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Students approach the window at FirstPoint Office. Inconsistencies in the allocation of MASSGrant, a need-based financial aid program awarded to eligible undergraduate Massachusetts residents based on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, sparks confusion among Boston University students. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

MASSGrant allocation inconsistencies spark confusion over semester bills

Mary Goetz January 23, 2025
MASSGrant recipients reported issues viewing their fall 2024 awards, sparking confusion over semester bills.
A group of 35 Massachusetts state legislators requested the Baker administration prioritize COVID-19 vaccination distribution to low-income schools. COURTESY OF LISA FERDINANDO VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Boston legislators, researchers say low-income school employees should be prioritized for vaccines

Ashley Soebroto January 27, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine has been heralded a symbol of hope. But as Phase 1 of the vaccine roll out comes to a close, the question remains: who should be next in line? Thirty-five legislators have requested the Baker administration prioritize vaccine distribution for low-income schools over other higher-income schools to facilitate the return to in-person learning, and BU professors agree.
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Boston Herald endorsement won’t sway voters, but does harm its own staff

Editors October 29, 2020
The Boston Herald should have put more thought toward the impact their endorsement of Trump would have on its staff and community.
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