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East to West: Apr. 26, 2021

East to West: Apr. 26, 2021

Veronica Thompson April 26, 2021

Four days left! Today on East to West, we cover BUPD tackling an alleged suspect on campus, student reports of animals in their residences, a press conference about the Derek Chauvin trial verdict...

Boston police officers at Boston Common

New report finds Boston Police Department lags in reform

Anna Stjernquist March 1, 2021
The report found department spending on oversight and community engagement decreased while spending on traditional policing initiatives — those focused on investigation and arrest — increased.
East to West: February 7, 2020

East to West: February 7, 2020

Justin Tang February 7, 2020

In this episode of East to West, we cover the BU Alumni recognized in the Forbes 30 under 30 list, Student Government’s live-streamed meeting, a new suicide prevention proposal in Boston, and more. For...

Being sick and away from home can be challenging. Knowing what to buy and where to go is key to staying healthy. PHOTO COURTESY OF PXHERE

Sick and alone: how to stay healthy when away from home

Minali Prasad June 5, 2018

While starting college miles away from home brings independence and feels adventurous and exciting, coming down with the common cold — or worse — can be challenging without mom’s home remedies...

PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

EDITORIAL: BU should follow in Bridgewater State’s footsteps in opioid education, prevention

Editors September 6, 2017

When someone overdoses on opioids, their breathing and heart rate slow to a crawl, symptoms that can turn fatal within just a few minutes. Unless, that is, they have access to naloxone — otherwise known...

Despite recent stabbings last week, major crimes in Boston have decreased since 2014. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DFP FILE PHOTO

Violent crime in Boston on decline since previous year

Maisie Guzi October 15, 2015

Despite recent stabbings in the Boston Common and West Roxbury, there has been a 10 percent decrease in Part One major crimes in Boston since last year, reflecting the success of recent prevention...

The Boston University Police Department has seen a rise in larceny during the spring 2015 semester, compared to statistics from the past several semesters. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston University Police Department notes increase in theft, alcohol violations

Emma Sands March 5, 2015

Over the course of the spring 2015 semester, Boston University Police Department has noticed an increase in theft and alcohol violations. Scott Paré, deputy director of public safety for BUPD said...

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