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Boston University students enjoy the warm weather on the College of Communication lawn. The U.S. Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act on March 15 and the bill now awaits the decision of the House of Representatives. If passed, Daylight Saving Time will be permanent. AMANDA CUCCINIELLO/DFP STAFF

Senate unanimously passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

Bella Ramirez March 18, 2022
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent on March 15.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Is permanent Daylight Saving Time the right move?

Editors March 17, 2022
Given the myriad of issues that the permanent DST switch could create, it makes you wonder why the Senate unanimously approved the bill.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Minority Report: Daylight saving time forever

Lincoln Son Currie November 17, 2021
Though there are more pressing issues facing the nation, changing to permanent daylight saving time would boost the economy, fight childhood obesity and aid public safety.
DJ-producer ayokay performs the Great Scott in Allston Sunday night. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: One-man act ayokay brings passionate energy to nostalgic lyrics at Great Scott

Julia Maruca November 8, 2018
Boxed in behind two MIDI keyboards on a cramped wooden stage, producer and DJ ayokay barely stood still for a moment, bouncing and jumping back and forth to the beat along with the crowd. Ayokay, whose real name is Alex O’Neill, performed a sold-out show Sunday night at the Great Scott in Allston.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has signed off on funding to explore the potential benefits of moving the state’s time zone in order to allow for more hours of sunlight during the winter. PHOTO BY BRITTANY CHANG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts legislators consider shifting time zone

Shivani Singh September 21, 2016

In Boston, the sun sometimes sets as early as 4:10 p.m. in the winter. Massachusetts lawmakers are considering shifting the time zone from Eastern Standard Time to Atlantic Standard Time and eliminating...

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