauren Albano February 13, 2025
A flooded suite in 1019 Commonwealth Ave. caused damage to multiple floors and led residents to be displaced
The Boston University LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center. BU students are concerned the school will change its sexual misconduct policy following the Trump administration’s announcement that its 2020 Title IX ruling would be reinstated. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student leaders react to Trump administration’s returns to 2020 Title IX ruling

Nicole Abrams February 12, 2025
Student leaders give their opinion's on the Trump administrations changes to Title IX, and what it could mean for BU.
The front desk at the Boston University Diversity and Inclusion Office. President Trump signed an order Jan. 20 dictating that the federal government will only recognize two sexes — male and female — causing worry and fear among transgender advocacy groups in Boston. 
LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

DEI, gender ideology executive orders spark divided responses among Bostonians

Tavishi Chattopadhyay February 7, 2025
President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders limiting gender recognition and dismantling Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs cause mixed reactions from students, Boston schools and advocacy groups.
Flyers for a petition to improve the Warren Towers dining hall are displayed in the dormitory. Boston University students created the petition because of their frustration with the quality of food. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student-led petition pushes for healthier, more diverse food options in dining halls

Sara Creato February 5, 2025
Students create petition calling for healthier food and a larger variety in BU's dining halls
Graduate student housing Peabody Hall in Fenway Campus. Peabody Hall will be used as undergraduate housing while Warren Towers is being renovated. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Graduate students required to move out of graduate housing amidst Warren Towers renovations

Daniela Ginsburg January 29, 2025
Graduate students will be made to move out of graduate housing, Peabody Hall, to make room for undergraduate students due to Warren Towers renovations.
People hold signs criticizing the United States immigration policies during a walkout against mass deportation on Friday. Boston University student groups organized the walkout which called for the University to condemn the Trump administration’s immigration policy and defend students against mass deportation plans. AVA RUBIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘It’s ridiculous to not do anything’: BU students hold walkout against mass deportation

Camille Bugayong January 26, 2025
Boston University students held a walkout at Marsh Plaza Friday in response to President Donald Trump signing executive orders targeting immigrants and enacting mass deportation, which have already been put into action across the United States.
Students approach the window at FirstPoint Office. Inconsistencies in the allocation of MASSGrant, a need-based financial aid program awarded to eligible undergraduate Massachusetts residents based on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, sparks confusion among Boston University students. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

MASSGrant allocation inconsistencies spark confusion over semester bills

Mary Goetz January 23, 2025
MASSGrant recipients reported issues viewing their fall 2024 awards, sparking confusion over semester bills.
Mugar Memorial Library. Mice were spotted in Mugar Library as a result of cold weather, construction and food. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Of Mice and Mugar: Mouse spotted on third floor of Mugar Library

Megan Amato January 22, 2025
Boston University students share pest sightings after a video of a mouse in Mugar Memorial Library was posted on to the BU subreddit.
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