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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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A person speaks at the Boston University Students for Israel and BU Hillel memorial Oct. 7. Harvard’s settlement of an antisemitism lawsuit has sparked debate over campus free speech, prompting students to take action by launching Our CampUs United to combat antisemitism on college campuses. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Amidst rise in antisemitism across college campuses, student organizers pick up the slack

Isabelle Zhang February 28, 2025
Harvard’s settlement of an antisemitism lawsuit has sparked debate over campus free speech, prompting students to take action by launching Our CampUs United to combat antisemitism on college campuses.
Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine members participating in a “study-in” at the Center for Computing and Data Sciences on Nov. 6. Following SJP’s study-ins, the Student Activities Office issued a formal warning to SJP stating it violated the university’s Interim Events and Demonstrations policy. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU issues formal warning to Students for Justice in Palestine for CDS “study-ins”

Isabelle Zhang November 21, 2024
BU SJP received a formal warning from SAO following a series of "study-in" protests at the BU Center for Computing and Data Sciences.
A Trump Vance sign in Brookline, Massachusetts. Most Boston University students and faculty feel safe from political violence on campus because of open dialogue and strong leadership. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU community calls for strong leadership, open conversations to prevent political violence on college campuses

Martina Nacach Cowan Ros November 8, 2024
Boston University students and faculty say political violence can be avoided with strong leadership, open dialogue and peaceful protest.
A ballot drop box outside of the Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library. In lieu of voter’s disappointment with the current presidential candidates, some Bostonians are planning to vote uncommitted for the Democratic Party. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Students emphasize importance of casting November ballot, criticize those withholding votes in protest

Amil Coutinho Amado October 11, 2024
Boston University students are encouraging eligible voters to exercise their right to vote in light of a movement to not vote to pressure the Biden-Harris administration into action in regards to the Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East.
People wave Palestinian flags during a rally organized by the Boston Coalition for Palestine. PHOTO BY LEIA GREEN

Bostonians rally, reflect on one year since Oct. 7 attacks

Leia Green October 8, 2024
This week, events in solidarity with both Israel and Palestine occurred throughout Boston and reflected the myriad of perspectives surrounding the ongoing conflict.
Boston City Hall. Boston City Council members debated passing a resolution to raise the Israeli flag on Oct. 7 during the committee meeting on Wednesday. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City Council discusses Oct. 7 losses, recognizes Bisexual Visibility Day, Latino Heritage Month

Samantha Genzer September 18, 2024
Boston City Council passed resolutions to honor the lives lost on Oct. 7, recognize Bisexual Visibility Day and celebrate Latino Heritage Month during its Wednesday meeting.
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