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Student laboratory in Boston University's Metcalf Science Center

BU STEM majors express difficulty with COVID-19 restrictions on labs, learning

Connor Allen February 25, 2021
The Learn from Anywhere model has affected all BU students, but some STEM students reflect on additional challenges to their learning experience.
OneBU, the executive board of Boston University’s Student Government, has made progress toward realizing some of its platform promises, despite setbacks. COURTESY OF DAVID HAETTY

OneBU works to meet platform promises

Claire Williams November 16, 2020
OneBU, BU StuGov's 2020-2021 elected slate, has returned some of its platform promises such as networking resources and mental health care, and is working on doing more for the student body.
I Need The A+ Tutoring, a tutoring platform developed by Boston University student Ben Reydler, matches students with tutors who have taken the specific class that they need help in. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Questrom student’s tutoring service offers help in specific BU courses, not subjects

Toni Baraga November 12, 2020

With the end of each semester inevitably comes final exams, and one Boston University student has created a business opportunity in tutoring peers who seek academic help during these times. A plethora...

Boston University students and professors in science courses with hands-on labs have had to adapt to online learning despite initial struggles. VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DFP FILE

BU professors and students adjust to online science classes, despite challenges

Yiran Yu April 30, 2020
Science classes at BU have struggled without in-person labs, experiential learning and hands-on activities. However, while remote learning is not ideal, professors and students said they have been making the most of it.
Josh Zakim speaks to Rickie Golden, 31, of Cambridge at his campaign event on May 5 at The Mission Bar and Grill. PHOTO BY FELICIA GANS/DFP FILE PHOTO

Unopposed in first reelection, Josh Zakim to continue efforts in District 8

Samantha J. Gross November 4, 2015

Even before official municipal election results were tallied and announced, Josh Zakim, a Boston City Councilor representing District 8, won Tuesday after running unopposed for his first reelection. Regardless...

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights began holding open office hours Wednesday for the Boston University community to provide information for the department to review BU’s Title IX policies. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Open office hours for Title IX investigation begin

Sekar Krisnauli April 23, 2015

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights began holding open office hours Wednesday for the Boston University community to aid in the department’s Title IX investigation. The investigation...

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