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Preparation for the incoming summer of hopeful chaos

Katherine Wright March 17, 2021
Last week’s bout of warm weather was a grand reminder that sunshine exists and summer is creeping upon us. We absolutely needed this warm reminder — especially as we reached one year since the global shutdown — and we appreciate the weather now more than ever.
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Let Your Hair Down: Returning to ‘normal’ life is more complicated than it may seem

Hannah Bohn February 9, 2021
A lot of us are now accustomed to spending more time alone with ourselves — time we have to truly self-reflect and contemplate our choices. Now, the idea of even seeing a friend can feel like a large event or chore that requires a significant output of energy.
Boston University President Robert Brown in his office on Silber Way. On Tuesday, Brown spoke with The Daily Free Press in a Zoom interview to discuss returning to fully in-person learning in the Fall, along with other issues concerning students. ANDRES PICON/ DFP FILE

President Brown speaks on campus reopening logistics and more with The Daily Free Press

Allison Pirog June 26, 2020
In an interview with The Daily Free Press Thursday, BU President Robert Brown discussed building a sense of community on a physically distanced campus; minimizing health risks for BU students, faculty and staff; and communicating to the student body about unprecedented decisions — as well as other issues that have lingered in students’ minds in recent weeks.
A face mask inside of a store on Harvard Avenue in Allston. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

How Massachusetts is maintaining public safety mid-pandemic

Katarzyna Jezak June 12, 2020
From phased reopenings to modified transportation to mask protocol, here's a breakdown of how Massachusetts is protecting its residents.
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