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Starbucks at 874 Commonwealth Avenue. The unionized store is one of 200 across the country that went on strike Thursday to bring attention to staffing and scheduling issues. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU students campaign to replace campus Starbucks

Kiera Mcdonald November 17, 2023
Boston University College Democrats and other organizations launched a national effort at BU in solidarity with union workers on Red Cup Day, one of the busiest days of the year for Starbucks, to remove the chain from college campuses. 
Biometric Morphowave Dining Hall

New MorphoWave scanning technology in BU dining halls sparks mixed reviews among faculty and students

Crystal Yormick September 7, 2023
Boston University Dining Services installed new scanners that use biometric technology.
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. 
Boston University’s Starbucks location in Kenmore Square closed for the rest of the Fall semester on Tuesday. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Kenmore Starbucks temporarily closes due to low business

Julia Ermi October 20, 2020
BUs Kenmore Starbucks location is “temporarily” shutting its doors beginning Tuesday, according to an email sent anonymously to The Daily Free Press.
BU students moving back to campus for the Fall semester will be given alcohol wipes, snacks and a bag for recycling. ANGELA YANG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

As students trickle in back to campus, here’s what move-in looks like

Melissa Ellin August 17, 2020
BU students moving into on-campus residences are being offered two 50-piece packs of alcohol wipes for sanitization, as well as a snack box and recycling bag, according to multiple students.
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 speaks on campus reopening logistics and more with The Daily Free Press

Allison Pirog June 26, 2020
In an interview with The Daily Free Press Thursday, BU President Robert Brown discussed building a sense of community on a physically distanced campus; minimizing health risks for BU students, faculty and staff; and communicating to the student body about unprecedented decisions — as well as other issues that have lingered in students’ minds in recent weeks.
Boston University’s Marsh Plaza. BU has released its “Learn from Anywhere” plan for the Fall semester that would allow students the flexibility to learn in-person, digitally or experience a combination of both, if the plan goes into effect. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU introduces potential learning, public health plans for Fall

Chloe Liu June 1, 2020
Aside from allowing students to choose between returning to campus and staying home, BU also plans to offer frequent coronavirus testing.
What’s open on campus now?

What’s open on campus now?

Melissa Ellin March 16, 2020
Students who remain on campus amidst the coronavirus pandemic face reduced university resources and widespread closure of common spaces as Boston University enters its first week of remote learning in response to the spread of the coronavirus.
Boston University Student Health Services is taking measures to prevent the spread of germs during the flu season, including offering free flu vaccines and providing sick students with flu meals. COURTESY OF U.S. NAVY

BU takes caution during flu season and coronavirus outbreak

Shannon Damiano February 12, 2020
Earlier this week, CVS Pharmacy on BU's East Campus ran out of surgical masks, according to signs posted on each door. While many students are taking personal precautions to stay healthy, such as purchasing surgical masks, the university is also taking steps to prevent disease spread.
East to West (feat. Angela Yang): February 3, 2020

East to West (feat. Angela Yang): February 3, 2020

Justin Tang February 3, 2020

In this episode of East to West, we cover BU’s decision to suspend this semester’s Shanghai study abroad programs, the first recreational marijuana shop opening in Boston, and a profile on the...

Director of Boston University’s Dining Services Joseph LaChance presents renovation plans for the George Sherman Union to the Undergraduate Student Government Monday. ELLIE YEO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG hears GSU plans, free textbook proposal

Ellie Yeo December 3, 2019
SG heard from Dining Services about GSU renovations, heard a proposal to provide free textbooks and the Senate rejected the Executive Board’s name change proposal in Monday’s Senate meeting.
A new food option, Tenders, Love and Chicken, opened in the George Sherman Union on Monday. DANIEL MU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Tenders, Love and Chicken pop-up opens in GSU

Daily Free Press Staff October 23, 2019
Tenders, Love and Chicken is the new restaurant in the George Sherman Union food court for the next two weeks in Takin' It to the Streets.
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