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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Boston communities send relief to Turkey and Syria

Nicole Gonzalez February 16, 2023
Local Turkish communities in Boston joined together to provide aid to those suffering in Turkey and Syria in the wake of devastating earthquakes.
Be Safe BU Instagram Account

Student leaders create Be Safe Coalition to support survivors, pressure administration

Ashley Soebroto August 20, 2021
The coalition hopes to lead student organizations to prevent sexual violence on campus and stand up for survivors.
Patrons at Club Café in Boston June 2018

LGBTQ+ organizations, bars reflect on importance of queer bars as they reopen

Divya Sood July 1, 2021
Organizations are working to provide community and safe spaces for queer people, especially in the wake of COVID-19.
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BU students win sustainability innovation grants, tackle climate change from new angles

Divya Sood March 23, 2021
Seven student projects won grants from Innovate@BU and BU Sustainability to tackle climate change.
Harvard University student Justin Crist Lee co-created LivelyHood, a volunteer coordination service that aims to tackle food insecurity in the Boston area by matching delivery volunteers with those who need assistance. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston students support vulnerable communities, address food insecurity

Yiran Yu January 26, 2021
Even before the pandemic exacerbated the issue, food insecurity has loomed over the United States — an estimated 11.1 percent of American households were food insecure in 2018, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Now, entrepreneurs and student volunteers are finding creative ways to tackle the issue.
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