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Boston University Student Government Office

StuGov hears cabinet updates, endorses #BUHasAProblem demands

Anna Vidergar October 26, 2021
Senators held an unmoderated caucus once again, ending with a presentation on the protest's demands.
BU Disorientation Instagram Account

Students launch BU Disorientation Guide: “You won’t find this on BU Today”

Divya Sood August 23, 2021
The guide will highlight campus activism and feature advice from students geared toward transfer and first-year students.
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EDITORIAL: Boston University’s Hub could improve its disciplinary goals

Editors April 14, 2021
The University must re-structure its general education program to be more inclusive and useful.
University of Massachusetts Amherst. UMass declared itself “High Risk” for COVID-19 Sunday after an increase in cases on campus. COURTESY OF TOM SULCER VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

UMass Amherst campus on lockdown following alleged on-campus parties

Sam Trottenberg February 10, 2021
In a letter to the campus community Sunday, Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy wrote the designation would last a minimum of two weeks, and all students must remain in their residences unless they’re getting food, a twice-weekly COVID-19 test or going to a medical appointment.
Student Government plans to feature student talent, create opportunities for people to socialize safely on campus and increase involvement within the BU community during the Spring 2021 semester. COURTESY OF DAVID HAETTY

OneBU Spring agenda plans to keep students engaged, provide more social opportunities

Emily Stevenson January 25, 2021
Student Government’s Spring semester goals will look similar to the Fall, but will focus more on showcasing student talent, keeping engagement levels up and bringing the Boston University community together, according to StuGov representatives.
Visions of Freedom, a zine created by students in Assistant Professor Ianna Hawkin Owen’s Direct Action and African American Literature course, aims to support the BIPOC community by featuring the work of Black artists. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Busywork be gone: new professor adds activism to introductory class

Chloe McKim Jepsen December 3, 2020
The new CAS seminar “Direct Action and African American Literature” differs from a typical class structure by having students design a project that supports communities of color, in line with what assistant professor Ianna Hawkins Owen said is the course theme: “Black direct action over time.”
Boston University On Broadway, an on-campus musical theater organization, hosted its “OB Online Showcase” on Saturday, which featured performances by 15 students. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU On Broadway highlights campus talent in online showcase

Daily Free Press Staff November 10, 2020
Classical show tunes and modern Broadway hits soared through theater lovers' homes this weekend as Boston University students belted from their dorm rooms.
East to West: Oct. 12, 2020

East to West: Oct. 12, 2020

Justin Tang October 12, 2020

On Today’s East to West, we cover the impact on a socially-distant semester on new students, how deaf and hard of hearing students are acclimating to Learn from Anywhere, the virtual Head of the...

Students socializing on the Boston University Beach. First-year students have had a difficult time making new friends and forming social connections due to the COVID-19 pandemic. VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New students feel isolated without avenues for socialization on campus

Colin Boyd October 8, 2020
A lack of opportunities for social connection has left students, especially freshmen and transfers, at a disadvantage this year for meeting new people.
Max Ferrandino

Politics Philosophized: Happiness in 2020

Max Ferrandino September 23, 2020
The little victories within your own life are what make the years count. Whether it's mastering the art of making bread or finishing an important book, it's the small victories that will make 2020 livable.
Three Boston University students formed the Official Boston University International Students Group on May 13 to support BU’s international population by giving them a place to share information and voice their concerns. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

International Students Group offers information, safe space to express concerns

Mita Kataria September 17, 2020
The Official Boston University International Students Group was formed last May as a space for international students to share their questions, concerns and opinions.
Naomi Caines (CAS 23) and Ying Chu (CAS 23) cheer during the 2019 Matriculation ceremony. The 2019 Matriculation Ceremony celebrating the incoming class of 2023 was held on Sunday afternoon at Agganis Arena. COURTESY OF JACKIE RICCIARDI/BOSTON UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHY

Speakers welcome new students to BU at 2019 Matriculation Ceremony

Nyah Jordan September 3, 2019
BU officially welcomed the class of 2023, along with transfer students starting their first semester at BU, at the university’s annual Matriculation Ceremony in Agganis Arena on Sunday.
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