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Boston University President Robert Brown discusses BU's involvement in the current political climate, including action on divestment, diversity and climate change. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

President Robert Brown explains university’s role in current political climate

Sophia Eppolito May 3, 2017

In an interview with The Daily Free Press on Wednesday, Boston University President Robert Brown discussed how one of the greatest challenges facing the campus this year has been living in a “politically...

The CAS Think Tank, located across the hallway from the CAS dean’s office, opens on Monday. PHOTO BY MARIA CASTILLO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New CAS Think Tank opens on Monday

Sophia Eppolito May 2, 2017

By Sophia Eppolito and Laney Ruckstuhl A new space called the Think Tank opened in the College of Arts and Sciences on Monday, but the space may not be what you think. The Think Tank is not...

A fan holds up a sign at Kenmore Square to runners passing by. PHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFFPHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students appreciate history of 121st marathon

Sophia Eppolito April 18, 2017

On Marathon Monday, Boston University students, along with other Boston residents, lined the streets of Boston to support the thousands of runners competing in this year’s marathon. Although several...

BU will host university-wide discussions about gender-neutral bathrooms and a proposal to change bathroom signs within the GSU, Dean Kenneth Elmore said. PHOTO BY BRIANNA BURNS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

University to discuss adding more gender-neutral restrooms

Breanne Kovatch March 2, 2017

Boston University is in the early stages of adding gender-neutral restrooms in the George Sherman Union and subsequently the rest of campus, Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore said. The plan is to...

Between 2 and 2:50 a.m. on Oct. 18, a female student was allegedly sexually assaulted in her room at 33 Harry Agganis Way. PHOTO BY MADISON GOLDMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Female student sues BU over alleged sexual assault at StuVi2

Sophia Eppolito December 12, 2016

A Boston University female student filed a lawsuit against the university on Thursday, claiming that BU failed to provide secure on-campus housing and did not protect her from sexual harassment. The...

A student signs in to vote on campus at 111 Cummington Mall.  PHOTO BY JESS RICHARDSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

On-campus polling station sees high voter turnout

Sophia Eppolito November 9, 2016

On Election Day, Boston University students, along with other Boston residents, casted their votes at a polling station on BU campus. Although several students said they were excited to vote in their...

The College of Communication has partnered with The New York Times to provide free Times digital access to for all COM students, faculty and staff. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

COM provides free Times digital access to students, moves away from print

Sophia Eppolito September 26, 2016

Starting this fall, the Boston University College of Communication will provide free digital access of The New York Times to COM students, faculty, staff and anyone who takes classes in COM, the college...

Jared Moffat, a field director for Regulate Mass, provides a student with information on voting at the voter registration drive hosted by the BU College Democrats Thursday in the George Sherman Union. PHOTO BY ELLEN CLOUSE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU College Democrats hosts voter registration drive, advocates youth involvement

Sophia Eppolito September 22, 2016

“I’ve been meaning to register for vote for three weeks,” Mary Moyer said. Standing in front a table at the George Sherman Union Link, the College of Engineering freshman registered to become...

Boston University Dining Services has added a new vegan station to the Fresh Food Company at Marciano Commons at 100 Bay State Road. PHOTO BY ALEX MASSET/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Dining expands vegan options

Sophia Eppolito September 21, 2016

In response to student feedback, Boston University Dining Services upgraded the vegan stations at its three dining halls on campus, introducing several new menu options like “Vegan Your Way.” Now...

GRAPHIC BY SHIVANI PATEL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

More students are pursuing degrees after college, survey finds

Sophia Eppolito September 21, 2016

Between fall 2014 and fall 2015, U.S. graduate schools saw a 3.9 percent increase of first-time graduate student enrollments, the biggest increase in five years, according to a Council of Graduate Schools...

DivestBU has been an outspoken group on campus for years, holding many rallies and marches. They have pushed BU towards divesting from the fossil fuel industry. BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Group advocates for fossil fuel divestment ahead of trustee decision

Sophia Eppolito September 15, 2016

Chanting “no more coal, no more oil, keep your carbon in the soil,” approximately 80 members of the Boston University community rallied on Marsh Plaza Wednesday afternoon, urging the university...

Arun Upneja, dean of the School of Hospitality Administration, speaks at an information session for the school’s first-ever hospitality app competition. PHOTO BY BRIGID KING/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Adapting to digital age, SHA launches app competition

Sophia Eppolito September 13, 2016

To encourage students to step to further into the digital age, Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration is holding its first-ever hospitality app competition this year, SHA administrators...

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