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Letter from the Editor: some final words

Chloe Patel December 8, 2023

The Fall 2023 semester was nothing short of eventful. The semester that has already slipped away into a moment in time, was a few months jam-packed with — simply put — history.   Firstly though,...

Lydia Evans, Spring '23 EIC

Letter from the Editor: A final word

Lydia Evans April 28, 2023
Keeping the DFP machine fed is no easy task. Luckily the 18 amazing, dedicated, genius editors that make up our editorial board have not only sustained the paper but helped it to flourish.
Kim Driscoll Victim Rights Awards

April to be recognized as Crime Victims Rights month in Massachusetts

Emilia Wisniewski April 26, 2023
At the foot of the Grand Staircase at the Massachusetts State House, Gov. Maura Healey signed a proclamation to recognize April as Crime Victims Rights month on Monday, which preceded an awards ceremony to honor key figures who help crime victims across the state.
LA Tenant BU

Los Angeles tenants gain ownership of all apartment complexes from Boston University

Emilia Wisniewski January 17, 2023
Boston University, who gained ownership of four apartment complexes in Los Angeles last year, agreed to sell the buildings to the Liberty Community Land Trust on Jan. 10, allowing residents to collectively own their homes.
Boston City Hall at Congress Street on Nov. 2. After a postponed vote, a City Council meeting on Wednesday passed a redistricting map. YITONG LI/DFP STAFF

Updated precinct map passes in City Council majority vote

Emilia Wisniewski November 3, 2022
An amended redistricting map was passed in a Wednesday City Council meeting following a postponed vote that further delayed the approval process.
Conley Container Terminal

Boston Harbor shipping terminal completed hunt for multi-year and multi-million investment to expand globally

Emilia Wisniewski October 6, 2022
The Paul W. Conley Container Terminal at Boston Harbor, raised nearly $850 million for infrastructure improvements and global expansion with funding coming from a variety of sources.
Mass State House

Meet the Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates

Emilia Wisniewski June 7, 2022
Outlined here are each candidate’s background, experience, and different approaches to many contested issues.
Michael Knowles protest

Students walk out in protest of conservative speaker event at BU

Talia Lissauer April 22, 2022
Dozens of students left in protest of a conservative speaker's speech. He argued gender identity should not be taught to young children.
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