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Anna Gruesen running the 127th Boston Marathon

In it for the long run: BU first-year Anna Gruesen competes in 127th Boston Marathon, qualifies for next year

Alysa Suleiman April 20, 2023
The Boston Marathon is the country’s oldest annual marathon. Qualifying is no easy feat. BU freshman Anna Gruesen ran it this Monday.
Dr. Hagere Yilma.

Sargent professor uses iron deficiency study in new ways

Mara Mellits March 3, 2023
Dr. Hagere Yilma of SAR worked with the Reduction in Anemia through Normative Innovation project to research how social norms impact iron deficiency.
Sargent

New Sargent center attempts to begin operations without a director

Jessie O’Leary February 16, 2023
The new Center for Clinical Simulation will provide SAR students with hands-on experience in the medical field.
Boston University Student Government provided updates on elections and forthcoming events Monday. ANNA VIDERGAR/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov gives updates on elections, events in brief meeting

Anna Vidergar March 9, 2021
Boston University Student Government announced updates on the forthcoming elections and a town hall in its shortest meeting of the year Monday night.
6 buswell street in boston university south campus

Students express concern, criticism over South Campus security measures following recent arrest

Tanisha Bhat March 5, 2021
After the spate of recent break-ins and burglaries in South Campus, a suspect was arrested by the Boston University Police Department and is currently awaiting arraignment. Students say these incidents reflect a deeper problem of on-campus security.
Boston University commencement

BU plans in-person Commencement for Class of 2020, 2021

Emily Stevenson March 1, 2021
Boston University President Robert Brown announced in an email Thursday the 2021 Commencement ceremony will be held in-person May 16. The event is subject to change and will occur in accordance with city and state guidelines.
signs at a protest against sexual assault at boston university

CAS StuGov hosts town hall to address sexual assault concerns

Emily Stevenson February 24, 2021
The College of Arts and Sciences Student Government hosted a virtual town hall to address sexual assault and harassment concerns at Boston University Tuesday night. The town hall was a response to the Feb. 7 sexual assault protest organized by Campus Survivors.
Boston University Student Government meeting

StuGov prepares for elections, confirms Judicial Advisory Commission proxy

Anna Vidergar February 23, 2021
Boston University Student Government heard updates from its executive board, held a presentation on Senate chair elections and confirmed a proxy for the Judiciary Action Committee in a short meeting Monday night.
Martin Luther King Jr statue at Marsh Chapel

Black students, faculty, staff reflect on their experiences at BU

Madhri Yehiya February 18, 2021
Black students, staff and faculty at Boston University shared their experiences as members of a minority group on campus and their thoughts on the University’s handling of racism in recent months.
Boston University removed household seating in dining halls last week, meaning students must now sit at one-person tables. CAROLYN MOONEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Household tables removed from BU dining halls

Tanisha Bhat February 17, 2021
Household seating options were meant for students to sit down and dine with members in their specific “household” — such as roommates and floormates. The change in seating availability comes during a general downward trend in COVID-19 cases on campus in recent weeks.
Students ordering from Late Nite Café at Warren Towers have experienced long wait times this semester. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Diners experience extended wait times at Warren Late Nite

Juncheng Quan February 12, 2021
Students ordering from the Late Nite Café at Warren Towers have reported increasingly long wait times for their food to be prepared this semester — far longer than in the Fall.
Boston University students have found that dining hall menu items often change unexpectedly before they arrive to pick up food. ANH NGUYEN/ DFP FILE

Changes to the dining hall menu affect students meals, plans

Tanisha Bhat February 12, 2021
Boston University dining hall menus often unexpectedly change before meal services, which students say has caused them inconveniences with their number of meal swipes, dietary restrictions and overall expectations.
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