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If you loved ‘The White Lotus,’ here are five other shows to binge

Ananya Swaroop March 28, 2025
For those who are wondering what to watch next, there are several other gripping shows like “The White Lotus” that share the same theme of sharp wit, layered storytelling and striking visuals. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

I do not enjoy all facts about the ‘Severance’ season 2 finale equally

Lauren Albano March 26, 2025
The season two finale of “Severance” was released on Apple TV+ March 20, and in the nature of the show, I wish I could forget a few aspects of the episode when I go to work.
East to West: Mar. 4, 2022

East to West: Mar. 4, 2022

Ellen Maloney March 4, 2022

Spring break! Today on East to West, we cover members of the BU community standing with Ukraine, BU’s updated mask mandate, and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East to West” on Spotify,...

East to West: Feb. 28, 2022

East to West: Feb. 28, 2022

Ellen Maloney February 28, 2022

Last day of February! Today on East to West we cover the Shiney James investigation, BU's fiscal year, Michelle Wu lifting proof of vaccination policy and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East...

East to West: Feb. 7, 2022

East to West: Feb. 7, 2022

Ellen Maloney February 7, 2022

First Monday of February! Today on East to West, we cover essential workers during the blizzard, implementation of unobserved testing, the Supreme Court’s affirmative action case and more. Click...

Sunset Cantina on Commonwealth Avenue near the Boston University West Campus. Businesses around university campuses have faced an influx of student customers since the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions and the start of the academic year. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Our new demographic’: Local businesses reflect on influx of customers as students return

Divya Sood September 13, 2021

As COVID-19 restrictions relax and students repopulate campus at BU and elsewhere in the city, Boston-area businesses have faced an increase in student customers. The McDonald’s in Kenmore Square...

Buffalo Exchange sign reads "Masks Required!"

Local businesses talk change in policy as state prepares to lift mask mandate

Divya Sood May 26, 2021
Local owners have the option to require masks or not as restrictions loosen across the state.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Remote work allows more accessibility, but poses risk for overworking, increasing disparity

Editors March 5, 2021
We don’t exactly know how increasing permanent remote work will impact the workforce — though it certainly comes with a number of risks and faults. But if employers can implement healthy practices and anticipate the technological needs of their employees, it could be an evolution for the better.
Boston City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu introduced an ordinance Tuesday that would extend the paid sick leave of Boston employees so they can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City Council proposes paid sick leave for city workers receiving COVID-19 vaccine

Rin Velasco February 4, 2021
The paid sick benefit would cover three working days. City workers would be allowed leave at any point during the two days following a COVID-19 vaccination — which applies to the first and second dose — and compensated fully for the time away.
Crisis Communications Officer Mike Fernandez and Boston University faculty members discussed the importance of reaching stakeholders when problems arise in a Wednesday panel. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Panelists, PRLab students say crisis communication is always an essential tool

Caroline Bowden January 29, 2021
In 2020, a year marked by disaster, executives and communications professionals were thrown into economic, social and health frenzies — forced to adapt their policies and messaging to fit the fast-changing social climate. Four experts in business and public relations participated in a virtual conversation Wednesday to discuss tools businesses can use to communicate successfully during disasters.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Amazon’s new jobs in Boston may have unintended consequences

Editors January 27, 2021
Whether the new hires will be sustainable for the economy and whether Amazon’s growth will have a negative impact on local businesses after the city opens back up has yet to be seen. But it is certain we must hold these giants to higher standards, or they will continue doing good with ulterior motives.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Boston University needs to raise wages for its employees

Editors January 26, 2021
After almost a year of living under pandemic restrictions, experiencing a record drop in employment and witnessing an increase in mental health problems as a result, a minimum wage raise to $15 an hour, or higher, is more crucial now than ever before.
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