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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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The Young Democratic Socialists of America held a town hall March 20. The meeting aimed to build solidarity between students, alumni and faculty in attendance as they listened to activists from multiple student organizations speak. BAYLE VINES/DFP STAFF

Student, faculty activists share roadblocks, achievements at YDSA town hall

Fiona Broadie March 22, 2022
Representatives from BU SJP, SRF and 'Q' shared their frustrations at the administration and updates on their activism.
The flyer created by Boston University lecturers in the Service Employees International Union Local 509 for their virtual teach-in Thursday. Union representatives have reported that negotiations with the University have reached a standstill concerning job security, fair pay, lighter workloads and easier access to technology. COURTESY OF SEIU LOCAL 509

BU full-time lecturers bargain with administration to improve work conditions

Emilia Wisniewski November 18, 2021
Union asks for better pay, increased job security and updated technology.
East to West: September 18, 2020

East to West: September 18, 2020

Justin Tang September 18, 2020

Join us today as we cover the Boston Common protest against the Jacob Blake shooting, a letter written by BU community members to eradicate white supremacy culture at the university and the towns of...

In the letter, “A Call for BU to Dismantle Institutionalized White Supremacy Culture,” Boston University faculty, staff and students demand the University update some of its policies and put an end to the “white supremacy culture” at BU. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community urges University to update policies, eradicate “white supremacy culture”

Claire Williams September 13, 2020
BU’s unionized faculty, staff and students are demanding that BU overhaul some of its policies through the letter, “A Call for BU to Dismantle Institutionalized White Supremacy Culture.”
A demonstrator raises their fist as they drive through the Boston University campus. Cyclists, pedestrians and drivers participated in Thursday’s Protest From Anywhere urging the University to allow staff to work from home, provide free personal protective equipment and give free testing to local residents. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community holds multimodal protest against campus reopening plan

Angela Yang August 13, 2020
Cars, pedestrians and bikers took to Commonwealth Avenue Thursday afternoon to rally against BU’s reopening plan. Those who weren’t present in person tuned into the multimodal event via Zoom.
Protesters gather at Marsh Plaza Wednesday afternoon to fight recent domestic and foreign actions taken by President Donald Trump’s administration. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student activists, faculty union hold rally, march to President Brown’s office

Noor Adatia March 2, 2017

Approximately 100 Boston University students and faculty gathered in front of Marsh Chapel Wednesday afternoon, protesting the corporatization of higher education. The rally, co-hosted by several...

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