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Boston University’s International Students and Scholars Office, which assists students with securing immigration classification. Boston University organizations and clubs plan to help protect students from President Trump’s mass deportation efforts amid ICE sightings on BU’s campus. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus organizations arrange efforts to educate, protect students amidst Trump executive orders

Veronica Hernandez February 4, 2025
Boston University students express concern over President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts after he signed an executive order Jan. 20 allowing federal immigration agents to enter “sanctuary” spaces, including schools.
Casa Myrna

BU clubs show support for Casa Myrna, a Boston-based domestic violence support organization

Zenobia Lloyd February 21, 2023
6 BU groups are hosting fundraising initiatives for Casa Myrna which will be ongoing until the end of the semester.
East to West: Nov. 21, 2022

East to West: Nov. 21, 2022

Ellen Maloney November 21, 2022

Almost Thanksgiving break! Today on East to West we cover Commonwealth Avenue Starbucks strike, nightcap scrunchies in GSU vending machine, and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East to...

Plan B vending machine

Emergency contraceptive vending machine to be restocked

Ella Nigro October 5, 2022
The emergency contraceptive vending machine under GSU will be restocked the week of Oct. 11, featuring a larger machine that will be able to carry “a wider variety of products".
Abortion Protest

State legislators pass new abortion access bill for public colleges

Daily Free Press Staff August 3, 2022
Massachusetts expands and protects abortion access with a new law signed Friday by Gov. Baker, a month after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade.
Michael Knowles protest

Students walk out in protest of conservative speaker event at BU

Talia Lissauer April 22, 2022
Dozens of students left in protest of a conservative speaker's speech. He argued gender identity should not be taught to young children.
The Young Democratic Socialists of America held a town hall March 20. The meeting aimed to build solidarity between students, alumni and faculty in attendance as they listened to activists from multiple student organizations speak. BAYLE VINES/DFP STAFF

Student, faculty activists share roadblocks, achievements at YDSA town hall

Fiona Broadie March 22, 2022
Representatives from BU SJP, SRF and 'Q' shared their frustrations at the administration and updates on their activism.
East to West: Mar. 4, 2022

East to West: Mar. 4, 2022

Ellen Maloney March 4, 2022

Spring break! Today on East to West, we cover members of the BU community standing with Ukraine, BU’s updated mask mandate, and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East to West” on Spotify,...

emergency contraceptive vending machine

Plan B under $8: Emergency contraception vending machine launches at BU

Talia Lissauer March 3, 2022
The emergency contraceptive vending machine, the product of five years of work, launched Tuesday.
East to West: Feb. 25, 2022

East to West: Feb. 25, 2022

Ellen Maloney February 25, 2022

Good luck with midterms! Today on East to West, we cover the first emergency contraceptive vending machine in the GSU, BU pep band performing at Beanpot, and more. Click here to stream this episode...

Contraceptives in a Boston University vending machine at Kilachand Hall. After five years in the works, BU’s Students for Reproductive Freedom will introduce an emergency contraceptive vending machine March 1 in the George Sherman Union. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP STAFF

Student organization to launch emergency contraceptive vending machine in GSU basement

Talia Lissauer February 24, 2022
The vending machine, which will sell Plan B at $7.25, will be unveiled on March 1st.
A feminine hygiene dispenser in Boston University’s College of Communication. The newly-formed Menstrual and Reproductive Rights Coalition hosted a panel on sexual health at the BUild Lab Tuesday. GABRIELA HUTCHINGS/ DFP FILE

Menstrual and Reproductive Rights Coalition holds panel on reproductive and sexual health

Melissa Ellin February 5, 2020
Boston University students are taking a step to bring inclusive conversations about reproductive health and access to necessities to campus with panel hosted by the Menstrual and Reproductive Rights Coalition.
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