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OP-ED: Traditional education hinders student activism

Editors January 29, 2021
Universities need to prioritize civic engagement over traditional testing requirements. To do so, service learning needs to be intertwined with academic requirements as to not add to the amount of work we already face.
Boston University’s Global Engineering Brigades, a student organization dedicated to installing water systems in underdeveloped communities, spoke at a guest lecture on Nov. 15 about sustainability and international volunteering. COURTESY OF BU GLOBAL ENGINEERING BRIGADES

International professor’s guest lecture talks sustainability abroad

Yiran Yu November 23, 2020

Sustainability and international activism are more relevant than ever in the 21st century, yet the impact of voluntourism — international volunteering — is less discussed. Global Engineering...

Reklaw’s Closet is Boston University freshman Shay Walker’s online thrifting business dedicated to offering a more sustainable alternative to fast fashion. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU student promotes sustainable fashion through online thrift store

Emma Vacirca October 8, 2020

In a world where fast fashion brands like Shein and Urban Outfitters are all the rage, finding alternative ways to buy cute and affordable clothes without contributing to the dangers of fast fashion takes...

East to West: December 9, 2019

East to West: December 9, 2019

Justin Tang December 9, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover the introduction of two-factor authentication on the Student Link, state regulations on cannabis companies, an app helping students to develop sustainable...

Danielson Hall residents win energy-saving contest

Daily Free Press Admin January 22, 2014

Sustainability at Boston University and Student Government officials held a pizza party for students living in Danielsen Hall on Tuesday as the prize for winning an energy-saving competition. The competition,...

Burger restaurant in West campus to give students new sustainable dining choice

Daily Free Press Admin December 5, 2013

Boston University students will have a new sustainable dining option on West Campus in early 2014, officials said. BurgerFi, a restaurant chain committed to sustainability and healthy food, has...

100 BSR receives LEED certification, inspires competition

Daily Free Press Admin September 17, 2013

An energy-saving competition between Boston University residence halls will challenge students to reduce their electricity consumption this semester, BU officials announced Thursday. “The first energy...

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