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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Boston University allows students to change their own display name and pronouns on BU directory

Daily Free Press Staff August 3, 2022
Boston University students can now change their display name, preferred pronouns, and gender identity for BU systems.
Sophia Flissler/DFP STAFF

A Room With a View: What do you want to do with your life?

Antonia Lehnert February 16, 2021
Most fresh graduates feel they are drowning in a sea of indecision and distress. In reality, the sea is only a pool, and all of our peers are also trying to keep their heads above water.
Students socializing on the Boston University Beach. First-year students have had a difficult time making new friends and forming social connections due to the COVID-19 pandemic. VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New students feel isolated without avenues for socialization on campus

Colin Boyd October 8, 2020
A lack of opportunities for social connection has left students, especially freshmen and transfers, at a disadvantage this year for meeting new people.
Boston University postponed commencement for the class of 2020 and will hold graduation in the late summer or fall. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

BU postpones commencement, plans for late summer or fall graduation ceremony

Jennifer Suryadjaja March 26, 2020
Boston University has postponed its May 2020 commencement ceremony in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and changes to the university’s operations.
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