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The Boston University LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center. BU students are concerned the school will change its sexual misconduct policy following the Trump administration’s announcement that its 2020 Title IX ruling would be reinstated. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student leaders react to Trump administration’s returns to 2020 Title IX ruling

Nicole Abrams February 12, 2025
Student leaders give their opinion's on the Trump administrations changes to Title IX, and what it could mean for BU.
A speaker delivers welcoming remarks at It’s On Us’ first New England Regional Summit since the COVID-19 pandemic. The summit is a sexual assault prevention program for college organizers to network and learn. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Sexual assault prevention program It’s On Us holds regional summit at BU

Lian Niu November 6, 2023
Dozens of students gathered this weekend, trying to make change to the sexual assault problem on their campuses.
Analise Bruno | Senior Graphic Artist

BU’s Student Government passed a Survivor’s Bill of Rights. Don’t let the administration ignore it.

Guest Writer May 20, 2023
I want BU to be a place where students can feel safe. I want BU to be a place where the administration cares about its students. And I want BU to be a place where, if anyone is forced to be a survivor, they can feel supported by their school.
StuGov

Student Government discusses senator accountability, SAO Reforms, confirms senate chair

Anna Vidergar April 25, 2023
StuGov discussed an endorsement of possible changes to the SAO and constitutional amendments that would automatically remove inactive senators from office.
Uber

It’s On Us partners with Uber to promote safety of BU students

Kiera Mcdonald March 20, 2023
Uber partnered with It's On Us and The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators to create safety tips for college-aged riders and discounts when they engaged with Uber’s safety materials.
Casa Myrna

BU clubs show support for Casa Myrna, a Boston-based domestic violence support organization

Zenobia Lloyd February 21, 2023
6 BU groups are hosting fundraising initiatives for Casa Myrna which will be ongoing until the end of the semester.
Student Government

BU StuGov supports Grad Student Union, hears cabinet updates

Anna Vidergar October 4, 2022
Boston University Student Government heard cabinet updates and endorsed the Boston University Graduate Student Union in a meeting Monday night.
Boston University students protest outside the Kappa Sigma fraternity house in Allston Saturday night. Protesters demanded the shutting down of the fraternity chapter and its disaffiliation from the University’s Student Accounting Office following increased reports of alleged sexual violence from the fraternity. ANH NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov organizes weekend protest of fraternity Kappa Sigma Mu Psi following alleged increase in misconduct allegations

Greye Dunn October 25, 2021
Protesters ask for University to remove the Kappa Sigma's official SAO recognition.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: BU Barstool and the corporatization of memes — and rape culture

Editors October 21, 2021
The recent campaign to shut down the BU Barstool Sports affiliate meme instagram page reveals deeper lines of misogyny and racism ingrained within Barstool Sports media, its founder, and the corporatization of memes.
BU Disorientation Instagram Account

Students launch BU Disorientation Guide: “You won’t find this on BU Today”

Divya Sood August 23, 2021
The guide will highlight campus activism and feature advice from students geared toward transfer and first-year students.
Be Safe BU Instagram Account

Student leaders create Be Safe Coalition to support survivors, pressure administration

Ashley Soebroto August 20, 2021
The coalition hopes to lead student organizations to prevent sexual violence on campus and stand up for survivors.
Barstool BU Instagram Account

It’s On Us BU launches campaign to shut down Barstool BU

Daily Free Press Staff August 6, 2021
Several BU students, clubs and organizations share Instagram post and Change.org petition
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