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The letter sent by Boston University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Jean Morrison to the Dean of Students Office Oct. 7. Morrison announced the use of an outside factfinder to investigate allegations of verbal and emotional abuse of student employees in BU’s Orientation program. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Grueling’ hours, forged timesheets: BU students allege Orientation leadership violated state labor laws

Daily Free Press Staff November 9, 2021
Shiney James and other leaders reportedly worked students up to 80 hours a week with little to no breaks.
Boston University students protesting at the Kappa Sigma Fraternity house Oct. 23. The Dean of Students Office announced Wednesday their suspension of the local chapter as the Office investigates alleged incidents of sexual assault associated with the fraternity. ANH NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU suspends Kappa Sigma fraternity following protests, StuGov resolution

Daily Free Press Staff October 28, 2021
The fraternity will no longer be allowed to claim University affiliation or receive SAO funding.
Boston University President Robert Brown in his office on Silber Way. On Tuesday, Brown spoke with The Daily Free Press in a Zoom interview to discuss returning to fully in-person learning in the Fall, along with other issues concerning students. ANDRES PICON/ DFP FILE

President Brown discusses return to in-person learning this Fall and more with The Daily Free Press

Nick Kolev May 5, 2021
Brown discussed planning for next year, vaccine requirements and renovations among other topics.
protestor holds a "chauvin is a violent criminal" sign at a minneapolis protest

University responds to Chauvin verdict, facilitates discussions for BU community

Vanessa Bartlett April 26, 2021
BU administration sent out emails to students and reflections will be held daily until May 7.
Boston University's Young Democratic Socialists of America

YDSA stages sit-in protest for free laundry at BU administration’s Student Leaders Conversation Series

Nick Kolev April 22, 2021
The organization said its demands continue to be ignored after many meetings with administration.
information tent for prospective students outside the college of communication at boston university

BU sets up temporary informational tents for prospective students touring campus

Tanisha Bhat April 21, 2021
The tents are staffed by representatives to answer questions about BU and provide assistance.
young democratic socialists of america protesters hold signs in support of free laundry at boston university

BU YDSA protests for free laundry at Marsh Plaza

Rin Velasco March 29, 2021
BU YDSA held an in-person protest following petitioning and meetings with BU administration.
students sit on the grass at bu beach

BU creates socially distanced outdoor spaces across campus

Molly Farrar March 22, 2021
Students are enjoying their first taste of warm weather this year in new outdoor community spaces.
Car driving in snow in Dallas

BU students struggled with classes, concerns about family during Texas snow storm

Kylee Nguyen February 22, 2021
Boston University students learning remotely in Texas faced difficulties with online classes during recent winter snow storms.
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: The University’s actions are unacceptable, we demand more

Editors February 10, 2021
BU needs to make a constant commitment to the cause, actively work to ensure students’ safety, dismantle the prevalent rape culture on its campus and establish trust so students will be willing to speak up and report assailants in the first place. It will never be as easy as one quick, overnight policy change.
Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore encouraged students to avoid in-person Super Bowl gatherings in an email Friday. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students prepare for a socially distanced Super Bowl

Juncheng Quan February 5, 2021
With Super Bowl LV set for Sunday, Boston University students on campus are gearing up to watch the NFL’s Championship game — with some slight adjustments.
Boston University Dining Services is planning a special holiday weekend menu for students staying on campus during Thanksgiving break. COURTESY OF BU DINING SERVICES

How to navigate Thanksgiving break 2020

Rin Velasco November 18, 2020
Students staying on campus this Thanksgiving break can expect to abide by regular COVID-19 testing and symptom attestation rules, as well as receive a Thanksgiving meal provided by Dining Services. 
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