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Exiled from SPLASH: a look at BU’s unofficial clubs

Devan Colby October 5, 2023
It was a sunny October afternoon, and a team of Boston University athletes was in the midst of its semiweekly practice on Magazine Beach, a stretch of green along the Charles River in Cambridge. 
Nick Kulda, Chair of the Rules Committee, talking to students. BU StuGov Senate met for their first meeting of the year Monday. ISABELLE MEGOSH/DFP STAFF

BU StuGov Opens First Meeting of Year With Budget Discussion

Anna Vidergar September 27, 2022
Boston University Student Government shared updates on a transportation bill approved last semester, confirmed the yearly budget, and created a new finance committee during their first Senate meeting of the year.
East to West: Sept 19. 2022

East to West: Sept 19. 2022

Ellen Maloney September 19, 2022

ARRGGG, matey! Happy International Talk like a pirate day! Today on East to West we cover Starbucks demanding union strikers to move off property, a $500,000 increase in funding for BU student organizations,...

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What to expect from campus news

Talia Lissauer June 9, 2022
The Daily Free Press has a campus news section which solely covers news, events, and investigative stories at BU.
The Boston University Student Government Office. StuGov heard cabinet updates, confirmed cabinet members and approved a proposal for a Winter Formal. 
BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

StuGov hears cabinet updates, confirms cabinet members, approves winter formal proposal

Anna Vidergar December 7, 2021
Senators three new cabinet directors and approved a proposal to hold a winter formal in February 2022.
Boston University students protesting at the Kappa Sigma Fraternity house Oct. 23. The Dean of Students Office announced Wednesday their suspension of the local chapter as the Office investigates alleged incidents of sexual assault associated with the fraternity. ANH NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU suspends Kappa Sigma fraternity following protests, StuGov resolution

Daily Free Press Staff October 28, 2021
The fraternity will no longer be allowed to claim University affiliation or receive SAO funding.
Boston University Student Government Office

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.
George Sherman Union entrance

BU to hold a series of fun events for the Class of 2024 this weekend

Anna Vidergar September 15, 2021
Activities include a red carpet, dancing, mini golf and a visit to the Museum of Science.
f— it won't cut it sign in front of fitness and recreation center at boston university

StuGov launches investigation into F— It Won’t Cut It funding, allegations of abuse

Nathan Lederman April 5, 2021
The CUOC launched the investigation following Reddit posts questioning the funding of the group.
bu marriage pact on smartphone

BU Marriage Pact matches compatible students, provides connection amid pandemic

Molly Farrar March 29, 2021
BU Marriage Pact uses algorithm to bring compatible students together after filling out a survey.
Remo’s virtual meeting platform. Ahead of SPLASH 2.0 Saturday, Boston University’s Student Activities Office will address technological issues on Remo that created problems for SPLASH participants during the Fall. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Virtual SPLASH 2.0 to change format from Fall

Katarzyna Jezak January 29, 2021
Boston University’s SPLASH — the biannual student activities fair — will host its second virtual iteration on Zoom Saturday.
A green badge checkpoint in the George Sherman Union. Boston University’s student-led street teams focused on safety and engagement are now checking for COVID-19 compliance at multiple BU locations. AMANDA SCHNEIDER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU street teams begin checking for green compliance badges

Claire Williams October 29, 2020
Following Scarlet Safewalk’s rebrand into a student group focused on engagement and safety, the service is now checking badges for entry into the GSU.
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