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From left to right: College of Arts and Sciences Student Government Senators Savannah Majarwitz, Amos Mwuara and Jessica Zheng present a proposal to amend a bylaw of the Senate Outreach Program. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG confirms judicial commissioners, hears proposal to increase engagement with student body

Lexi Matthews October 16, 2018
Boston University’s Student Government met Monday night to confirm four judicial commissioners and hear a bylaw amendment proposal from the Senate Outreach Program.
Senate Chair Andrew Chiao addresses the crowd at the first Student Government meeting Monday. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG appoints new cabinet members, cuts senate representation

Audrey Martin September 18, 2018
Boston University’s Student Government met Monday night to hear from Assistant Dean and Director of Student Activities John Battaglino and to confirm cabinet members for the year.
The new SG slate, BUILD BU, will be expected to deliver on its promises which include a zero-cost textbook initiative as well as promoting school spirit on campus. PHOTO COURTESY OF DEVIN HARVIN

Get to know BU’s new student government

Lillian Ilsley-Greene June 5, 2018
In March, Boston University students elected the Build BU slate to the 2018–2019 Student Government Executive Board.
Lovie Burleson, Devin Harvin, Hafzat Akanni and Hector Meneses Jr. of Build BU. Build BU won the Student Government elections Tuesday night. PHOTO COURTESY DEVIN HARVIN

Newly elected Build BU hopes to reform SG

Jenna Manto March 28, 2018
Build BU, the slate elected to be next year’s Boston University Student Government executive board, is looking to bring reform to the current SG system in an effort to work hand-in-hand with students after winning the election Tuesday night.
Hector Meneses Jr., Hafzat Akanni, Lovie Burleson and Devin Harvin of the Build BU slate at a Student Government Meet and Greet. Build BU won the Student Government elections on Tuesday night. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES

Student body elects Build BU over BUnited for SG

Lillian Ilsley-Greene March 27, 2018
After a week of open polls, the Boston University student body elected Build BU to be next year’s Student Government executive board. SG representatives and the Student Election Commission convened for a dinner Tuesday night for the announcement of the winning slate.
Alexander Diaz, Alexander Meyer, Kenneth Delatorre and Simran Multani of BUnited during the Student Government press conference on Thursday evening. PHOTO BY MADHAV KOHLI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student Government hosts press conference prior to election

Lillian Ilsley-Greene March 16, 2018
With Boston University Student Government elections on the horizon, the Student Election Commission held a press conference Thursday night for the two slates, BUnited and Build BU, to speak about their goals for the next year, if elected.
Hector Meneses Jr. and Louie Burleson speak to a student at the Student Government meet-and-greet on Monday. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student Government slates introduce themselves to students in preparation for March election

Jenna Manto March 12, 2018

It’s that time of year again — Student Government elections. Boston University Student Government began the election process Monday by presenting the two slates running for the 2018-2019 term...

Cameron Williams finished his senior season as a Second team All America selection, along with fellow Terrier David Oluwadara. PHOTO COURTESY PATRICK LAWLOR

Men’s track stars compete at NCAA Championships

Ryan Stolz March 14, 2017

Seniors Cameron Williams and David Oluwadara of the Boston University track and field team participated in the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships this year. Williams, a San Antonio,...

Cameron Williams won the gold medal in the 200m, recording the 5th fastest time in the nation this year. PHOTO COURTESY PATRICK LAWLOR

Track and field carried by senior standouts at Patriot League Championships

Jordan Green February 20, 2017

The Boston University men’s and women’s track and field teams concluded their indoor season at the Patriot League Championships this past weekend at the Track and Tennis Center. The women’s...

Boston University Police Department crime logs have reported a non-affiliated man entering several rooms unannounced and making explicit comments to residents of StuVi II on Jan. 22. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Man charged for breaking into StuVi II rooms

Caroline Hitesman February 2, 2017

A man allegedly entered several students’ dorm room in 33 Harry Agganis Way and made sexually explicit comments toward residents on Jan. 22, according to Boston University Police Department crime...

The BU swimming and diving teams closed their fall season with losses to Yale and UConn. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving close semester at UConn

Edward Moran December 6, 2016

The Boston University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams had their last meet of the semester on Saturday afternoon against Yale University and host University of Connecticut. Both sides...

The men's tennis team is in pole position to claim the Patriot League title. PHOTO BY SOFIA LAURITO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s and women’s tennis look to qualify for Patriot League Tournament

Jordan Green April 5, 2016

Both the Boston University men’s and women’s tennis teams are currently tied for first place in the Patriot League and are looking to secure a birth in their respective Patriot League Tournaments. Each...

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