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The College of Communication at Boston University. Students in two of COM Prof. Peter Smith’s journalism classes circulated a petition saying his reporting assignments required in-person interviews that could put them at-risk of the coronavirus, but Smith says he only gave students the option to conduct in-person interviews if they felt comfortable and observed social distancing rules. ELIZA SHAW/ DFP FILE

Students protest reporting assignment

Samantha Kizner April 5, 2020
Last week, students in two journalism courses sent Mariette DiChristina, dean of the College of Communication, a petition. Their complaints concerned assignments given to them by their professor, Peter Smith, that encouraged in-person reporting.
John Krasinski directs Emily Blunt on the set of “A Quiet Place II.” The film was set to open in U.S. theatres on March 20 but has been postponed indefinitely because of the coronavirus. COURTESY PARAMOUNT PICTURES

John Krasinski builds community on set and in theaters

Amanda Cappelli March 17, 2020
Director John Krasinski speaks on his inspirations with "A Quiet Place II" in a press interview with college newspapers.
What’s open on campus now?

What’s open on campus now?

Melissa Ellin March 16, 2020
Students who remain on campus amidst the coronavirus pandemic face reduced university resources and widespread closure of common spaces as Boston University enters its first week of remote learning in response to the spread of the coronavirus.

SHA’s Classroom to Classroom program set to expand, connect more students globally

Mike Reddy January 31, 2018

Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration is working to expose more of its students to international cultures and conventions by expanding its signature Classroom to Classroom program. Classroom...

HAUSER: An ocean apart

HAUSER: An ocean apart

Jonathan Hauser January 31, 2017

Relationships are not easy things to manage during college, no matter who you are. Both people are busy with classes, clubs, work and of course, a social life with friends. That leaves only a limited time...

HAUSER: Grenoble, C'est La Vie

HAUSER: Grenoble, C’est La Vie

Jonathan Hauser September 22, 2016

Grenoble, France is not well-known by Americans. It is not often mentioned on the morning news, it rarely makes a blip in Twitter trends and it is not the center of an internationally renowned soccer team....

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine, Welcome to Reality

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine, Welcome to Reality

Editors October 26, 2015

Letters to the Editor do not reflect the editorial opinion of The Daily Free Press. They are solely the opinion of the author. Midterms. The bane of any Boston University student’s existence, the dreaded...

COM unveils new Center for Mobile Communication Studies at reception

Daily Free Press Admin April 9, 2014

The Boston University College of Communication Division of Emerging Media Studies hosted a reception to celebrate the launch of the new Center for Mobile Communication Studies Wednesday night at the...

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