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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Former, current students accuse BU assistant professor Christophor Cavalieri of sexual misconduct

Walker Armstrong April 21, 2022
The Daily Free Press spoke to 51 individuals, 35 of which are current and former students. Many allege Cavalieri sexually harassed and verbally abused them.
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Student-led organization Campus Survivors starts GoFundMe for sexual assault survivors

Emily Pauls January 11, 2022
Campus Survivors launched a mutual aid fund for sexual assault survivors on December 30.
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StuGov hears cabinet updates, endorses #BUHasAProblem demands

Anna Vidergar October 26, 2021
Senators held an unmoderated caucus once again, ending with a presentation on the protest's demands.
Boston University students protest outside the Kappa Sigma fraternity house in Allston Saturday night. Protesters demanded the shutting down of the fraternity chapter and its disaffiliation from the University’s Student Accounting Office following increased reports of alleged sexual violence from the fraternity. ANH NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov organizes weekend protest of fraternity Kappa Sigma Mu Psi following alleged increase in misconduct allegations

Greye Dunn October 25, 2021
Protesters ask for University to remove the Kappa Sigma's official SAO recognition.
BU Equal Opportunity office sign

Students question University’s commitment to sexual misconduct prevention after accused CFA professor messages student through Bumble

Daily Free Press Staff September 8, 2021
Allegations prompt students to question the authenticity of increased focus on assault prevention.
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.
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BU College Democrats hold annual Spring panel, discuss activism

Vanessa Bartlett April 16, 2021
Faculty and activists discussed the experiences and challenges faced when organizing for change.
Boston University student Prisha Sujin Kumar wrote a second open letter to BU Jan. 10 about her experience with sexual assault on campus and the University’s handling of sexual assault cases. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU student publishes second open letter to University about sexual assault on campus

Lily Kepner January 23, 2021
Six months after her first open letter to the University, BU student Prisha Sujin Kumar wrote a second letter to the University about her experience with sexual assault on campus, condemning the University’s treatment of her and other survivors and demanding change.
The Campus Survivors Instagram page created by Boston University students allows anonymous survivors of sexual violence to share their stories and spread awareness. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU undergrads give voice to sexual assault survivors via social media

Melissa Ellin May 17, 2020
A group of BU students is aiming to raise sexual violence awareness through @Campus.Survivors, an Instagram account that shares anonymous sexual violence experiences among college students. 
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