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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Whereas FY101 is designed to familiarize students with Boston University, SY101 is a new course offered to CAS seniors intended to aid them in their job pursuits. GRAPHIC BY SHIVANI PATEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

CAS courses prepare freshmen, seniors for next steps

Oriana Durand September 7, 2016

Boston University’s Senior Year Career Development course celebrates its fourth birthday this week. The course, also known as SY101, offers seniors in the College of Arts and Sciences  professional...

It is estimated the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority loses around $35 million in revenue from fare evasion on the commuter rail system each year. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA loses up to $42 million due to fare evasion

Oriana Durand April 28, 2016

After a report found that fare evasion costs up to $42 million annually, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority released plans Monday to address fare evasion by implementing improved collection...

The sports safety seminar at Friday's Play It Forward summit emphasized on the consequences of repetitive head trauma and the dangers of CTE. PHOTO BY SOFIA LAURITO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Professor, coach, student-athlete discuss consequences of concussions

Oriana Durand April 16, 2016

Boston University School of Medicine professor Ann McKee; Chris Nowinski, co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation; and Rachel Blauner, a midfielder on the BU women’s soccer team, discussed...

Founded in 2013, the BU club women's hockey team has been officially recognized by the university for the 2016-17 season. PHOTO COURTESY KAREN LAFOND

BU women’s club ice hockey gains university recognition after three-year-long effort

Oriana Durand April 14, 2016

When Emily LaFond transferred to Boston University from Villanova University in 2013, she began looking for a club ice hockey team for women, hoping to eventually join. To her surprise, no such team...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh expressed his support Monday to raise the Massachusetts minimum wage from $10 to $15 per hour.
ILLUSTRATION BY ELLEN CLOUSE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mayor Martin Walsh supports raising minimum wage to $15

Oriana Durand April 7, 2016

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Monday that he supports raising the minimum wage in Massachusetts from $10 to $15 per hour, according to Bonnie McGilpin, spokesperson for Walsh. “Mayor Walsh...

In response to accusations from a medical marijuana group, Boston's Law Department Chief of Government Services Adam Cederbaum announced Tuesday that the Boston City Council agendas will be screened by a proofreader to avoid violations of Open Meeting Laws. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City Council makes changes after violating the Open Meeting Law

Oriana Durand March 25, 2016

After admitting to an Open Meeting Law violation, the City of Boston’s Law Department announced Tuesday that the Boston City Council will take new measures to ensure that agenda items are accurate...

 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that 20 Massachusetts community health care centers will benefit from a $6.8 million grant for the expansion of opioid addiction treatment. ILLUSTRATION BY ELLEN CLOUSE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

$6.8 million in federal funds come to Massachusetts

Oriana Durand March 17, 2016

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be receiving approximately $6.8 million in federal funds, according to a Friday press release. According...

The Baker-Polito Administration announced $9.3 million in grants Thursday to further practical job training in Massachusetts high schools, community colleges and training centers. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Baker-Polito Administration announces $9.3 million in capital grants

Oriana Durand March 1, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced Thursday a $9.3 million capital grant of workforce equipment to high schools, community colleges and training services throughout...

After a Coast Guard request was made in October 2015, the City of Boston announced Feb. 16 they have plans to demolish the historic Northern Avenue Bridge due to safety concerns. PHOTO BY JACQUI BUSICK/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City of Boston plans to tear down Northern Avenue Bridge

Oriana Durand February 23, 2016

The City of Boston announced plans to take down Northern Avenue Bridge due to the structure’s deterioration and a concern that it could collapse into the water, according to a United States Army...

After three weeks of deliberation, the Boston Redevelopment Authority announced its approval of a new high-rise apartment building to be built in the West End. PHOTO BY NICOLAS TEPPER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BRA approves 44-story West End tower proposal

Oriana Durand February 17, 2016

After years of negotiations, the Boston Redevelopment Authority approved a project proposal by Equity Residential Thursday to renovate the Garden Garage into a one-building apartment residence, according...

Members of Iota Nu Delta, a South Asian fraternity at BU, view a presentation about sexual assault in India at their annual Sexual Assault workshop Friday evening in the George Sherman Union. PHOTO BY SAVANAH MACDONALD/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Iota Nu Delta brings sexual violence awareness in India through workshop

Oriana Durand February 16, 2016

The Boston University chapter of a South Asian fraternity held its annual Sexual Assault Workshop Friday to discuss the prevailing culture of sexual violence in South Asia. The brothers of Iota...

Several Boston-area advocacy groups have spoken out about the possible fare increase of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority services that would go into effect in July. ILLUSTRATION BY ETHAN CAPELLO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Possible MBTA fare increase upsets locals

Oriana Durand February 11, 2016

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority met with backlash during a public meeting regarding a potential fare increase. Frank DePaola, general manager of the MBTA, addressed concerns that...

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