Skip to Main Content
The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University

The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Students’ dinners at Lobster Night included a whole boiled lobster, corn on the cob and potatoes. RACHEL FEINSTIEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Terriers participate in Lobster Night 2024

Sarah Cruz September 22, 2024
BU Dining Services hosted Lobster Night on Sept. 19.
Students swipe into Student Village II.

BU installs new dorm turnstile scanners

Crystal Yormick October 19, 2023
Boston University recently installed new turnstile scanners at Student Village II and Claflin Hall to increase security measure in all residence halls on campus, following students concerns about safety on in dorms.
Students walking into Boston University’s Marciano Commons dining hall.

BU Dining Services updates feedback system

Crystal Yormick October 12, 2023
New e360 feedback devices in the dining halls and in-person student feedback sessions have been added by Boston University Dining Services. 
Biometric Morphowave Dining Hall

New MorphoWave scanning technology in BU dining halls sparks mixed reviews among faculty and students

Crystal Yormick September 7, 2023
Boston University Dining Services installed new scanners that use biometric technology.
Lessa

‘Lessa (and the Lessers)’ and their first gig at a small bar on Boylston Street

Ava Berger April 19, 2023
Four bandmates, Eli, Alessa, Ben and Matt took on The Bebop on a Thursday night for their first gig.
Jan. 31, 2022

Jan. 31, 2022

Ellen Maloney January 31, 2022

EPISODE DESCRIPTION We survived the blizzard! Today on East to West, we cover student complaints with Disability Access Services, student concerns over dining hall hygiene, the extension of the Boston...

Mouse seen at Marciano Dining Hall

Watch: Rodent spotted in Marciano Commons dining area, students concerned over hall’s hygiene

Sangmin Song January 27, 2022
A small mouse was found and captured in the Marciano Commons dining area as students returned to campus.
A vegan breakfast taco at the vegan station in West Campus Dining Hall. Boston University students with dietary restrictions and allergies have expressed dissatisfaction toward several meal options available at campus dining halls. AMANDA CUCCINIELLO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students with dietary restrictions, allergies comment on limited dining options on campus

Phil London November 5, 2021
Lack of variety, availability and clear labeling listed as concerns.
marciano commons dining hall

Students express dissatisfaction with BU dining plans, noting increased prices for same number of meal swipes

Phil London September 22, 2021
250 Dining Plan increased $370 in cost for the 2021-2022 year for the same number of meal swipes.
Boston University removed household seating in dining halls last week, meaning students must now sit at one-person tables. CAROLYN MOONEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Household tables removed from BU dining halls

Tanisha Bhat February 17, 2021
Household seating options were meant for students to sit down and dine with members in their specific “household” — such as roommates and floormates. The change in seating availability comes during a general downward trend in COVID-19 cases on campus in recent weeks.
West Campus dining hall. The Marciano Commons and West Campus dining halls served Thanksgiving meals Thursday to students who stayed on campus. SERENA YU/ DFP FILE

BU invites students to Thanksgiving meals at Marciano, West this year

Emily Stevenson December 2, 2020
Students who remained on Boston University’s campus for Thanksgiving Recess were able to dine at Marciano Commons and West Campus dining halls from Nov. 25 to 29 for autumn-themed meals.
Clara Kim/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Settling the debate: East vs. West Campus

Editors November 17, 2020
East and West Campus both have their thorns and roses. Unfortunately, COVID-19 makes these roses a lot less vibrant when we sit in our dorms all day.
Load More Stories
Activate Search
Marciano Commons