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What happened to Shiney James? BU alumni call for transparency

Emilia Wisniewski • February 25, 2022

The University appointed an external fact-finder to investigate allegations brought against James in October.

East to West Dec. 3, 2021

Daily Free Press Admin • December 3, 2021

Good luck with finals! Today on East to West, we cover student concerns with BUPD, student frustrations with SHS, the MBTA fare-free program and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East...

OP-ED: Steps taken by BU administration to divest do not go far enough to warrant a full-out celebration

Editors • November 1, 2021

BU administration's plan to divest is too vague and non-transparent to warrant a full-out celebration, and we demand better.

Divest BU demands transparency, quick action in a protest following BU’s divestment announcement

Phoebe Chen • October 19, 2021

The club noted how the email did not give credit to its years-long effort to reach the decision.

City Council updates ordinance overseeing surveillance, information sharing at hearing

Olga Benacerraf • October 12, 2021

The Boston City Council discussed surveillance oversight at a virtual meeting Thursday.

City Council committee holding meetings to review annual budget, hear public testimony

Olga Benacerraf • April 28, 2021

The recommended budget totals $3.75 billion, an increase of 3.9% over to FY21, which ends June 30.

Burning Out: The way Boston University is using the student-run F— It Won’t Cut It campaign is seriously questionable

Yvonne Tang • April 12, 2021

will BU take responsibility for FIWCI allegations or continue to use the “student-run” label to its advantage?

EDITORIAL: TikTok perpetuates nepotism in the music industry

Editors • April 8, 2021

We should use our collective power to actively seek out smaller artists instead of TikTok stars.

Let’s Talk About: Indonesia’s team in the All England Open Badminton Championships

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol • March 31, 2021

The unjust treatment toward the Indonesian badminton team proves a need for transparency in sports.

Massachusetts to hit net zero emissions by 2050 through new law

Taylor Brokesh • March 31, 2021

Baker signed “An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy” Friday.

Boston implements Vaccine Equity Grant Initiative

Isabella Abraham • March 29, 2021

It includes $1.5 million in funding to increase access and awareness among vulnerable communities.

EDITORIAL: Cornel West proves that professors should share political beliefs mindfully, but remain vocal in their advocacy

Editors • March 10, 2021

As the shapers of young minds, professors are the pillars of our society. We cannot demand social progress and activism from future generations without first supporting the educators who are paving the path for us.