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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: Where’d all the empathy go? — BU and its entitlement crisis

Editors March 27, 2023
There is something in the air at Boston University— and no, it is not the refreshing springtime aroma—but rather the pungent scent of entitlement seething from all four-corners of campus.
sign for "10 Buick Street" next to set of stairs that people are walking up

BU Sustainability to launch composting pilot program in select residences

Anna Rubenstein February 14, 2023
14 Buswell St., the Medical School residence and on floors one through six in 10 Buick St., will receive composting bins as part of a pilot program under Boston University’s Zero Waste Plan.
BUPD

Campus Crime Logs: Jan. 31 – Feb. 7

Bailey Scott February 9, 2023
Reports taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Jan. 31 - Feb. 7.
student exits warren towers

Students share experiences living inside buildings not renovated since mid-’90s

Tanisha Bhat April 29, 2021
Students from Warren, Kilachand, South Campus and Bay State Road described their living conditions.
East to West: Apr. 26, 2021

East to West: Apr. 26, 2021

Veronica Thompson April 26, 2021

Four days left! Today on East to West, we cover BUPD tackling an alleged suspect on campus, student reports of animals in their residences, a press conference about the Derek Chauvin trial verdict...

man walks through flooding at boston university

Water main break floods area surrounding Center for Computing and Data Sciences construction site, causes water supply shutdown

Madhri Yehiya March 26, 2021
A CDS construction site water main flooded the area and led to water shut-offs in the aftermath.
greater boston tenants union protestors outside the institute of contemporary art

Tenants of Fineberg Companies protest outside the Institute of Contemporary Art

Rin Velasco March 22, 2021
The owner of Fineberg Companies is a member of the ICA’s Board of Trustees and a major donor.
u-mart store in boston

Boston immigrant-owned businesses reflect loss amid COVID-19, policy makers provide fundings

Ashley Soebroto March 11, 2021
Approaching the year anniversary of the shutdown, immigrant-owned businesses in Boston reflect on challenges securing loans and staying afloat through unprecedented economic hardship.
While Marsh Chapel does not plan to reopen for in-person services until Boston University COVID-19 guidelines allow it to, the space is being used for afternoon classes. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Campus religious organizations adapt spaces to pandemic

Sarah Readdean October 26, 2020
Religious groups on BUs campus have shifted some programming online this Fall, but while university-affiliated Marsh Chapel remains closed, other buildings unaffiliated with BU have kept their doors open
BU students moving back to campus for the Fall semester will be given alcohol wipes, snacks and a bag for recycling. ANGELA YANG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

As students trickle in back to campus, here’s what move-in looks like

Melissa Ellin August 17, 2020
BU students moving into on-campus residences are being offered two 50-piece packs of alcohol wipes for sanitization, as well as a snack box and recycling bag, according to multiple students.
On June 9, Boston University launched its Back2BU webpage to help students learn about the University’s plans to reopen campus in the Fall. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU launches webpage for COVID-19 recovery plans

Allison Pirog June 11, 2020
With Boston University’s new webpage, Back2BU, students can learn about the school’s plans to reopen campus this Fall.
East to West (COVID-19 Update #3): March 27, 2020

East to West (COVID-19 Update #3): March 27, 2020

Justin Tang March 27, 2020

This episode is also available on SoundCloud. Join us for East to West’s continuing special coronavirus coverage. This week, we’ll discuss the first cases of COVID-19 on the Charles River Campus,...

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