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Boston University public art display

Searching for the history behind BU’s mysterious public art installations

Cassandra Dumay January 31, 2022
An art history researcher uncovered the mysteries behind public art on campus, though some are still unknown.
Students studying in the George Sherman Union’s Ziskind Lounge. Some Boston University students have experienced difficulties finding adequate study spaces on campus.THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students wary of on-campus study spaces

Anne Jonas November 13, 2020
Students have a myriad of options for study spaces this year — from reserved rooms to unoccupied areas around campus — but some students said University options are not always accessible or appealing.
Chefs serve lobster to a line of students at the Warren Towers Dining Hall in 2019. Lobster Night at Boston University is an annual tradition. ALI AUDET/ DFP FILE

Campus traditions to partake in

Cameron Morsberger June 12, 2020
In the last few months, students and colleges have undergone extreme change in response to the pandemic and social activism worldwide. But with the promise of on-campus courses this Fall, there are some practices that will persist through time.
An overhead view of the aftermath of the 15th Annual BU Physics Pumpkin Drop that took place outside of the Metcalf Science Center on Friday. COURTESY OF THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY PHYSICS DEPARTMENT

Don’t get squashed! Students flock to 15th annual pumpkin drop

Jaydi Swanson October 31, 2019
Look out below! Students watched Friday as the Boston University physics department dropped pumpkins out of the sky for the fifteenth year in a row. 
Campus crime logs: 2/28

Campus crime logs: 2/28

Mia Cathell February 27, 2019
Reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from Feb. 21–25.
Campus crime logs: 11/8

Campus crime logs: 11/8

Conor Kelley November 7, 2018
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from Nov. 2–6.
Campus Crime Logs: Nov. 2-Nov. 5

Campus Crime Logs: Nov. 2-Nov. 5

Sophia Brown November 9, 2017

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from Nov. 2-5. Wellness check requested for student in Warren Towers A caller from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...

Campus Crime Logs: April 18-24

Alyssa Meyers April 28, 2016

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from April 18 to April 24. Assault at 590 Commonwealth Ave. Officers responded to Metcalf Science Center April...

Campus Crime Logs: Feb. 15-21

Alyssa Meyers February 25, 2016

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from Feb. 15 to Feb. 21. Marijuana confiscated at 775 Commonwealth Ave. Officers observed a male student Feb....

Campus Crime Logs Feb. 1 – 7

Alyssa Meyers February 11, 2016

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from Feb. 1 to Feb. 7. Assault in Sleeper Hall At 2:53 a.m. Feb. 1, a resident of 275 Babcock St. reported...

Student Activities Consultant Madison Dinndorf (SMG '16) works with Charlotte Miller (SMG '16) and Gwen Jahnke (SED '16) to plan their event. PHOTO BY HEATHER GOLDIN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SAO launches improvements in light of student feedback

Heather Goldin September 18, 2014

Following student leaders’ concerns about the Student Activities Office in spring 2014, SAO launched improvements for event planning via e-mail on Aug. 25, said Coordinator of Programs Taylor Sevigny. “In...

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