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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Moving Forward: COVID-19 helps break down our individual apathy toward social issues

Divya Sood March 11, 2021
While the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating on many fronts, it has hopefully compelled people to be more mindful about their individual choices and impacts. This newfound urgency and self-agency can help us make inroads in solving other pressing issues.
East to West: Feb. 12, 2021

East to West: Feb. 12, 2021

Jackson Machesky February 12, 2021

Content Warning: This episode of East to West contains mention of sexual assault. In today’s episode, we cover the university-wide sexual assault protest, a series of break-ins in South Campus,...

Students socializing on the Boston University Beach. First-year students have had a difficult time making new friends and forming social connections due to the COVID-19 pandemic. VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New students feel isolated without avenues for socialization on campus

Colin Boyd October 8, 2020
A lack of opportunities for social connection has left students, especially freshmen and transfers, at a disadvantage this year for meeting new people.
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EDITORIAL: Cambridge’s decision to delay reopening is smart, but may hurt livelihoods

Editors October 7, 2020
Cambridge is aware of the risks of reopening, but its reluctance to reopen might unnecessarily harm businesses if they are not given the chance to recover financially.
East to West: September 18, 2020

East to West: September 18, 2020

Justin Tang September 18, 2020

Join us today as we cover the Boston Common protest against the Jacob Blake shooting, a letter written by BU community members to eradicate white supremacy culture at the university and the towns of...

EDITORIAL: COVID-19 created a new age of consent

EDITORIAL: COVID-19 created a new age of consent

Editors September 10, 2020
While the sex-positive conversations on campus are beneficial to students, there seems to be a misconception that partying and large social gatherings are the only ways for the virus to spread. The virus can be transmitted through nearly any interaction we have with one another.
EDITORIAL: Responsibility for reopening failures falls on both administrators and students

EDITORIAL: Responsibility for reopening failures falls on both administrators and students

Editors September 8, 2020
Gatherings such as these, as well as ones that are even larger, undoubtedly have and will continue to play a role in campuses closing down. But who should really absorb the responsibility of reopening failures — students or school administration?
East to West: August 28, 2020

East to West: August 28, 2020

Justin Tang August 28, 2020

Today on East to West, we cover the new consequences of attending or hosting 25 plus person gatherings, how work-study programs are being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the workings of the COVID-19...

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