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The Daily Free Press

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The Daily Free Press

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Navigating the five stages of grief that come with college

Analise Bruno September 6, 2023
Boston University campus means different things for different students, while some are returning for another semester, others are starting their first — but how do we really feel about the start of another school year?
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Boston University Releases Updated Health Policies for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

Clara Cho September 19, 2022
Boston University will no longer require masks in classrooms and weekly testing.
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.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Student deaths at WPI spark renewed concern about mental health on college campuses

Editors January 27, 2022
While they fight off the pandemic of COVID-19, colleges and universities need to take major steps to help fend off the epidemic of mental health issues on their campuses.
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On-campus mental health services, student organizations collaborate to spread awareness about mental health

Paul Birmingham October 18, 2021
Terrier Thrive Together features mental health awareness events throughout this month.
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COVID-19 or the Freshman Plague? My chaotic experience testing positive

Payton Renegar October 5, 2021
I was irate at myself — furious that I could have given it to someone else.
Quarantine Learning Support Act petition

Student Government petition calls for quarantine learning support

Greye Dunn October 3, 2021
Consistent recording of lectures for students who must miss class among the requests listed.
East to West: Sept. 27, 2021

East to West: Sept. 27, 2021

Veronica Thompson September 27, 2021

Today on East to West, we cover additional evidence regarding Eric Ruske, student complaints with ResLife, fluctuating COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts universities and more. Click here to stream...

East to West: Sept. 3, 2021

East to West: Sept. 3, 2021

Veronica Thompson September 3, 2021

Welcome back! Today on East to West, we cover BU’s Class of 2025’s matriculation ceremony, trans and nonbinary students’ struggles with the university’s health services and policies, a virtual...

East to West: June 28, 2021

East to West: June 28, 2021

Veronica Thompson June 28, 2021

Click here to stream this episode of “East to West” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your streaming platform of your choice. FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Justin Tang, Katrina Liu WRITTEN...

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...

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...

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