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Johnny Walker, a worker at Halal Shack in the George Sherman Union, creates a bowl for a customer. Student concern has risen over increased meal prices and decreased portion sizes at the GSU. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU students voice concerns about prices, portions at GSU

Leia Green April 2, 2024
Students expressed frustration with the dining experience at the George Sherman Union, saying food prices have increased while portions have shrunk. Additionally, students have expressed that weekend closures have caused inconveniences. 
An email sent to Boston University students with an exclusive Starbucks order. This email was sent in an attempt to help students identify phishing emails and to educate them on cyber security awareness. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Reports of fraud decrease, BUPD, IS&T reveal steps taken to inform students

Kayla Baltazar December 8, 2023
The Boston University Police Department reported the lowest amount of fraud incidents in this academic year than the past three years, according to BUPD officials. IS&T works to educate students on fraud risks.
A Student Government meeting on May 1.

Boston University Student Government discusses bill about on-campus Starbucks, at-large parties

Grace Halepis November 29, 2023
On Monday night, Boston University Student Government proposed a bill to remove Starbucks from campus and discussed the responsibilities of at-large parties in the Senate.
Starbucks at 874 Commonwealth Avenue. The unionized store is one of 200 across the country that went on strike Thursday to bring attention to staffing and scheduling issues. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU students campaign to replace campus Starbucks

Kiera Mcdonald November 17, 2023
Boston University College Democrats and other organizations launched a national effort at BU in solidarity with union workers on Red Cup Day, one of the busiest days of the year for Starbucks, to remove the chain from college campuses. 
A Student Government meeting on April 10.

StuGov makes confirmation, discusses committee updates

Delia Rune November 14, 2023
Cabinet and committee updates and a new Environmental Affairs Director was confirmed at a BU Student Government meeting Monday.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The rise of Pookie Nation: a case study | Stop Scrolling

Madison Forrest November 5, 2023
The leader of the sassy men apocalypse has spoken, and TikTok has stayed listening: “I’m always going to like your story even if we stop talking. The problem was never how you look. The way you act (spoken in a sassy tone with L hand gestures and shoulder movements). It’s the way you act (spoken in a sassier tone with sassier shoulders). It’s the way you act.”
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Oh my gourd! Pumpkin spice’s road from occasion to obsession

Andrew DiBiasio October 16, 2023
In our present day, our market is increasingly saturated with pumpkin spice and everything nice. Hummus, spam, protein shakes, Jell-O, hot chocolate, hard seltzers, marshmallows and even mac and cheese have sprung from this feverous frenzy.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

A Love Letter to Work Study

Isabella Lapriore September 17, 2023
Some people join clubs, others join frats and sororities — all of which are great ways to find community and a sense of belonging. But for me, something about working with the same people every week for a semester, and then getting to meet new ones as the schedule changes every semester is the best kind of instant connection made. 
Starbucks

Starbucks workers celebrate International Workers’ Day by going on strike

Nathan Metcalf May 3, 2023
Starbucks workers went on a one-day strike, forming a picket line outside 874 Commonwealth Ave. on Monday to protest their employer’s unfair labor practices and to celebrate International Workers’ Day.
Lila Baltaxe | Graphic Artist

Starbucks introduces its Italian-inspired coffee line, Oleato™

Margaret Corona March 1, 2023
Starbucks has released a brand new line of beverages titled Oleato™ — coffee infused with extra virgin olive oil. 
Food Containers

To-go container fee at GSU food hall set to increase to $2.50 as part of new “Choose to Reuse” program

Matthew Eadie January 24, 2023
Boston University students will now pay $2.50 for disposable to-go containers at food hall locations in GSU starting Feb. 1, as a part of the new “Choose to Reuse” program run by BU Dining Services.
Starbucks on strike

Commonwealth Avenue Starbucks on strike again during Red Cup Day

Casey Choung November 18, 2022
Workers at over 100 Starbucks locations across the United States went on strike yesterday to call on Starbucks to engage in union contract negotiations — including the location at 847 Commonwealth Avenue that was on strike for 64 days this past summer.
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