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A StuGov meeting in Oct. 2022.

StuGov discusses doxxing, BU Grad Workers Union contract

George Lehman November 7, 2023
Boston University’s Student Government held a meeting Monday discussing doxxing and BU Graduate Workers Union’s new contract. 
A Boston University Student Government meeting on March 20

Boston University Student Government endorses Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and American Friends of Magen David Adom, receives criticism

Daily Free Press Staff October 24, 2023
Boston University Student Government discussed Palestinian fundraisers, elected multiple chairs and discussed event plans on Monday night.
Boston University students protesting at the Kappa Sigma Fraternity house Oct. 23. The Dean of Students Office announced Wednesday their suspension of the local chapter as the Office investigates alleged incidents of sexual assault associated with the fraternity. ANH NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU suspends Kappa Sigma fraternity following protests, StuGov resolution

Daily Free Press Staff October 28, 2021
The fraternity will no longer be allowed to claim University affiliation or receive SAO funding.
Boston University's Young Democratic Socialists of America

YDSA stages sit-in protest for free laundry at BU administration’s Student Leaders Conversation Series

Nick Kolev April 22, 2021
The organization said its demands continue to be ignored after many meetings with administration.
young democratic socialists of america protesters hold signs in support of free laundry at boston university

BU YDSA protests for free laundry at Marsh Plaza

Rin Velasco March 29, 2021
BU YDSA held an in-person protest following petitioning and meetings with BU administration.
Boston University’s Kilachand Hall student dormitory. The Kilachand Leadership Advisory Board is advocating for Kilachand Honors College to have its own seats in the Student Government Senate. OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DFP FILE

KHC clashes with StuGov for representation in Senate

Nathan Lederman November 23, 2020
Student Government has members from every undergraduate college at Boston University, with the exception of Kilachand Honors College, which is currently fighting for a Senate seat.
At Boston University’s Monday Student Government meeting, students discussed updates to the Cabinet and appointed two new representatives to the Boston Intercollegiate Government. ANNA VIDERGAR/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov meets with Student Activities director, confirms BIG representatives

Anna Vidergar November 10, 2020
BU StuGov spoke with SAO Director John Battaglino and heard Cabinet updates on events such as the upcoming Sustainable Business Week. StuGov also confirmed two representatives for the Boston Intercollegiate Government during its meeting Monday.
A green badge checkpoint in the George Sherman Union. Boston University’s student-led street teams focused on safety and engagement are now checking for COVID-19 compliance at multiple BU locations. AMANDA SCHNEIDER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU street teams begin checking for green compliance badges

Claire Williams October 29, 2020
Following Scarlet Safewalk’s rebrand into a student group focused on engagement and safety, the service is now checking badges for entry into the GSU.
While Marsh Chapel does not plan to reopen for in-person services until Boston University COVID-19 guidelines allow it to, the space is being used for afternoon classes. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Campus religious organizations adapt spaces to pandemic

Sarah Readdean October 26, 2020
Religious groups on BUs campus have shifted some programming online this Fall, but while university-affiliated Marsh Chapel remains closed, other buildings unaffiliated with BU have kept their doors open
Boston University’s Scarlet Safewalk, formerly the Escort Security Service, will be repurposed this semester to encourage general safety on campus and to promote community engagement. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU’s walking escort service to expand into community safety, engagement team

Nathan Lederman October 12, 2020
Scarlet Safewalk, a night-time student escort service, is being rebranded into a student-operated group geared toward community engagement and general safety, according to Students Activities Office Director John Battaglino.
Boston University professional business fraternity Phi Chi Theta’s statement, posted to its website, regarding a recent video showing members at a large gathering. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Professional frat on ‘probation’ after members attend off-campus gathering

Isabella Abraham October 7, 2020
BU’s chapter of the professional business and economics fraternity Phi Chi Theta is on “probation,” Senior Associate Dean of Students Jason Campbell-Foster said, after a video circulated online of 15 of its members at an off-campus gathering last month.
East to West: September 11, 2020

East to West: September 11, 2020

Justin Tang September 11, 2020

Join us as we cover the difficulties faculties and students have faced after a week of hybrid learning, how to maintain a safe sex life among the COVID pandemic and the first ever virtual Boston Marathon. FEATURING:...

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