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The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Seeking solace out of the city is easier than it seems

Siena Griffin September 16, 2024
Being a college student in Boston supplies a seemingly endless list of things to do. However, the city, despite all of its perks, can undoubtedly be overstimulating — and I’m frequently struck with the need to escape.
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‘Mozart in the Jungle’: the hidden gem of Amazon Prime Video

Emma Sánchez April 13, 2021
This show is the perfect gateway into the “rockstar” world of classical music.
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Living alone diaries

Maya Frankel March 30, 2021
After self-reflecting on my first month living alone, I plan to become the best version of myself.
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Students experience outages on Grubhub’s Campus Dining

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 17, 2021
Grubhub Campus Dining at Boston University has suffered technical issues throughout the Spring semester, including an outage last week.
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University updates policy to allow students full housing deposit refunds until July

Vanessa Bartlett February 24, 2021
Previously, students could receive half of their housing deposit if they canceled their RLA by the end of June. Students must still pay the $600 by Sunday to secure on-campus housing next school year.
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EDITORIAL: Living on campus is a better bet during the pandemic

Editors February 19, 2021
Living on campus edges out living off campus for the security it provides us in an otherwise uncertain, unsafe time. You have more peace of mind living on campus knowing you are with people who are held accountable to the same standards as you.

My deep dive into renter-friendly apartment makeovers

Emma Sánchez November 12, 2020
I’m a sucker for DIYs. There’s something so satisfying about transforming an item into something beautiful yourself. Rental-friendly makeover channels on YouTube suggest temporary decorative changes for any apartment.
Off-campus housing in Allston. Boston University has suspended 12 students without the possibility of tuition refunds for jointly organizing parties off campus. KATIE GODERE/ DFP FILE

17 students on full or deferred suspension following coordinated parties, general gatherings

Melissa Ellin October 26, 2020
Twelve BU students were suspended without tuition refunds following a series of jointly organized parties, and five students received deferred suspensions for separate gatherings, after what Senior Associate DOS Jason Campbell-Foster called a “busy weekend” earlier this month.
“Crazy in College” is a mental health podcast started by Boston University sophomores Emma Cohen and Abbie Johnson. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student-run podcast sparks conversations on mental health, well-being

Caroline Bowden October 22, 2020
Campus tours may promise prospective students mental health resources, but life on campus oftentimes does pose unique hurdles for those struggling with mental illness. At BU, that’s no different.
Off-campus Boston University students who test positive for COVID-19 may now stay in isolation housing on the Fenway campus free of charge. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE
Off-campus Boston University students who test positive for COVID-19 may now stay in isolation housing on the Fenway campus free of charge. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

BU to offer isolation housing for off-campus students

Kate Sandage October 8, 2020
BU will now offer temporary isolation housing for students living off campus who test positive for COVID-19. The optional accommodations — located on the Fenway campus — were previously only available to students who lived in the University’s student housing.
East to West: Oct. 2, 2020

East to West: Oct. 2, 2020

Justin Tang October 2, 2020

On today’s episode of East to West, we cover BU’s decision to cancel spring recess, BU parents’ call for the university to care for students’ wellbeing, reactions to Governor Baker’s decision...

Boston University students say they feel safe traveling off campus because of the University’s intensive coronavirus testing procedures. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Are students safe traveling off campus? It depends.

Jun Li September 28, 2020
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed college life, many students said they find it safe to still travel off campus thanks to BU’s comprehensive health guidelines.
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