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Students call for more action following results of campus climate survey on sexual assault

Avery Fox • January 31, 2025

Boston University released the results of a campus climate survey Jan. 23 assessing sexual assault and sexual misconduct.

Boston University ‘looking into’ allegations of sexual misconduct against Christophor Cavalieri

Walker Armstrong • April 25, 2022

University officials released statements the day after The Daily Free Press published an article on Cavalieri's alleged sexual misconduct.

Gaming the System: Keeping gaming communities safe is worth expelling even the best players

Nick Speranza • April 22, 2022

Frankly, the amount of people who are willing to welcome Won back to esports with open arms disgusts me.

Former, current students accuse BU assistant professor Christophor Cavalieri of sexual misconduct

Walker Armstrong • April 21, 2022

The Daily Free Press spoke to 51 individuals, 35 of which are current and former students. Many allege Cavalieri sexually harassed and verbally abused them.

Letter from the Editor: A final word

Lily Kepner • December 9, 2021

Editor-in-chief Lily Kepner says her goodbyes in a thoughtful farewell letter to the BU community, and to her home at the Daily Free Press.

Wear Me This: Even catsuits aren’t tight enough to keep out the male gaze

Sujena Soumyanath • December 6, 2021

The re-emergence of the catsuit advertises a glamorous solution to the patriarchy, but in actuality may provide a little less than its glossy veneer.

EDITORIAL: Stalking should be taken seriously, and survivors believed the first time

Editors • September 15, 2021

Horrible things have happened, and will continue to happen. Why not do something about it?

East to West: Sept. 10, 2021

Veronica Thompson • September 10, 2021

Content warning: this episode contains discussion of sexual assault. Cloudy days! Today on East to West, we cover sexual harassment accusations against a CFA professor, discuss the current standings...

EDITORIAL: It’s past time to do something more substantial about sexual assault on campus

Editors • September 9, 2021

It is time for Boston University to let go of the idea that campus sexual assault can be solved by training.

‘Picture a Scientist’ screening discusses women’s obstacles in STEM careers

Caroline Bowden • April 22, 2021

The panel includes topics of sexual harassment and assault and promotes a support network for women in STEM.

Gender Justice: Lived experience does not invalidate a journalist

Meredith Varner • April 12, 2021

Do not further alienate female journalists because we have been victims of mistreatment and abuse.

Gender Justice: Your lack of intersectional feminism has real consequences

Meredith Varner • March 26, 2021

Feminism must be intersectional and fight for every woman — not just the ones who look like you.