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Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: The ‘State of the University’ at the end of the spring semester

Editors April 28, 2022
With this spring semester now drawing to a close, The Daily Free Press editorial board took a step back to evaluate the “State of the University” and look back on some of the issues and events that have shaped life at Boston University in what is — arguably — the first post-pandemic semester.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Student deaths at WPI spark renewed concern about mental health on college campuses

Editors January 27, 2022
While they fight off the pandemic of COVID-19, colleges and universities need to take major steps to help fend off the epidemic of mental health issues on their campuses.
protest outside President Brown's office against COVID-19 policies

BU students stage walk-out, demonstration to protest current COVID-19 policies

Talia Lissauer January 26, 2022
Organizers demanded classes be taught remotely until the positivity rate drops below 1%, among other things.
COVID-19 open letter, students want hybrid learning option

SPH students call for hybrid learning options in petition, open letter amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Phil London January 24, 2022
Students called into question BU's decision to remain fully in-person, decrease quarantine period
President Robert Brown sent email with COVID-19 updates for spring semester in light of Omicron

BU announces new testing, isolation requirements for Spring semester as COVID-19 cases hit all-time high

Daily Free Press Staff January 6, 2022
Undergraduates will be tested twice a week and the isolation period has been reduced from 10 to 5 days.
Jack-o-lanterns sitting outside a Boston University residence building. The BU Campus Activities Board is putting on several Halloween-themed events to get students in the spooky spirit this year. ELLEN CLOUSE/ DFP FILE

Halloween celebrations on campus return in-person with COVID-19 guidelines

Ashley Soebroto October 28, 2021
BU is hosting the Halloween Boo Bash and the Class of 2023 Masquerade event at the House of Blues this weekend.
Remote vs. In-Person Reporting | Is It OK If I Record?

Remote vs. In-Person Reporting | Is It OK If I Record?

Angela Yang September 12, 2021

Now that campus life is back in full swing and offices are beginning to reopen, Sarah and Angela reminisce on the pros and cons of reporting from home before sharing what it's like to finally be...

Students walking on Commonwealth Avenue during golden hour

Formerly remote sophomores return to campus, begin anew

Ashley Soebroto September 7, 2021
BU announces events specifically for the class of 2024 following their hybrid first year.
Summer Recap: Working at NASA + The Boston Globe | Is It OK If I Record?

Summer Recap: Working at NASA + The Boston Globe | Is It OK If I Record?

Angela Yang September 5, 2021

Sarah and Angela are kicking off their senior and junior years of college after a summer full of work experience. Sarah, an aspiring science journalist, wrapped up a communications internship at...

students eating ice cream on the College of Communication lawn

BU’s Weeks of Welcome return in-person, extends to three weekends

Molly Farrar September 3, 2021
Large, outdoor events return to campus and celebrate the first few weeks of school.
student village 2 at 33 harry agganis way

BU officials talk differences in summer housing, remote jobs for third LfA session

Ashley Soebroto April 11, 2021
As the LfA summer approaches, BU officials say there will be reduced in-person jobs with housing.
valorant game logo

BU Gaming Club, Student Government collaborate to host partially in-person Valorant tournament

Molly Farrar April 7, 2021
BU gamers will compete in a global esports competition Saturday through a BU Gaming Club event.
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