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Six months later, Boston University remains silent on Shiney James investigation

Emilia Wisniewski April 14, 2022
Over six months after accusations against Shiney James were brought to light, Boston University has remained silent on the status of the former director of Orientation. 
East to West: Oct. 8, 2021

East to West: Oct. 8, 2021

Veronica Thompson October 8, 2021

Three day weekend! Today on East to West, we cover allegations against BU Orientation Director Shiney James, StuGov’s approval of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Act, plans for Interstate 90’s...

Shiney James, Boston University’s Director of Orientation, introduces thousands of students to Comm Ave every summer, but some of her student employees claim she verbally berated and demeaned them while working for her. ILLUSTRATION BY COLBI EDMONDS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Traumatic,’ ‘volatile’ and ‘torturous:’ BU students voice lasting impacts of working Orientation under Shiney James

Daily Free Press Staff October 4, 2021
Former employees allege mental and verbal abuse, as well as unprofessional, invasive questioning.
Students and staff represent BU community in Boston Marathon

Students and staff represent BU community in Boston Marathon

Lillian Ilsley-Greene April 16, 2018
Students and staff represent BU community in Boston Marathon
East to West: It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint

East to West: It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Daily Free Press Admin April 16, 2018
On today’s episode of East to West, "It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint." You’ll hear two stories today — the first, from a BU student who’s toeing the line for the second time today, and the second, a segment on transgender runners and the challenges they face as athletes.
The Boston University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America hosts this year’s national PRSSA conference at the Boston Marriott Copley Place Friday to Tuesday. PHOTO COURTESY SHANNON JACK

BU seniors host 2017 PRSSA National Conference

Alice Ferre October 9, 2017

Nearly 1,000 public relations students from around the world convened in the Boston Park Plaza hotel for the PRSSA 2017 National Conference — the largest gathering of PR students in the country —...

The Boston Celtics had a promising season last year, finishing as the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Your guide to sports in Beantown

Nick Neville June 7, 2016

With nine major championships since the year 2000, Boston continues to solidify itself as one of the premier sports cities in the nation. The Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Patriots continue to elevate Boston...

McLean completed the 26.2-mile course by running at a 10:37 pace. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU sophomore turns Hopkinton roots into Marathon finish

Jonathan Sigal April 19, 2016

Judy Walsh-McLean still remembers the day that her daughter, Rachel McLean, got cut from her high school field hockey team. McLean took it hard, and she joined the cross country team instead. The change...

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