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Legal experts discussed judicial issues within the U.S. health care system in a Friday symposium hosted by the Boston University School of Law. JASMINE LI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Public health, legal experts discuss racial disparities, inequities in health care system

Divya Sood February 9, 2021
Experts at BU School of Law's “Legal Innovations in Response to Public Health Crises” event on Friday highlighted disparities in the U.S. health care system.
Clara Kim/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: How BU should use lessons from Fall to modify Spring semester

Editors November 24, 2020
We were extremely lucky to have made it through the Fall so far without a major outbreak on campus, but we are pushing our luck to think we can do the same this Spring without fine-tuning our safety measures.
New Zealand indie-pop singer BENEE released her new album “Hey u x” on Friday. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: ‘Hey u x’ by BENEE captures tone of pandemic-era Gen Z

David Simon November 17, 2020

BENEE’s “Hey u x,” released on Friday, is a fascinating reflection of Generation Z music trends in 2020, with both its insight into the singer’s insecurities as well as it being a pastiche of various...

Luca Becker

I Call Foul Play: Trump’s disregard for COVID-19 reflects tyrannical tendencies

Luca Becker October 6, 2020
If the president is not committed to truth, science or the protection of his citizens, where do his loyalties lie? 
Hannah Bohn

Let Your Hair Down: BU’s quarantine meal system presents dilemma to those with eating disorders

Hannah Bohn September 9, 2020
Past the obvious mental toll, social barrier and learning limitation that would place any perfectly healthy and stable person in a state of distress, the conditions of isolation can pose real threats to individuals who specifically suffer from mental health issues relating to food.
A COVID-19 test nasal swab wrapped in its packaging. ANGELA YANG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

COVID-19-positive student describes experience in isolation housing

Belle He August 30, 2020
Boston University currently holds around 20 students in designated isolation housing, which is reserved for those on campus who have tested positive for COVID-19. And this sophomore is among them.
Massachusetts instructs visitors to self-quarantine, ramps up health resources

Massachusetts instructs visitors to self-quarantine, ramps up health resources

Angela Yang March 27, 2020
All individuals entering the state are instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days. Meanwhile, residents can now also check their symptoms online at no cost.
An empty bench on the Boston University Beach. Public health officials have emphasized the importance of social distancing in the wake of the coronavirus to prevent the virus’ spread and minimize the burden on the healthcare system. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU professors and students explore the side effects of social distancing

Caroline DeHaven March 23, 2020
Social distancing in response to the coronavirus is a big change that each individual deals with differently. Some deal with the emotional challenge of being in isolation, but others are trying to take advantage of the newfound free time to help cope with the changes.
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