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Boston University alumna Jana Eisenstein’s book “Ghosted: Dating & Other Paranormal Experiences.” Eisenstein’s recently published memoir reflects on dating in the 21st century, inspired by a bad breakup. ANH NGUYEN/DFP STAFF

BU alum publishes ‘humorous’ memoir on 21st century dating

Isabel Chambers February 2, 2022
A 2004 BU graduate, Jana Eisenstein, has recently had her new memoir, about dating in the modern age, published.
In preparation for Thanksgiving, the Plimoth Patuxet Museum has reduced its dining capacities, implemented one-way paths and adjusted its cleaning protocols. COURTESY OF BEN FRANKSE VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Plimoth Patuxet Museums adapt Thanksgiving events to COVID-19 protocol

Allison Pirog November 24, 2020
Plimoth Patuxet Museums has reduced its dining capacities, implemented one-way pathways and increased cleaning protocols.
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Perhaps post-election unrest is unavoidable, no matter who wins

Editors November 5, 2020
Regardless of who clinches the presidency in 2020, it will take our nation a very long time to heal from the extreme polarization that has shot to the forefront of all discussion over the past four years. Things may die down, and we might eventually return to a more conventional presidency, but the cracks in our country may never quite mend.
Dawn Nunziato, a George Washington University Law School professor, spoke at a virtual event Wednesday about social media’s influence on the spread of fake news. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Professor examines how social media incites spread of fake news

Ellen Maloney October 5, 2020
Social media has played a significant role in recent elections — through advertising and information dissemination — but misinformation on these platforms is able to reach wide audiences.
Boston University’s provost and chief academic officer Jean Morrison and other BU deans are debating whether to give the Spring semester courses pass/fail grades after a petition calling on the university to do so was circulated online. COURTESY PXHERE

Petition for pass/fail program puts pressure on university officials

Ellie Yeo March 23, 2020
In light of BU’s implementation of remote learning due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Jean Morrison, university provost and chief academic officer, and other BU deans are considering an optional pass/fail program for Spring semester courses.
A student studies in Boston University’s Mugar Memorial Library. The library will start requiring students and faculty to show their IDs in the Fall semester to ensure they are affiliated with the university. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

Mugar to implement additional security measures soon

David Hou March 2, 2020
In an effort to increase library security, Boston University Libraries is planning to implement enhanced measures to control building access and ensure patrons are either students or have business with the university. While the official date for when these changes will be made has not yet been announced, library officials say it will be in place by the Fall semester this year. 
East to West: December 6, 2019

East to West: December 6, 2019

JenRacoosin December 6, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover proposals for the current Howard Thurman Center space, snow day tips, a new game bar in Mission Hill, and more. This episode originally aired December...

Men’s soccer returns to conference play against Lehigh University

Men’s soccer returns to conference play against Lehigh University

Dylan Woods September 27, 2018
Coming off a loss against Brown University Tuesday, Boston University’s men’s soccer will return to conference play this weekend to face Lehigh University.
Junior midfielder Satchel Cortet. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/ DFP FILE PHOTO

American opens Patriot League play for men’s soccer

Lily Betts September 20, 2018
After a 0-2-1 series against three Ivy League opponents, the Boston University men’s soccer will look to rebound back home on Nickerson Field against American University.
Lauren Arnold speaks during the Teaching Public Health symposium on Wednesday morning. The event was hosted by the School of Public Health. PHOTO DOUGLAS DARRAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Changing times demand public health education reform

Kiran Galani March 28, 2018
Public health professionals and educators from around the country gathered at the Boston University School of Medicine Wednesday for a symposium on teaching public health. The symposium featured presentations from public health leaders, educators and the wider public health community, and summarized the evolution of public health teaching over time.
EDIT: The Wrong Solution

EDIT: The Wrong Solution

Editors January 23, 2015

Scroll through just about any social media website right now and you’ll find picture after picture of girls wearing their new Greek letters. It’s sorority bid season at most colleges that do spring...

EDIT: GWU unranked

Daily Free Press Admin November 15, 2012

George Washington University lost its coveted No. 51 spot on the U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges” listing Wednesday because the school misreported data about its incoming freshman, according...

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