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Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include a fight at Sunset Cantina, a hit and run and possible shots fired. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Jan. 22 — Jan. 27

Megan Amato January 29, 2024
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department's crime logs from Jan. 22 — Jan. 27.
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Sunset Cantina reopens after months of closure caused by the pandemic

Vikrant Sabharwal December 8, 2022
Sunset Cantina, a Mexican restaurant located at 916 Commonwealth Avenue, reopens this Friday after closing in June.
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Underage international students report using fake international IDs to obtain alcohol

Phil London October 5, 2021
Peer pressure, ease of deception and cultural differences surrounding drinking among reasons listed.
Taco Bell Cantina opened its doors on Commonwealth Avenue Wednesday. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Taco Bell Cantina opens on Commonwealth Avenue

Nick Kolev November 5, 2020
BU students now have a new fast food option to try: the Taco Bell Cantina on Commonwealth Avenue opened its doors Wednesday.
Nud Pob Thai Cuisine on Commonwealth Avenue. For the Fall semester, Nud Pob, located in Boston University’s Central Campus, will be open for delivery, takeout and dine-in eating. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

What will be open on campus this Fall and when

Ellie Yeo August 19, 2020
As part of modified campus life this Fall, certain dining options on campus will be either fully unavailable for students or operate on a new schedule. Here’s what’s open on campus. 
Boston University’s Barnes and Noble has a moving sale before it relocates from Kenmore Square to West Campus in February. ZIJING FU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Barnes and Noble to move to West Campus February

Daily Free Press Staff January 24, 2019
The BU Barnes and Noble bookstore will be moving to West Campus this February.
Sunset Cantina, a popular West Campus eatery, is set to undergo renovations in the coming weeks. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Sunset Cantina to close for renovations

Laura Al Bast September 9, 2018
A familiar Mexican eatery on campus will undergo a “facelift” to better serve its customers.
Sunset Partners Inc., the parent company of Sunset Cantina at 916 Commonwealth Ave., is filing for bankruptcy. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Sunset files for bankruptcy protection amid financial issues

Ellie French June 14, 2017

Sunset Partners Inc., the parent company of Boston University hotspots Sunset Cantina and Sunset Grill & Tap, filed for bankruptcy late last week, according to the company's lawyer David Madoff. Madoff,...

Sunset Cantina and many other Boston businesses have promotion for this year's NCAA March Madness Tournament, looking to profit off of the annual college basketball tournament frenzy. PHOTO BY BRIANNA BURNS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

How Boston businesses are capitalizing on March Madness

Jon Ollom March 20, 2017

Every March, colleges, businesses and basketball fans are whipped into a frenzy, filling out brackets with their eyes glued to any screen they can find in order to watch the annual NCAA Men's Division...

PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

11 great places to grab a bite around campus

Sonia Rao June 1, 2016

By now you’ve probably already visited campus and explored all the academic and extracurricular activities that Boston University has to offer, but there’s something important that your tour left out...

Fish And Chipps: Things I’d rather do than watch BU hockey

Fish And Chipps: Things I’d rather do than watch BU hockey

Isaac Chipps October 2, 2015

The first Boston University men's hockey game is Saturday, and as usual, I won't be there. Where will I be? Literally anywhere but inside Agganis Arena. I might be as close as 103 steps away — measured...

Riley: The Good Old Days

Riley: The Good Old Days

Rachel Riley February 12, 2015

It was the last place I expected to find solace while I was living in Auckland. But as the waitress approached our table smiling politely and placed the laminated menus before us, I felt relief. American-style...

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