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Boston University’s Network of Enlightened Women chapter serves as a space for conservative college-aged women to connect and feel empowered. COURTESY OF NETWORK OF ENLIGHTENED WOMEN

Young, diverse women share collective voice in current Republican Party

Daily Free Press Staff November 4, 2020

By Alex Ross (contributor) There is more to the Boston University chapter of Network of Enlightened Women than the name implies. While they’re an all-college-aged group focused on female empowerment,...

Boston University is opening the Newbury Center — a building dedicated to supporting first-generation college students — at 755 Commonwealth Avenue in January, according to a Tuesday letter by Provost Jean Morrison. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Newbury Center for first-generation students to open in January

Ellie Yeo November 1, 2020
BU is further committing itself to supporting first-generation students on campus through its Newbury Center, which is scheduled to open in January at 755 Commonwealth Avenue, University Provost Jean Morrison announced via email Tuesday.
Campus crime logs: April 24–25

Campus crime logs: April 24–25

Mia Cathell May 2, 2019
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs between April 24–25.
Massport is changing the drop-off locations for ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft at Logan Airport. SARAH SILBERGER/ DFP FILE

New drop-off area, fees slated for ride-hailing at Logan Airport

Mia Cathell April 29, 2019
The Massachusetts Port Authority board of directors voted Thursday to approve a new ground transportation plan at Logan International Airport that will redirect all Lyft and Uber pickups and most drop-offs to the Central Garage.
The Boston University Police Department is searching for a new executive director of public safety and chief of police following the retirement of Tom Robbins. PHOTO BY NATALIE CAROLL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Campus crime logs: April 10–15

Mia Cathell April 18, 2019
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs between April 10–15.
Campus crime logs: April 3–6

Campus crime logs: April 3–6

Mia Cathell April 11, 2019
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs between April 3–6.
Hotel Commonwealth in Kenmore Square along Commonwealth Avenue, which used to be owned by Boston University. CONNYR LU/ DFP STAFF

Once under BU ownership, Hotel Commonwealth still linked with university

Natalie Patrick April 11, 2019
Amidst the rows and floors of hotel rooms in Hotel Commonwealth, one suite stands out. Guests who book the “Terrier Suite” enter into a room decorated with pictures of alumni and BU’s mascot, the Boston terrier.
Music for Food Boston is an musician-based initiative aimed toward raising resources and awareness to fight hunger at a local level through fundraising at concerts. COURTESY OF TIMOTHY PAEK

Concert to raise money for women’s shelter

Mia Cathell April 4, 2019
Music for Food Boston is hosting a concert at the New England Conservatory Sunday and will donate the proceeds to The Women’s Lunch Place, a nonprofit that helps women experiencing homelessness or poverty in Boston through services such as providing meals, laundry services and access to showers.
Campus crime logs: 3/28

Campus crime logs: 3/28

Mia Cathell March 28, 2019
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs between March 19–22.
Boston City Councilors Josh Zakim and Michelle Wu proposed an ordinance Wednesday that would require landlords to give voter registration forms to tenants when they sign a lease. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP STAFF

Proposed ordinance would give voter registration forms to tenants

Mia Cathell March 24, 2019
Boston City Councilors Josh Zakim and Michelle Wu proposed an ordinance Wednesday that would require landlords to distribute voter registration forms to tenants when they sign a lease.
People gather together at Marsh Plaza on Tuesday night for a vigil to honor the victims of the terror attacks in New Zealand. JACOB CHANG-RASCLE/ DFP STAFF

Members of Boston Muslim community, City officials react to Christchurch attack

Mia Cathell March 21, 2019
After more than 51 people were killed in an attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand last Friday, leaders in the Boston Muslim community and City officials have stood in solidarity with the victims.
From left to right: Lysetta Hurge-Putnam, Amrith Fernandes Prabhu, Paulo Pinto and Sabrina Santiago. The four panelists spoke at a hearing on sexual and domestic assault legislation at the Massachusetts State House Wednesday. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Sexual assault support group announces $1M prevention, education bill

Daily Free Press Staff February 28, 2019
Sexual violence prevention non-profit coalition Jane Doe Inc. announced a new bill for a $1 million budget from the State for sexual and domestic assault prevention and education for the 2019-20 state congressional session.
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