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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

BU research impacted by Trump climate rollbacks, organizations carry on

Emma Mullay March 6, 2025
While President Donald Trump has enacted mass rollbacks on climate policy at the federal level, Boston University’s climate research programs and sustainability groups have continued to educate and advocate.
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Greek life | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka January 28, 2024
Dear Doctors, I’m rushing a frat. All of my friends got in last semester and I’m nervous I won’t. What should I do? Sincerely, Perplexed
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Boston University Student Government approves multiple funding requests

Anna Vidergar March 28, 2023
Boston University Student Government approved multiple funding requests in a meeting Monday night.
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Epsilon Eta partnered with BU Closet opens sustainable fashion show

Talia Lissauer December 5, 2022
Multi-gender professional environmental fraternity Epsilon Eta held their first fashion show showcasing sustainable fashion.
East to West: Oct. 29, 2021

East to West: Oct. 29, 2021

Veronica Thompson October 29, 2021

Today on East to West, we cover kappa sigma’s suspension, Boston University students reporting catcalling in Kenmore Square, Acting Mayor Kim Janey challenging the 2020 Boston census count and...

Boston University students protesting at the Kappa Sigma Fraternity house Oct. 23. The Dean of Students Office announced Wednesday their suspension of the local chapter as the Office investigates alleged incidents of sexual assault associated with the fraternity. ANH NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU suspends Kappa Sigma fraternity following protests, StuGov resolution

Daily Free Press Staff October 28, 2021
The fraternity will no longer be allowed to claim University affiliation or receive SAO funding.
Boston University students protest outside the Kappa Sigma fraternity house in Allston Saturday night. Protesters demanded the shutting down of the fraternity chapter and its disaffiliation from the University’s Student Accounting Office following increased reports of alleged sexual violence from the fraternity. ANH NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov organizes weekend protest of fraternity Kappa Sigma Mu Psi following alleged increase in misconduct allegations

Greye Dunn October 25, 2021
Protesters ask for University to remove the Kappa Sigma's official SAO recognition.
Alexia Nizhny / DFP Staff

Gaming the System: Sexist workplace culture in game development runs deep

Nick Speranza September 16, 2021
The culture within gaming companies needs to be overhauled, and the burden of fixing these issues rests on all of us. 
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Greek Life holds meetings on diversity, sexual assault prevention

Madhri Yehiya March 2, 2021
Members of Boston University’s Greek Life held two meetings this past weekend to discuss diversity and inclusion, as well as sexual assault prevention within sororities and fraternities on campus.
Virtual Bid Day. Boston University sororities and fraternities hosted recruitment online the past two weekends. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Virtual rush presents new challenges, positives for sororities, fraternities

Emily Stevenson February 17, 2021
Boston University sororities and fraternities held Spring Recruitment and Rush the past two weekends over Zoom — an experience that had unexpected difficulties and upsides for prospective members trying to make a connection.
University of Massachusetts Amherst. UMass declared itself “High Risk” for COVID-19 Sunday after an increase in cases on campus. COURTESY OF TOM SULCER VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

UMass Amherst campus on lockdown following alleged on-campus parties

Sam Trottenberg February 10, 2021
In a letter to the campus community Sunday, Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy wrote the designation would last a minimum of two weeks, and all students must remain in their residences unless they’re getting food, a twice-weekly COVID-19 test or going to a medical appointment.
East to West: Dec. 4, 2020

East to West: Dec. 4, 2020

Justin Tang December 4, 2020

Today on East to West, we cover BU’s record-breaking rise in Covid cases, a battle over the BU rock on Trans Day of Remembrance, a police reform bill out of the Massachusetts Legislature, and more.  FEATURING:...

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