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The Daily Free Press

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The Daily Free Press

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One Silber Way. President Donald Trump issued an executive order March 20 to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, sparking alarm from Massachusetts state leaders, educators and parents about the sweeping implications for public schools and higher education. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘Taking away peoples’ dreams:’ Mass. educators reacts to Trump dismantling Department of Education

Abigail Hassan March 30, 2025
President Donald Trump issued an executive order March 20 to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, sparking alarm about the implications, especially for short-staffed schools, students with disabilities and educators.
The Boston University LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center. BU students are concerned the school will change its sexual misconduct policy following the Trump administration’s announcement that its 2020 Title IX ruling would be reinstated. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student leaders react to Trump administration’s returns to 2020 Title IX ruling

Nicole Abrams February 12, 2025
Student leaders give their opinion's on the Trump administrations changes to Title IX, and what it could mean for BU.
President Robert Brown during interview with DFP

President Brown discusses sexual misconduct policy, increasing costs of higher education

Jesús Marrero Suárez April 29, 2022
Brown explained why he disagrees with student loan forgiveness and shared updates on the status of investigations on Thursday.
East to West: Apr. 22, 2022

East to West: Apr. 22, 2022

Daily Free Press Admin April 22, 2022

4 day week! Today on East to West we cover sexual assault accusations against Christopher Cavalieri, BU recording the highest number of COVID-19 cases since January, the MBTA and Logan Airport lifting...

A control room in Studio West at Boston University College of Communication. MAGGIE WEN/DFP STAFF

Former, current students accuse BU assistant professor Christophor Cavalieri of sexual misconduct

Walker Armstrong April 21, 2022
The Daily Free Press spoke to 51 individuals, 35 of which are current and former students. Many allege Cavalieri sexually harassed and verbally abused them.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: We report on sexual misconduct — who’s solving it?

Editors April 21, 2022
Every student journalist reaching out to sources, contacting Title IX experts and editing late into the evening is a physical reminder of the inadequacies of universities when it comes to sexual misconduct occurring on their campuses.
Joseph Hraiz rape case

Former Sargent student charged with two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault and battery

Walker Armstrong March 29, 2022
Court records allege former Sargent undergrad Joseph Hraiz committed nonconsensual sexual acts in April 2021.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Stalking should be taken seriously, and survivors believed the first time

Editors September 15, 2021
Horrible things have happened, and will continue to happen. Why not do something about it?
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: It’s past time to do something more substantial about sexual assault on campus

Editors September 9, 2021
It is time for Boston University to let go of the idea that campus sexual assault can be solved by training. 
BU Equal Opportunity office sign

Students question University’s commitment to sexual misconduct prevention after accused CFA professor messages student through Bumble

Daily Free Press Staff September 8, 2021
Allegations prompt students to question the authenticity of increased focus on assault prevention.
Boston University President Robert Brown in his office on Silber Way. On Tuesday, Brown spoke with The Daily Free Press in a Zoom interview to discuss returning to fully in-person learning in the Fall, along with other issues concerning students. ANDRES PICON/ DFP FILE

President Brown discusses return to in-person learning this Fall and more with The Daily Free Press

Nick Kolev May 5, 2021
Brown discussed planning for next year, vaccine requirements and renovations among other topics.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Dear Men: The fear-mongering against trans women in sports must stop

Yvonne Tang February 1, 2021
Just because you don’t fully understand the experiences or identity of trans people doesn’t mean you can’t try. And it certainly doesn’t mean you can’t respect them and their rights.
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