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Former U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano. BRITTANY CHANG/ DFP FILE

BU College Democrats host panel with Michael Capuano

Alex LaSalvia April 5, 2019
The BU College Democrats hosted a panel with former U.S. Rep. Mike Capuano and other prominent Democrats in the Boston area Thursday to discuss the future of the Democratic Party.
From left to right: Anna Stroinski and Caroline Brantley from Boston University College Democrats, moderators Eva Jungreis and Aron Malatinszky from Up to Us, and Benjamin Zabel and Branden Cordeiro from BU College Republicans partake in a debate about fiscal policy Wednesday night. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU College Democrats and College Republicans debate fiscal policy

Damian Walsh October 19, 2018
The Boston University College Democrats and BU College Republicans faced off in a debate over fiscal policy Thursday.
Jared Moffat, a field director for Regulate Mass, provides a student with information on voting at the voter registration drive hosted by the BU College Democrats in September 2016. The club hopes to make similar efforts to drive youth turnout in the midterm election in November. ELLEN CLOUSE/ DFP FILE PHOTO

BU College Democrats gear up for midterm elections

Gabrielle Cortina October 4, 2018
Boston University College Democrats are preparing to boost political activism in the BU community and increase voter turnout and awareness for this year’s midterm election.
Students vote during a Student Government meeting. Student Government reserved roughly $15,000 of their budget for Cabinet events. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP FILE PHOTO

SG discusses allocation of its $15,000 Cabinet budget

Haley Lerner March 22, 2018
Boston University’s Student Government noted in last Monday’s meeting that roughly $15,000 of their remaining budget of $21,257.41 is reserved for Cabinet events. The funding of these events is meant to foster a greater sense of community on campus and empower student groups to fulfill their missions.

SG discusses elections, proposal process at second meeting

Lillian Ilsley-Greene February 8, 2018

Boston University’s Student Government met Monday night to propose changes to the Student Election Commission rules and to make plans for student group outreach this semester. Vice President of Student...

Student Government passes a proposal to grant money to the Math and Computer Sciences project center BUILDS. PHOTO BY PAIGE WARD/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Innovation club receives funding from SG

Becca Moszka October 29, 2017

BUILDS, an innovation and design center located in Boston University’s Math and Computer Sciences building, plans to use over $100 in funding granted from BU Student Government to purchase electric...

Student Government has its first meeting of the 2017-18 school year. PHOTO BY MAGGIE LEONE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG holds first meeting, approves funding for collaborative space

Isabel Owens October 18, 2017

Boston University’s Student Government kicked off the year with an informational Senate meeting Monday night to train new members on standard Senate procedures and review changes for the upcoming...

Boston University Student Government holds a ceremony Sunday night at the Terrace Lounge, recognizing the work done by SG members while passing on the gavel of responsibilities to the incoming SG slate. PHOTO BY HALEY ABRAM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG recognizes this year’s senate, welcomes new slate

Noor Adatia April 30, 2017

Boston University Student Government held “The Passing of the Gavel” ceremony Sunday night to recognize the work of current SG members as well as welcome the new Executive Board. Next year’s...

Boston University's Student Election Commission announces the results of the Student Government Executive Board elections Tuesday night in the basement of the George Sherman Union. PHOTO BY CAROLYN KOMATSOULIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Your BU wins SG E-Board election

Noor Adatia April 12, 2017

The Your BU slate won this year’s Boston University Student Government Executive Board election, beating the B-trU slate, Student Election Commission’s co-chairs announced at the SG office Tuesday...

ENDORSEMENT: The Daily Free Press endorses Your BU for Student Government

ENDORSEMENT: The Daily Free Press endorses Your BU for Student Government

Editors April 6, 2017

Two slates, Your BU and B-trU, entered the playing field to lead Boston University’s Student Government for the upcoming 2017-18 school year. Both slates promote the concepts of transparency and inclusivity...

Piergiacomo Cacciamani (left) and SaraAnn Kurkul (right), two members of Your BU, explain their vision if elected to Boston University Student Government's Executive Board. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Your BU hopes to make lasting changes through Student Government

Hannah Harn March 30, 2017

Your BU, one of two slates running in Boston University’s Student Government Executive Board election, said they are hoping to give BU students a SG that provides lasting change and a more inclusive...

Hector Meneses (Questrom ’19) and Vaishnavi Kothapalli (CGS ’19), members of the B-TrU slate, speak to a passerby about Student Government election Monday afternoon​ ​during a meet and greet​ ​in the George Sherman Union Link. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG slates host meet and greet, reach out to constituents

Noor Adatia March 27, 2017

The Boston University Student Election Commission held a meet and greet on Monday afternoon for slates running for Student Government Executive Board at the George Sherman Union Link. The meet and...

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