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New Beginnings | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka March 27, 2025
Well, Moose...it's been 14 weeks since your suspension began.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Gaming the System: The ‘boosting’ industry is booming — is that good?

Nick Speranza November 2, 2021
Recent news of punitive legal measures against the practice of 'boosting' brings up questions about the nature of video-games in our capitalist culture.
East to West: Oct. 29, 2021

East to West: Oct. 29, 2021

Veronica Thompson October 29, 2021

Today on East to West, we cover kappa sigma’s suspension, Boston University students reporting catcalling in Kenmore Square, Acting Mayor Kim Janey challenging the 2020 Boston census count and...

Police officers deploying a chemical agent

Councilors retry chemical, projectile crowd control reform

Daniel Kool February 26, 2021
The proposed restriction would that police use chemical weapons and impact projectiles only if a supervising officer witnesses violence or destruction of property and determines the situation cannot be controlled or de-escalated.
East to West: Jan. 29, 2021

East to West: Jan. 29, 2021

Jackson Machesky January 29, 2021

In this episode of East to West, the Daily Free Press covers difficulties in international students’ return to Boston due to delays in receiving paperwork, the cancellation of the BU Shanghai internship...

East to West: Oct. 30, 2020

East to West: Oct. 30, 2020

Justin Tang October 30, 2020

Today on East to West, we cover the suspensions of BU students who planned large gatherings, how BU is encouraging safe Halloween festivities, Salem business shutting down to tourists, and more. FEATURING:...

Off-campus housing in Allston. Boston University has suspended 12 students without the possibility of tuition refunds for jointly organizing parties off campus. KATIE GODERE/ DFP FILE

17 students on full or deferred suspension following coordinated parties, general gatherings

Melissa Ellin October 26, 2020
Twelve BU students were suspended without tuition refunds following a series of jointly organized parties, and five students received deferred suspensions for separate gatherings, after what Senior Associate DOS Jason Campbell-Foster called a “busy weekend” earlier this month.
An Alewife-bound train in Park Station. The red line is suspending service between Broadway and MIT/Kendall stations for renovations over four weekends beginning Friday. CHRISTOPHER GOUGH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA to shut down Red Line in Downtown Boston for four weekends

Mia Khatib November 14, 2019
The shutdowns begin 8:45 p.m. Friday and will last until December 15, with normal Red Line service the weekend after Thanksgiving.
Three Boston University fraternities have been suspended this academic year, prompting university officials and Greek life organizations to talk about the big issues. PHOTO BY ARVIND GROVER/FLICKR

University, Greek life community address multiple suspensions through conversation

Mina Corpuz April 30, 2015

Three fraternities at Boston University have been suspended during the 2014-15 academic year, prompting campus officials and the Greek life community to speak more about problematic behavior and steps...

Kappa Sigma Fraternity was suspended Feb. 6 for promoting a party using questionable advertising materials without Boston University’s approval. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU suspends Kappa Sigma fraternity for questionable party promotion

Miriam Lelah February 26, 2015

Boston University officials suspended the Kappa Sigma fraternity on Feb. 6 after receiving information about a “blackout party” that possessed questionable promotion materials and lacked university...

Boston University fraternity Delta Tau Delta lost their affiliation on Jan. 23 because of reports of underage drinking. GRAPHIC BY SAMANTHA GROSS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

One fraternity suspended, another moves forward with national chapter assistance

Chris Fergus February 12, 2015

Facing reports of underage drinking and hazing, several Boston University fraternities have lost status as BU-recognized student organizations and are working with their national organizations to gain...

Elmore, Brown meet with Greek leaders following death

Daily Free Press Admin March 7, 2013

Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore and President Robert Brown met with Boston University Greek life leaders Wednesday night to open dialogue as a result of a student dying after being transported unconscious...

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