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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.
During a privilege walk Tuesday night in the SAC Gym, students stand along the baseline in the gym, close their eyes and step forward when certain aspects of privilege apply to them. PHOTO BY NATALIE CARROLL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students explore unexpected privilege through privilege walk

Tyler Orleans October 12, 2016

Approximately 50 students gathered in the SAC Gym Tuesday evening to explore the privileges that they are not aware of through a "privilege walk." The Unpacking Privilege activity, hosted by chapters...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced his commitment to closing the gender wage gap on Monday in a gathering of 100 local businesses. ILLUSTRATION BY MAE DAVIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mayor Walsh commits to closing gender wage gap

Luis Castro March 31, 2016

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh joined 100 local businesses Monday in his pledge to close the gender wage gap in the City of Boston, according to a Sunday press release. The release stated that the commitment...

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority announced Monday that $100 million in loans will be allocated to replace lead service lines in private homes. PHOTO BY BRITTANY CHANG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

$100 million in loans to go to replacing Massachusetts lead service lines

Luis Castro March 24, 2016

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority announced the approval Monday of $100 million in interest-free loans to fully replace lead service lines within private residences that could contaminate...

In light of an ordinance that creates buffer zones between marijuana dispensaries and that was signed by Boston Mayor Martin Walsh on Monday, public records show that dispensary owner Patriot Care has been donating funds to the campaigns of public officials. ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Dispensary owners lobby for new buffer zones

Luis Castro March 17, 2016

In light of an ordinance signed Friday by Boston Mayor Martin Walsh establishing a “buffer zone” between marijuana dispensaries, public records reveal that dispensary owners donated funds to campaigns...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced a plan Wednesday to improve the way Boston helps the growth of small businesses. PHOTO BY SAVANAH MACDONALD/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mayor Martin Walsh unveils Boston’s first “small business plan”

Luis Castro March 14, 2016

In a plan designed to signal the city’s commitment to entrepreneurship, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Wednesday the City of Boston’s first ever “small business plan,” according to a Wednesday...

Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick will serve as a senior adviser to a task force on Chicago police, according to a Monday Chicago mayor’s office press release. PHOTO BY LAURA BRUBAKER/DFP FILE PHOTO

Deval Patrick to advise Chicago Police Department task force

Julia Metjian December 4, 2015

In the wake of the death of Laquan McDonald, former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick will serve as a senior advisor to a Chicago Police Department task force, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Tuesday. McDonald,...

The National Survey of Student Engagement released Thursday found that students may not be sufficiently challenged to do their best work in higher education settings. GRAPHIC BY KATELYN PILLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Report finds college students not sufficiently challenged, BU students disagree

Luis Castro November 23, 2015

Over half of college students in the United States were reported to be insufficiently challenged by their courses despite increasing admissions selectivity, according to a report by the National Survey...

The Massachusetts Election Modernization Coalition announced Nov. 5 the launch of the Early Voting Challenge, which aims to register voters earlier and increase the amount of votes in the 2016 election. PHOTO BY JAKE FRIEDLAND/DFP FILE PHOTO

Early voting coalition seeks to increase voter turnout

Luis Castro November 12, 2015

Hoping to increase voter turnout for the 2016 election cycle, a coalition of political advocacy groups looks to implement newly-ratified early voting laws throughout the state of Massachusetts. The...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, seated next to IBM Executive Sandy Carter, announced the launch of Boston's StartHub at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Roxbury Tuesday afternoon. PHOTO BY MADELINE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston launches StartHub to focus on technology, innovation

Luis Castro October 30, 2015

Focusing on innovation and technology, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Tuesday the launch of StartHub, an online platform designed to expedite the further development of the city’s booming industry. StartHub...

Angelica Silva (CAS '16), president of Alianza Latina, speaks at a town hall meeting for the Latin American Student Association. PHOTO BY MARY SCHLICHTE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Latin American Students Association seeks group recognition from Students Activities Office

Samantha J. Gross February 23, 2015

Following declined student group recognition from the Student Involvement Board of the Boston University Student Activities Office, the Latin American Students Association hosted a town hall forum called...

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