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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

A paper on display outside of the Daily Free Press office on Commonwealth Avenue. The Daily Free Press will relaunch its investigative team in the fall to bring in-depth stories on issues within the BU community. HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFF

Daily Free Press relaunches newly structured investigative team

Kiera Mcdonald June 2, 2023
Boston University’s independent student-run newspaper launches an investigative unit to uncover issues affecting the BU community.
Boston University Student Government

StuGov voted to pass funding requests, an endorsement seeking Myles Standish Hall name change

Anna Vidergar November 8, 2022
Boston University Student Government confirmed funding requests from two organizations and an endorsement seeking to rename 610 Beacon Street in a meeting Monday night.
renaming Myles Standish Hall

President Robert Brown rejects Myles Standish Hall name change petition

Daily Free Press Staff March 31, 2022
Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag and Travis Franks' petition to change Myles Standish Hall to Wituwamat Memorial Hall was rejected.
The Massachusetts State House in Boston. State advocates and policy makers have expressed both approval and concern for Governor Charlie Baker’s redistricting of the State Senate and House of Representatives. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

Baker approves new district maps increasing majority-minority precincts

Jit Ping Lee November 11, 2021
Governor Charlie Baker signed into law new maps redistricting the State Senate and House last week.
The Massachusetts Department of Ecological Restoration prioritized eight new river, wetland and cranberry bog refurbishment projects last Wednesday. COURTESY OF ANDREW WATSON VIA FLICKR

State names eight priority river and wetland restoration projects

Madison Mercado January 26, 2021
The new projects will restore wetlands and rivers to increase ecological resistance across the Commonwealth, benefit the economy and create new outdoor spaces for locals.
 Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a virus spread through mosquito bites, have been identified in Massachusetts. COURTESY OF PXHERE

Parts of Massachusetts at high risk for mosquitoes carrying EEE

Mia Cathell September 5, 2019
Central and Southeastern Massachusetts are at critical risk for Eastern Equine Encephalitis-carrying mosquitoes. There have been four cases of EEE in Massachusetts residents so far this year.
Protesters on the Boston Common during the March for Our Lives Rally. March for Our Lives marches and rallies were held across the United States on Saturday. PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Tens of thousands crowd Boston Common for March for Our Lives

Michal Shvimer March 25, 2018
Tens of thousands crowded the Boston Common to rally against gun violence Saturday afternoon during Boston’s March for Our Lives, a protest that occurred in cities across the country.
The Mass Marijuana Summit Wednesday morning featured a panel discussion on Massachusetts legalization at the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Center. PHOTO BY LILIAN LI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Experts discuss up-and-coming cannabis industry in Massachusetts

Sarika Ram November 16, 2017

  The Massachusetts Marijuana Summit brought together various government officials, legal experts and entrepreneurs to address concerns and opportunities for approximately 200 people involved...

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