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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Boston babies to have DNA sequenced in genome study

Daily Free Press Admin September 10, 2013

Beginning in early 2014, many newborns in Boston will have their entire genomes sequenced as a part of a five-year study to explore the effect of DNA sequencing on their future medical care. The study,...

SG hopes to forge stronger bonds with student body

Daily Free Press Admin September 2, 2013

Student Government officials hope to increase student engagement and form better relationships with university administrators over the course of the 2013-14 academic year. “Students really now see what...

BUPD increases security efforts for commencement

Daily Free Press Admin April 30, 2013

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, Boston University Police Department officials are considering revamping security at commencement in May to address student and community concerns. BU’s commencement,...

Markey-Lynch debate focuses on sequestration, social issues

Daily Free Press Admin April 9, 2013

The two Democratic candidates vying to fill Secretary of State John Kerry’s former senate seat, U.S. Reps. Stephen Lynch and Ed Markey, faced off in a debate Monday night at the University of Massachusetts,...

Students push for BU to change medical amnesty policy

Daily Free Press Admin March 27, 2013

A group of students are pushing for Boston University officials to revamp medical amnesty policies and develop a program where students can request medical assistance for friends suffering from illnesses...

Dept. of Public Health drafts regulations for medical marijuana

Daily Free Press Admin March 20, 2013

After legalizing medical marijuana in November, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced March 13 that it will file draft regulations with the Secretary of State and officially open policies...

Mass. recieves $960,000 from ineffective drug manufacturers

Daily Free Press Admin February 27, 2013

Massachusetts will receive about $1 million in settlement payments to resolve illegal drug marketing allegations against a Texas-based pharmaceutical company. The settlement, reached in December, is a...

BU’s fundraising increases at higher rate than national collegiate trend

Daily Free Press Admin February 25, 2013

As fundraising increases at colleges across the country, including Boston University, BU’s efforts to receive donations will allow it to continue growth and meet the demands of students, officials...

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