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(From left) Cast members of Stage Troupe’s production of “the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Seven Zhang, Nicholas Formato, Ali Cook, Lanz Perez-Kudzma, Christa Campbell and Evan Laufman. The production will run from Feb. 29 to March 2 at the student theater, with proceeds going to the Home for Little Wanderers. PHOTO COURTESY OF STAGE TROUPE

Stage Troupe bonds over ‘Spelling Bee’: a production to support a local nonprofit

Deanna Soukhaseum February 29, 2024
Boston University Stage Troupe’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will donate its revenue to the Home for Little Wanderers, an organization focused on supporting children who were abused, neglected or at risk by providing a wide range of services.
Stugov

Student Government passes Community Service Fee budget for 2023-24

Yoko Zhu March 28, 2023
BU StuGov reallocated the Community Service Fee budget of $2.3 million dollars on Monday night, changing distributions of funds.
reusable containers

First two weeks of to-go containers at GSU receives mixed feedback

Caterina Tomassini February 17, 2023
“Choose to Reuse” program at GSU, which features reusable to-go containers, has received mixed reviews since its launch on Feb. 1.
Boston University stugov meeting

Structural bill fails, judicial branch introduces CAS ballot proposal in Stugov meeting

Anna Vidergar March 15, 2022
The bill, seeking to ensure no single branch identified itself as representing all of StuGov, received 19 votes.
El Jefe's opening on Comm Ave

Late-night Mexican restaurant at BU denied permit for 4 a.m. closing time

Yoko Zhu March 4, 2022
Representatives from BU and the BPD both shared concerns with any closing time after 1 a.m.
Student government

StuGov hears presentation on TokenSpace, cabinet updates, amendments to Constitution

Anna Vidergar March 1, 2022
Representatives of an NFT startup presented ways students could get involved.
The OneQuesh home page. Boston University School of Hospitality alum Thomas Andrews launched the diary-style social networking app in October, which asks its users a daily question whose answer is archived and made viewable only to others who have answered the same question. ILLUSTRATION BY BAILEY SHEN/ DFP STAFF

BU SHA alum launches social networking app to help users connect, journal

Emily Pauls November 30, 2021
OneQuesh is a new social media app founded by alum Thomas Andrews.
East to West: Apr. 2, 2021

East to West: Apr. 2, 2021

Sarah Wager April 2, 2021

BU students find their matches! Today on East to West, we cover the rally protesting anti-Asian hate that occurred on Saturday in Nubian Square, the School of Hospitality Administration's announcement...

school of hospitality administration at boston university

SHA to introduce new restaurant concentration in the Fall

Jane Avery March 31, 2021
The Restaurant Management and Experiences concentration will be introduced Fall 2021.
Parking garage at night. Boston University sent out an Emergency Alert Thursday after a student was robbed at gunpoint inside the parking garage at 121 Dummer St. in Brookline. COURTESY OF PIQSELS

BU student reports robbery at gunpoint

Vanessa Bartlett March 18, 2021
A Boston University student reported that they were robbed at gunpoint inside the parking garage at 121 Dummer St. in Brookline at approximately 3:20 a.m. Thursday, according to an Emergency Alert email sent to the BU community.
Car driving in snow in Dallas

BU students struggled with classes, concerns about family during Texas snow storm

Kylee Nguyen February 22, 2021
Boston University students learning remotely in Texas faced difficulties with online classes during recent winter snow storms.
Boston University installed three-bin recycling systems in Claflin, Rich and Sleeper Halls in West Campus to make recycling easier for residents. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU adds additional recycling bins in West Campus

Kylee Nguyen February 10, 2021
Trash, food waste and mixed recycling bins are now available on every floor that has a trash room in Claflin Hall, Rich Hall and Sleeper Hall. Previously, West Campus residences had recycling on only one floor of each building.
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