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The Daily Free Press

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Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: The ‘State of the University’ at the end of the spring semester

Editors April 28, 2022
With this spring semester now drawing to a close, The Daily Free Press editorial board took a step back to evaluate the “State of the University” and look back on some of the issues and events that have shaped life at Boston University in what is — arguably — the first post-pandemic semester.
President Robert Brown sent email with COVID-19 updates for spring semester in light of Omicron

BU announces new testing, isolation requirements for Spring semester as COVID-19 cases hit all-time high

Daily Free Press Staff January 6, 2022
Undergraduates will be tested twice a week and the isolation period has been reduced from 10 to 5 days.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Returning to in-person classes may invite new anxieties, but will undoubtedly help stabilize our lives

Editors April 29, 2021

If you’re on campus at Boston University and witnessing the city’s slow transition into spring — barring unpredictable Boston weather — the news of in-person classes and Commencement has arrived...

hallway in the college of arts and sciences at boston university

BU faculty express hopes, doubts on return to in-person classes

Jesús Marrero Suárez April 29, 2021
Professors described their hopes for a return to normality, admitted some changes may be permanent.
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Boston-area colleges mandate vaccines for Fall semester

Madison Mercado April 29, 2021
Northeastern University, Boston College, UMass Amherst, Emerson College, and Boston University.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Learn from Anywhere — a year in review

Editors April 28, 2021
We shouldn’t absolve the University of its responsibility, but we also shouldn’t demonize LfA.
vaccination sign in the george sherman union

International students face unique challenges with mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for the Fall

Madhri Yehiya April 16, 2021
Students cited concerns around travel restrictions and receiving vaccines not approved by BU.
isolation housing at 575 commonwealth avenue

BU community has mixed experiences with COVID-19 rule enforcement

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 25, 2021
Students noted inconsistent enforcement of many COVID-19 restrictions in place since the Fall.
East to West: Mar. 22, 2021

East to West: Mar. 22, 2021

Justin Tang March 22, 2021

Happy Spring! Today on East to West, we cover Boston University’s decision to return to fully in-person classes for Fall 2021, a recent attempted robbery and arrest on campus, a protest against...

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BU to plan for in-person Fall semester

Vanessa Bartlett March 15, 2021
Boston University President Robert Brown announced in an email to students and parents Friday that the University plans to hold in-person classes this Fall, citing increased vaccination distribution.
Boston University Greek rock painted with the “F— It Won’t Cut It” logo

Students encouraged to let out frustrations on anniversary of pandemic

Vanessa Bartlett March 14, 2021
After Boston University first announced the closure of campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic more than a year ago, students are expressing their anger and frustration over the time that has been lost to the coronavirus.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Moving Forward: Assessing the unique dynamic of Zoom university

Divya Sood February 23, 2021
With online education, more and more students can access opportunities from around the world than ever before.
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