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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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East to West: Jan. 24, 2022

East to West: Jan. 24, 2022

Ellen Maloney January 24, 2022

First episode of the semester! Today on East to West, we cover the new testing and isolation requirements, students calling for more gender inclusive bathrooms on campus, and governor Charlie Baker’s...

A poster introducing the Radical Return exhibition. The exhibition will be on display at Boston University Art Galleries until Dec. 20. PERRY SOSI/ DFP STAFF

Exhibition at Stone Gallery features work from Chinese and Chinese-American graphic designers

Claire Law December 7, 2021
Radical Return was curated by BU assistant professor Mary Yang and Kai Li.
The ability to include pronouns in one’s Zoom screen name has both advantages and disadvantages, according to transgender and non-binary students. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Transgender and non-binary students feel added pressures of online learning

Nathan Lederman October 19, 2020
As remote learning cements its role in higher education, students who are transgender and nonbinary say the Zoom format presents unique challenges as well as benefits.
The results of the Association of American Universities’ Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault, which Boston University conducted last spring, were released on Tuesday, finding that 11.8 percent of BU students have experienced nonconsensual sexual contact during their time on campus. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

Survey finds 11.8 percent of BU students have experienced nonconsensual sexual contact

Alex LaSalvia October 15, 2019
More than 11 percent of BU students say they have experienced nonconsensual sexual contact while attending BU, according to an AAU report.
Boston artist Mick Beth performs on Friday night at the National Coming Out Day event hosted at BU Central in the George Sherman Union. CHIKA OKOYE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU LGBTQ groups host National Coming Out Day Celebration

Anna Facciola October 15, 2019
National Coming Out gave way to celebration Friday night in BU Central where attendees gathered to enjoy food, performances from LGBTQ Boston-based vocalists and a drag show.
The Massachusetts Senate will debate a proposal Thursday that would allow individuals to designate their gender as nonbinary on their driver's license. ILLUSTRATION BY SOPHIE PARK

Mass. Senate to debate allowing nonbinary gender designations on state IDs

Natalie Patrick April 24, 2019
The Massachusetts Senate will debate a proposal on Thursday that would allow residents to identify as “X” on their IDs instead of a traditional gender designation.
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