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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Boston University Student Government discusses Divest BU endorsement proposal

StuGov discusses BU’s divestment from fossil fuels, election updates in weekly meeting

Anna Vidergar March 2, 2021
Boston University Student Government committed to endorsing Divest BU in a Zoom meeting Monday night.
APO holds first ever fundraiser to raise funds for hurricane relief

APO holds first ever fundraiser to raise funds for hurricane relief

Vivian Situ November 5, 2017

Alpha Phi Omega — Boston University’s co-ed community service fraternity — held a run Sunday morning to support hurricane relief efforts on the Charles River Esplanade. More than 40 runners...

Stephen Flynn, founding director of the Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern University, says that Boston would be extremely vulnerable to a hurricane like Irma or Harvey. PHOTO COURTESY NASA/NOAA GOES PROJECT

If a major storm hits, will Boston be ready?

Breanne Kovatch September 12, 2017

  With two very powerful storms like Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey recently wreaking havoc near the Gulf of Mexico, the question arises: what would happen to Boston if it were hit by...

The city of Boston hosts “Help for Houston” drives around the city to provide help for victims of Hurricane Harvey the week of Aug. 28. PHOTO BY BILLY BEVEVINO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts residents come together for “Help for Houston” drive

Gabrielle Turi September 4, 2017

Mayor Martin Walsh announced on Aug. 28 a city-wide “Help for Houston” collection drive to aid those in Texas impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The drive, originally set to take place from Aug....

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