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unobserved testing

BU transitions to unobserved testing at Charles River Campus

Daily Free Press Staff February 3, 2022
Observed testing will cease completely at 808 after Feb. 10. Medical campus will transition next week.
East to West: Oct. 29, 2021

East to West: Oct. 29, 2021

Veronica Thompson October 29, 2021

Today on East to West, we cover kappa sigma’s suspension, Boston University students reporting catcalling in Kenmore Square, Acting Mayor Kim Janey challenging the 2020 Boston census count and...

Kenmore Square. Boston University students have reported being catcalled by Related Beal construction workers at One Kenmore Square as they pass the site. TAYLOR COESTER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students share experiences of catcalling from East Campus construction workers

Tanisha Bhat October 28, 2021
Related Beal construction site workers reportedly wolf whistle and stare as students pass by.
citgo sign obstructed by building

Students express disapproval as new Kenmore Square building slowly covers iconic BU Citgo sign

Madhri Yehiya October 21, 2021
60-foot-by-60-foot sign no longer fully visible from a distance in the west direction along Comm Ave.
students walking through CAS

Students reflect on the transition back to in-person classes

Lauren Rowlands September 8, 2021
Students share fear of breakthrough cases in spite of excitement at being back on campus.
BUnited eboard standing at Marsh Chapel

BUnited announces goals for the Fall semester

Anna Vidergar September 3, 2021
Executive board plans to work more with other clubs and support survivors and the LGBTQ+ community.
the sound of boston university playlist on spotify

‘The Sound of Boston University’ provides 100-song snapshot into life at BU

Emma Vacirca March 15, 2021
The Spotify playlist "The Sound of Boston University,” curated from student listening patterns, spans a variety of genres and artists. For some students, it represents the “calm in the midst of city life.”
BUnited meets with a student at BU beach

BUnited slate runs uncontested in StuGov elections

Molly Farrar March 4, 2021
With the Boston University Student Government elections fast approaching, the BUnited slate is ready to begin their term as the next StuGov Executive Board, said Student Body President-nominee Nyah Jordan, a junior in the College of Communication.
Boston University is deciding what to do with its space at 730 Commonwealth Avenue after the CVS previously located there closed on Dec. 1. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

CVS closes down, BU still deciding how to repurpose space

Emily Stevenson December 8, 2020
The CVS store at 730 Commonwealth Ave closed Dec. 1 after it decided not to renew its lease with BU.
Clara Kim/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Settling the debate: East vs. West Campus

Editors November 17, 2020
East and West Campus both have their thorns and roses. Unfortunately, COVID-19 makes these roses a lot less vibrant when we sit in our dorms all day.
Campus tours for prospective Boston University students will be conducted by student guides virtually over Zoom. SOPHIA FLISSLER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Campus tours to return in virtual format next week

Chris Larabee September 23, 2020
With prospective BU students unable to experience traditional campus tours, the University has invested in a virtual touring system.
Nud Pob Thai Cuisine on Commonwealth Avenue. For the Fall semester, Nud Pob, located in Boston University’s Central Campus, will be open for delivery, takeout and dine-in eating. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

What will be open on campus this Fall and when

Ellie Yeo August 19, 2020
As part of modified campus life this Fall, certain dining options on campus will be either fully unavailable for students or operate on a new schedule. Here’s what’s open on campus. 
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