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The Daily Free Press

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The Daily Free Press

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One Silber Way. A Boston University Metropolitan College lecturer filed a $5 million class-action lawsuit against the Trustees of BU Feb. 21 alleging the University failed to pay her on time, reportedly violating the Massachusetts Wage Act. ANH HUYNH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU lecturer files $5 million class-action lawsuit, alleges University violated state wage laws

Madyline Swearing February 28, 2025
BU lecturer files $5 million lawsuit against the Trustees of Boston University, alleging violation of state wage laws
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Presidential election generates anxiety over aftermath

Sara Creato November 8, 2024
For many Americans, presidential elections are immensely stress-inducing, but this year it’s gotten worse, according to a recent survey conducted by the American Psychological Association.
Johnny Walker, a worker at Halal Shack in the George Sherman Union, creates a bowl for a customer. Student concern has risen over increased meal prices and decreased portion sizes at the GSU. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU students voice concerns about prices, portions at GSU

Leia Green April 2, 2024
Students expressed frustration with the dining experience at the George Sherman Union, saying food prices have increased while portions have shrunk. Additionally, students have expressed that weekend closures have caused inconveniences. 
Terrier Creator Program

BU launches Terrier Creator Program to showcase the BU experience

Kaninika Dey March 3, 2023
The Terrier Creator program will allow students to get paid to upload videos that exemplify the BU experience.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Off the Post: AJ Greer back in Boston with new confidence in his game

Belle Fraser October 27, 2022
In 2015, AJ Greer lifted the Beanpot for Boston University, and seven years later, he is back, now donning a Bruins jersey. Belle Fraser has the story on Greer's homecoming in this week's edition of Off the Post.
Carlos Apostle pictured in a 2019 article from El Mundo Boston

BU named defendant in case of sexual assault, battery

Samuele Petruccelli December 9, 2021
Alum claims course professor took no action following her reports of sexual misconduct by his "assistant."
From left to right: Judy Braha, Julie Leven, Micah Rosegrant and Jonathan Allen composed Monday’s cross-department panel on the topic of creative entrepreneurship and innovation between the arts and other industries. MOHAN GE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Creative entrepreneurship panel redefines innovation

Ava Berger November 12, 2021
The panel aimed to include creatives in business and innovation discussions.
Boston University Arts Initiative partnered with Innovate@BU to put on “Painting and Popcorn” Friday for students to stop by the BUild lab to paint ceramic pots while eating popcorn. EMILY PAULS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community, first-gen students get creative at BU Arts Initiative’s ‘First Friday’ event

Emily Pauls November 8, 2021
At Painting and Popcorn, students painted flower pots and snacked in the BUild Lab.
Boston mayoral candidates Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George at the African Meeting House in Beacon Hill Oct. 23. Boston University Student Government is hosting a mayoral forum Friday at the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground in partnership with the Boston Intercollegiate Government. MOHAN GE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU StuGov, BIG to host Boston mayoral forum, focus on issues affecting students

Jit Ping Lee October 28, 2021
Participants may attend in person or virtually to hear the candidates answer questions from students.
student buying produce at sustainability festival

Annual Sustainability Festival opens conversations about environmentalism

Seamus Webster September 24, 2021
BU Sustainability held its annual Sustainability Festival on Marsh Plaza Thursday to spread awareness and information about sustainability.
Boston University’s School of Law. In an effort to diversify its applicant pool, BU’s graduate schools are participating in a movement entitled “Ban the Box,” which removes the criminal history question from the schools’ applications. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP FILE

BU grad schools remove criminal history question from application

Inyeong Kim July 25, 2020
Applicants to BU’s graduate programs will now no longer need to disclose their criminal history.
Boston University’s Marsh Plaza. BU has released its “Learn from Anywhere” plan for the Fall semester that would allow students the flexibility to learn in-person, digitally or experience a combination of both, if the plan goes into effect. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU introduces potential learning, public health plans for Fall

Chloe Liu June 1, 2020
Aside from allowing students to choose between returning to campus and staying home, BU also plans to offer frequent coronavirus testing.
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