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f— it won't cut it sign in front of fitness and recreation center at boston university

StuGov launches investigation into F— It Won’t Cut It funding, allegations of abuse

Nathan Lederman April 5, 2021
The CUOC launched the investigation following Reddit posts questioning the funding of the group.
Boston University Student Government will introduce a COVID-19 Oversight Committee this semester to hold the University accountable for its health and safety protocols. ELIZABETH MCCLELLAND/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov launches COVID-19 oversight committee, aims to hold University accountable

Nick Kolev January 27, 2021
The ad hoc committee has stated its intent to report issues with BU’s COVID-19 response to the administration as well as the Senate to find solutions, according to the committee website.
In its last meeting of the semester on Monday night, Boston University Student Government discussed whether to denounce Kappa Sigma for painting over the transgender flag on the BU Rock during Transgender Day of Remembrance. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov talks Spring semester plans, approves Greek life action plan

Anna Vidergar December 8, 2020
Boston University Student Government heard from several senators about plans for Spring semester, including how to increase student engagement, in a meeting streamed live to YouTube Monday night.
OP-ED: The issue of the University line

OP-ED: The issue of the University line

Editors December 6, 2020
I’m not giving up on this or any other initiative my fellow senators and I are pursuing. On precedent alone, the University has respected and gone through with Senate-driven initiatives. Now more than ever, when a quarter of the student population put us in office, the University is all the more obligated to negotiate with us.
In its Monday meeting, Boston University’s Student Government confirmed Sen. Ezra Bale as chair of the COVID-19 University Oversight Committee. ANNA VIDERGAR/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov confirms members to CUOC

Anna Vidergar November 24, 2020
BU StuGov confirmed Sen. Ezra Bale as chair of the COVID-19 University Oversight Committee in a short meeting streamed live on YouTube Monday night.
In its Monday night meeting, Boston University’s Student Government featured a moderated conversation app, Go Off!, and unveiled the COVID-19 University Oversight Committee. ANNA VIDERGAR/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov hears presentation from Go Off!, approves COVID-19 oversight committee

Anna Vidergar November 17, 2020
BU StuGov heard from Go Off! — an online platform for people to engage in moderated conversations about media — and introduced the COVID-19 University Oversight Committee in its meeting Monday night. StuGov also voted to endorse a “wellness days” initiative.
OneBU, the executive board of Boston University’s Student Government, has made progress toward realizing some of its platform promises, despite setbacks. COURTESY OF DAVID HAETTY

OneBU works to meet platform promises

Claire Williams November 16, 2020
OneBU, BU StuGov's 2020-2021 elected slate, has returned some of its platform promises such as networking resources and mental health care, and is working on doing more for the student body.
At Boston University’s Monday Student Government meeting, students discussed updates to the Cabinet and appointed two new representatives to the Boston Intercollegiate Government. ANNA VIDERGAR/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov meets with Student Activities director, confirms BIG representatives

Anna Vidergar November 10, 2020
BU StuGov spoke with SAO Director John Battaglino and heard Cabinet updates on events such as the upcoming Sustainable Business Week. StuGov also confirmed two representatives for the Boston Intercollegiate Government during its meeting Monday.
Boston University’s Student Government discussed Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore’s update to the University’s COVID-19 policies during its Monday meeting. ANNA VIDERGAR/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov vets potential petition for more days off during Spring, pursues BU approval of Credit-No Credit

Anna Vidergar November 3, 2020
BU StuGov proposed Monday night a petition asking BU for new days off scattered throughout the Spring semester and discussed plans to gain University support for a Credit-No Credit renewal this Fall.
Boston University’s Student government passed a resolution Monday to support a petition calling for reinstatement of the University’s Credit-No Credit policy this Fall. ANNA VIDEGAR/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU StuGov endorses Credit-No Credit petition, ratifies BIG membership

Anna Vidergar October 27, 2020
BU StuGov passed a resolution endorsing a petition to reintroduce Spring semester’s Credit-No Credit policy this Fall, as well as ratified BU’s membership in the Boston Intercollegiate Government, in a Zoom meeting Monday night.
Boston University Senate Chair Vincent D’Amato. The BU Student Government convened for its first meeting of the semester on Monday. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov confirms new representatives for the year

Anna Vidergar September 22, 2020
BU Student Government in a virtual meeting Monday night confirmed new representatives for the 2020-2021 school year and discussed how Learn from Anywhere — the University's hybrid learning model — will affect the group.
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