Skip to Main Content
The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University

The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

A NOAA graphic gives a tropical storm warning to eastern Massachusetts, while forecasting the center of the storm far from the coastline. In a statement Thursday morning, Wu urged Boston residents to prepare in case Hurricane Lee’s effects are worse than forecasted. PHOTO COURTESY OF NOAA

Hurricane Lee veering away from Boston, Mayor Wu still urges precaution

Maja Janc September 14, 2023
Despite Hurricane Lee's forces moving east, high winds and rain is expected to reach coastal New England late Friday night into early Saturday morning, Mayor Michelle Wu urged residents to stay prepared in case the storm hits Boston more intensely than predicted.
East to West: September 23, 2022

East to West: September 23, 2022

Taylor Hawthorne September 23, 2022

Happy first day of fall! Today on East to West we cover a fire in Allston which left close to $3 million in damages, a campus-wide power outage,Martha's Vineyard migrant crisis and more. Click here...

power outage

Boston University experiences campus-wide power outages

Talia Lissauer September 20, 2022
Buildings across BU experienced hours-long power outages.
East to West: Apr. 2, 2021

East to West: Apr. 2, 2021

Sarah Wager April 2, 2021

BU students find their matches! Today on East to West, we cover the rally protesting anti-Asian hate that occurred on Saturday in Nubian Square, the School of Hospitality Administration's announcement...

warren towers at boston university

Warren Towers experiences power outages, flooding

Madhri Yehiya March 30, 2021
Overflowing toilets and electrical circuit failure caused the unrelated incidents on the same day.
Car driving in snow in Dallas

BU students struggled with classes, concerns about family during Texas snow storm

Kylee Nguyen February 22, 2021
Boston University students learning remotely in Texas faced difficulties with online classes during recent winter snow storms.
East to West: Nov. 30, 2020

East to West: Nov. 30, 2020

Justin Tang November 30, 2020

Today on East to West, we cover the Kilachand Honors College’s fight for student representation, a black out on Upper Bay State Road, issues with BU’s classroom moderator program, and more. FEATURING:...

Students residing in Boston University’s Upper Bay State Road dormitories experienced a power outage from 8 p.m. Sunday night to 11 a.m. Monday morning, when generators began to be installed. MELISSA ELLIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Upper Bay State Road goes dark

Melissa Ellin November 23, 2020
Upper Bay State Road residents were left in the dark after a power outage started around 8 p.m. Sunday night. BU RAs and ResLife have sent multiple communications since then, informing students of possible times the power could be restored.
Early morning power outage to affect some BU buildings

Early morning power outage to affect some BU buildings

Nyah Jordan July 17, 2019
Early in the morning of July 17, a power outage is taking place on various parts of Boston University’s campus for approximately forty-five minutes.
Students were evacuated from Myles Annex Thursday morning due to generator problems after power failures Wednesday night. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students raise concerns about Myles Standish Hall, Annex building issues

Katherine Merwin February 9, 2015

When Annie Geasa returned from work to her dorm at Myles Annex Thursday morning, she was not allowed back into the building and did not receive information about the situation. “The power went out...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
power outage