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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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The crowd on Nickerson Field during SPLASH on Sept. 7. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Weeks of Welcome activities greet new and returning Terriers

Sarah Cruz September 13, 2024
The Boston University Campus Activities Board and the Student Activities Office hosted the Weeks of Welcome events from Aug. 29 to Sept. 8.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Bubble Burst: Social media isn’t essential, even in your freshman year

Lydia Evans June 2, 2023
While social media network are often used to help students integrate into college life, they aren't always necessary for freshman.
Analise Bruno | Senior Graphic Artist

A year in Warren Towers: It’s nothing like the movies | Tough Love

Analise Bruno April 28, 2023
While some film portrayals aren’t too far off from emulating the classic college experience — there’s a lot they get wrong or miss. The reality is: the college experience also gets intertwined with high stress levels and the struggle that comes with living on your own for the first time. 
Sunset Cantina

Sunset Cantina reopens after months of closure caused by the pandemic

Vikrant Sabharwal December 8, 2022
Sunset Cantina, a Mexican restaurant located at 916 Commonwealth Avenue, reopens this Friday after closing in June.
Union workers

Boston University reaches agreement with BU workers to increase salaries

Sheik Floradewan November 17, 2022
32BJ Service Employees International Union reached an agreement with BU for custodians, tradespeople and grounds and maintenance workers at BU and BUMC.
Warren Towers

BU submits $1 billion Institutional Master Plan for renovation and development plans for the following decade

Kwot Anwey November 9, 2022
Boston University Board of Trustees submitted the 2023-2033 Institutional Master Plan which outlined renovation projects.
Education House

Ceiling collapses in 179 Bay State Road, the Education House

Amisha Kumar October 26, 2022
A ceiling collapsed at the 179 Bay State Road on Oct. 15 due to a leak, which created living inconveniences for residents.
SHS

Boston University Student Health Services offers students new and expanded resources

Tatum Hennessy October 5, 2022
Directors of Boston University Student Health Services and students speak about recent renovations and expansions at SHS.
Rich Hall dorm rooms

Boston University brings back Overnight Host Program for the 2022-2023 academic year

Ava Gordon September 29, 2022
Boston University is bringing back the Overnight Host Program for their prospective students after it has suspended it during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CGS overenrollment, opened Fenway Campus

Fenway Campus reopens to house CGS class of 2025 following second semester of overenrollment

Tara Dave January 27, 2022
Half the incoming class, 19% larger than the target enrollment of 600 students, live in renovated housing.
students waiting for BU Bus

An ode to the Fall semester

Payton Renegar November 30, 2021
I am very fortunate to have found a group of friends who are incredibly beautiful people.
Students walking on Commonwealth Avenue during golden hour

Formerly remote sophomores return to campus, begin anew

Ashley Soebroto September 7, 2021
BU announces events specifically for the class of 2024 following their hybrid first year.
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