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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

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Burning Out: The way Boston University is using the student-run F— It Won’t Cut It campaign is seriously questionable

Yvonne Tang April 12, 2021
will BU take responsibility for FIWCI allegations or continue to use the “student-run” label to its advantage?
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.
isolation housing at 575 commonwealth avenue

BU community has mixed experiences with COVID-19 rule enforcement

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 25, 2021
Students noted inconsistent enforcement of many COVID-19 restrictions in place since the Fall.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Moving Forward: COVID-19 helps break down our individual apathy toward social issues

Divya Sood March 11, 2021
While the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating on many fronts, it has hopefully compelled people to be more mindful about their individual choices and impacts. This newfound urgency and self-agency can help us make inroads in solving other pressing issues.
Clara Kim/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: How BU should use lessons from Fall to modify Spring semester

Editors November 24, 2020
We were extremely lucky to have made it through the Fall so far without a major outbreak on campus, but we are pushing our luck to think we can do the same this Spring without fine-tuning our safety measures.
East to West: Oct. 30, 2020

East to West: Oct. 30, 2020

Justin Tang October 30, 2020

Today on East to West, we cover the suspensions of BU students who planned large gatherings, how BU is encouraging safe Halloween festivities, Salem business shutting down to tourists, and more. FEATURING:...

Several Boston University student groups are encouraging student voter participation in the upcoming presidential election through the initiative “Vote with BU Spirit.” COURTESY OF BU SPIRIT

BU groups promote voting in student-led social media campaign

Taylor Brokesh October 16, 2020
Student groups at BU are banding together in an effort to encourage the student body to head to the polls on Nov. 3.
Boston University’s Student Village 2 dormitory. BU’s administration has launched an investigation following a video posted to the @bu_gigs Instagram page Saturday showing a large number of students partying in StuVi2. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students caught gathering in social media video, results in investigation

Ellie Yeo September 15, 2020
A video posted to the @bu_gigs Instagram page Saturday depicting a large social gathering in Student Village 2 has elicited the attention of BU administration. The event in the video is reportedly under investigation. 
The “F--- It Won’t Cut It” campaign created by eight College of Communication students launched on several social media platforms Sunday night. The campaign encourages returning Boston University students to act responsibly for the sake of the community’s health and their own health.  COURTESY OF F--- IT WON'T CUT IT

COM students implore BU community to stay safe through social media campaign

Cameron Morsberger August 17, 2020
As Fall classes loom and Boston University gears up for in-person operations, students concerned about harmful ignorance surrounding campus safety were pushed into action, and they have some strong words to express that apprehension.
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