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The Daily Free Press

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The Daily Free Press

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COVID-19 exacerbates Massachusetts DOC health care shortcomings

Colbi Edmonds March 11, 2021
Michael Horrell, a staff attorney at Prisoners’ Legal Services of Massachusetts — an organization focused on protecting civil rights of people in prisons — said the pandemic has worsened the quality of health care in the state’s correctional facilities, which has “never been great.”
Students studying in the George Sherman Union’s Ziskind Lounge. Some Boston University students have experienced difficulties finding adequate study spaces on campus.THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students wary of on-campus study spaces

Anne Jonas November 13, 2020
Students have a myriad of options for study spaces this year — from reserved rooms to unoccupied areas around campus — but some students said University options are not always accessible or appealing.
Poll workers socializing at Coolidge Corner’s Precinct 2 polling location. Voters’ rights advocacy organizations helped recruit poll workers for the Nov. 3 election. SOPHIA FLISSLER | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Advocates recruit Mass. poll workers

Allison Pirog November 4, 2020
A coalition of voters’ rights advocacy groups helped fill all poll worker positions in Massachusetts Tuesday, following concerns the pandemic would exacerbate poll worker shortages typically prevalent in election years.
BU students moving back to campus for the Fall semester will be given alcohol wipes, snacks and a bag for recycling. ANGELA YANG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

As students trickle in back to campus, here’s what move-in looks like

Melissa Ellin August 17, 2020
BU students moving into on-campus residences are being offered two 50-piece packs of alcohol wipes for sanitization, as well as a snack box and recycling bag, according to multiple students.
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