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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

BU failed the Class of 2023 with its controversial commencement | Editorial

Editors June 2, 2023
On May 3, Boston University announced David Zaslav as the headline speaker for the University’s 150th Commencement address. With their unwavering commitment to Zaslav, BU failed the Class of 2023.
A student shouts and holds a sign reading “ew, David” during Zaslav’s speech. ZIYU (JULIAN) ZHU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: 2023 commencement brings joy, jeers and protest

Daily Free Press Staff June 2, 2023
Boston University class of 2023 had their commencement ceremony in Nickerson Field last Sunday amid controversy around the speaker, Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav. The Writers Guild of America protested outside the event while several students booed Zaslav during his speech.
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