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BUPD has changed its image since 2005 — is that enough? | Editorial

Editors April 4, 2025
Twenty years ago, The Daily Free Press published an editorial accusing the Boston University Police Department of “racial profiling” and a “lack of skill.” The piece outlined the 1984 killing of 19-year-old Christopher Dignan by a BUPD officer, detailing double-standards extended to University police and noting their routine targeting of minorities on BU’s campus.
BUPD station

New Chief of BUPD sits down for first interview with editors

Daily Free Press Staff September 13, 2023
Boston University's new chief of BUPD meets with FreeP campus news editors to discuss his new role, views and plans for the university community.
Anne Winkler-Morey

Author used a ‘loaded bike’ to talk to strangers and document stories

Maggie Wen November 27, 2022
After getting laid off from her job, Anne Winkler-Morey decided she needed a change. So, she took a bike trip and wrote a book.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

A Room With a View: Are protests effective in the modern era?

Antonia Lehnert April 25, 2022
If Putin didn’t factor in the international response to his actions, he surely wouldn't care to read the hundreds of slogans people are using against him in other areas of the world. 
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Monica Cannon-Grant reminds us a movement is more meaningful than its mastermind

Editors March 17, 2022
What was for Cannon-Grant a few thousand in unreported income is now being used to discredit nonprofits and perhaps even the Black Lives Matter movement as a whole. 
Boston University President Robert Brown in his office on Silber Way. On Tuesday, Brown spoke with The Daily Free Press in a Zoom interview to discuss returning to fully in-person learning in the Fall, along with other issues concerning students. ANDRES PICON/ DFP FILE

President Brown discusses return to in-person learning this Fall and more with The Daily Free Press

Nick Kolev May 5, 2021
Brown discussed planning for next year, vaccine requirements and renovations among other topics.
East to West: Apr. 30, 2021

East to West: Apr. 30, 2021

Veronica Thompson April 30, 2021

Season 5 Finale! Today on East to West, we cover landlords charging student tenants illegal fees, Boston University’s reaction to the result of the Derek Chauvin trial, a demonstration against...

protestor holds a "chauvin is a violent criminal" sign at a minneapolis protest

University responds to Chauvin verdict, facilitates discussions for BU community

Vanessa Bartlett April 26, 2021
BU administration sent out emails to students and reflections will be held daily until May 7.
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...

Wheelock College of Education and Human Development Exterior

BUPD officers tackle alleged suspect, raising concern among students

Vanessa Bartlett April 23, 2021
Several students witnessed and filmed the incident involving the supposed repeat trespasser.
Brock Satter speaking at the Massachusetts State House

Mass Action Against Police Brutality hold press conference, speakers demand reopening of police brutality cases

Tanisha Bhat April 23, 2021
Activists gathered Wednesday for a press conference about the Derek Chauvin verdict.
Garden tomatoes

BU Gastronomy hosts event about food sovereignty, racial justice and environmentalism

Rachel Do April 22, 2021
The weekend event included Zoom presentations, but also a scavenger hunt and other outdoor activities.
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