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The Constitution Reform Committee failed to garner the two-thirds majority vote needed to pass the proposal that would have reformed the BU Student Government Constitution. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG members look to election, solve internal conflict

Weihua Li March 3, 2016

As the Boston University Student Government Executive Board election approaches, several members of SG said they look forward to candidates who can improve SG’s image among students, especially following...

Students protest outside of Boston University President Robert Brown's office following the announcement of the closure the African Presidential Center. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/DFP FILE PHOTO

Looking Back, Looking Forward: Campus news coverage preview

J.D. Capelouto June 10, 2015

The 2014-15 Boston University school year was one marked by intense inquiry. Following a year of significant change, student and faculty brought their voices to the forefront, assessed BU as a whole and,...

Student Government President Andrew Cho speaks at the last Boston University Student Government Senate meeting Monday at the Boston University Photonics Center. PHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG, Senate looks forward, reflects on semester

Sekar Krisnauli April 28, 2015

Boston University Student Government held its last Senate meeting of the semester Monday, passing a variety of initiatives to the newly elected executive board members for the 2015-16 academic year. SG...

Boston University Panhellenic Council President Liza Moskowitz seeks support from the Senate on promoting the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act at a Student Government meeting Monday in the Photonics Center. PHOTO BY WILLA RUSOWICZ-ORAZEM/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Housing safety, cultural competency proposed in SG Senate meeting

Monika Nayak March 24, 2015

Representatives came to Boston University’s Student Government Senate Monday to speak about initiatives meant to provide safety and cultural competency on campus. Liza Moskowitz, a representative...

Students attend a student government meeting in October. The organization held their first meeting of the semester Sunday. PHOTO BY WILLA RUSOWICZ-ORAZEM/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG confirms E-board members, continues with campaigns

Sekar Krisnauli February 2, 2015

After two postponements due to Winter Storm Juno, the Boston University Student Government Senate held its first meeting of the semester Sunday to confirm members of the Executive Board and continue...

Joe Ferme (CAS ’15), Boston University Student Government president, speaks at a Dec. 1 Senate meeting. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student Government to work on student outreach, participation

Sekar Krisnauli January 29, 2015

After a series of staff changes following the departure of three Executive Board members at the end of the fall 2014 semester, Boston University’s Student Government plans to focus on outreach and...

Boston University Student Government President Richa Kaul talks about her agenda at the Student Government meeting Monday. PHOTO BY ANN SINGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG vetoes charging station, grants money for reflection garden

Will Tentindo November 4, 2014

The Boston University Student Government Senate voted Monday night against building a charging station in the George Sherman Union and passed a proposal to grant $2,500 to a student team to construct...

Boston University Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore begins Monday’s Student Government meeting by addressing the Senate on sexual assault prevention and response, and other issues on campus pertaining to women. PHOTO BY WILLA RUSOWICZ-ORAZEM/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG unanimously creates committee to address sexual assault

Will Tentindo October 21, 2014

The Boston University Student Government Senate unanimously passed a resolution Monday to begin a temporary committee to deal with and prevent sexual assault on campus. SG Chief of Staff Pablo Das will...

BU’s Push to Start looks to utilize vast network, experience to promote ideas

Daily Free Press Admin March 30, 2014

The Boston University Student Government campaign slate BU’s Push To Start will focus on bringing inclusivity and continuity to student government. “What we are aiming to do is make a more inclusive...

2 slates vying for seats on SG Executive Board

Daily Free Press Admin March 25, 2014

Boston University Student Government hosted an Election Kickoff Monday afternoon in the George Sherman Union Link as part of BU’s first Week of Spirit where students were provided the opportunity to...

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