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The Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include vandalism, elevator entrapment and larceny. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: March 16-22

Katherine Wu March 24, 2025
This weeks crime logs include attempted arson, shoplifting, and graffiti.
Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center. FitRec is partnering with BU Student Wellbeing and Earth Day 365 to host hour-long walks to encourage students to socialize with their peers in nature. MEGHAN SCOTT/DFP FILE PHOTO

Happy Terrier Walk teams with Earth Day 365 to promote mental, environmental sustainability

Jade Wesener April 4, 2024
The Happy Terrier Walks program returned from its winter hiatus on March 29, making it easier for students to get outside and meet new people. The hour-long walks, which begin and end at Marsh Plaza, encourage students to socialize with their peers in nature, according to the BU Student Wellbeing website. The program, run by BU Student Wellbeing, restarted this semester in collaboration with BU Sustainability’s Earth Day 365 program, a month-long series of events leading up to Earth Day.
Storm Total Snowfall Forecast Boston Tuesday February 13

BU closes campus following forecasted winter storm

Andrew Burke-Stevenson February 12, 2024
Boston University closes campus after a winter storm is predicted.
BU essential workers during blizzard

BU essential workers reported for shifts during Saturday blizzard emergency

Daily Free Press Staff February 4, 2022
Staff noted difficulties reporting to their shifts during the record-breaking blizzard on Jan. 29.
Boston University sign

BU to lift social distance requirements for summer, keep masks indoors

Emily Stevenson June 12, 2021
Starting June 14, physical distancing requirements will no longer be in place on BU campuses.
information tent for prospective students outside the college of communication at boston university

BU sets up temporary informational tents for prospective students touring campus

Tanisha Bhat April 21, 2021
The tents are staffed by representatives to answer questions about BU and provide assistance.
vaccination center at boston university fitness and recreation center

BU community reflects on vaccination experiences thus far

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 31, 2021
Students, faculty and staff share how they got their vaccines as the state's rollout continues.
Boston University’s Fitness and Recreation Center reopened Friday. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

FitRec reopens for Spring semester

Madhri Yehiya February 16, 2021
Boston University’s Fitness and Recreation Center opened its doors for the Spring semester Friday. Reservations — which can be made up to three days in advance — are required for recreational gym use. Students can reserve one time slot per day for a 90-minute session.
A message left by protesters in East Campus at Sunday night's sexual assault protest LILY KEPNER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Campus Survivors holds sexual assault protest, demands University listen

Lily Kepner February 8, 2021
Nearly a month after BU junior Prisha Kumar’s second open letter condemning the University’s treatment of sexual assault was released to the public — after an initial letter written in June — Kumar and the other co-founders of the @campus.surviors Instagram account organized an on-campus protest, demanding a response from the administration.
EDITORIAL: Call for free laundry dismisses University’s financial standings

EDITORIAL: Call for free laundry dismisses University’s financial standings

Editors November 23, 2020
This year’s tight budget will suffer even further should the University lower or eliminate the cost of laundry services. But, if they are in fact profiting off our laundry, then we have substantial ground to argue for lower prices.
Clara Kim/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Settling the debate: East vs. West Campus

Editors November 17, 2020
East and West Campus both have their thorns and roses. Unfortunately, COVID-19 makes these roses a lot less vibrant when we sit in our dorms all day.
Vanessa Bartlett/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Students must exercise more discipline despite COVID-19 fatigue

Editors November 9, 2020
BU needs to begin truly enforcing regulations rather than simply “encouraging” students to follow them. The student body, meanwhile, can't be stubborn in evading these rules.
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