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Boston University Young Democratic Socialists’ Instagram post calling to make BU a sanctuary campus. Several student organizations made this call Monday, following the recent detainments and deportations of U.S. Visa and green card holders. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student groups call for BU to be declared a ‘sanctuary campus’

Truman Dickerson March 26, 2025
Boston University student organizations call for the University to declare itself as a sanctuary campus.
The Visual Narrative Thesis Exhibition at the Commonwealth Gallery in the MFA. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Community of MFA students showcase art during Visual Narrative Thesis Exhibition

Charlie Dippolito April 4, 2024
Ten graduating visual narrative students will have their work showcased at the 2024 MFA Visual Narrative Thesis Exhibition. The exhibit will run from April 2 to April 20 in the Commonwealth Gallery at the College of Fine Arts.
The Boston University Admissions building. BU has admitted the first round of early decision applicants to the class of 2028. ISABELLE MEGOSH/DFP FILE

BU welcomes early decision class of 2028

Daily Free Press Staff December 14, 2023
Boston University released decisions for the first round of early decision Thursday evening, admitting 34.1% of applicants to the class of 2028 in the first round of admissions following the affirmative action ruling.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Biden stands with Israel, increasing the risk of a Cold War II | Not to Get Political But

Lauren Albano October 30, 2023
Biden's strong pro-Israel stance on the most recent conflict, which stands in stark contrast with most of the rest of the world including the U.S.'s biggest rivals Russia and China, is reminiscent of the Cold War era proxy-wars and could even threaten the beginning of World War III.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: The World Cup and its new iconic moments

Benjamin Lee December 9, 2022
In a special edition of The Mezzala, columnist Benjamin Lee recaps every group in the World Cup, how we got to the knockout stage and the morality of the "Qatar World Cup."
Smaran Ramidi | Senior Graphic Artist

Could supply chain issues be a thing of the past? | Money Matters

Jaeyoung Choi October 12, 2022
The Biden administration is putting policies and legislations such as CHIPS into place to make sure in the next supply chain-disrupting event, American production and consumption remains relatively solid.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

A Stock market crash could dictate the future of the United States | The Intersection

Katie Harmon September 20, 2022
The recent stock market drops have called into question which of the key issues on the ballot this November will be the deciding factor in the outcomes of the elections. I am becoming more concerned by the day that the financial situation in the United States will overshadow more important issues to be voted on, such as abortion, LGBTQ+ rights and more
OPINION (1) 9.13.22

Why Your Vote Matters in the Fight for Reproductive Rights | Latest With Lin

Michael Lin September 13, 2022

The United States Supreme Court made a landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization this summer, deciding that the Constitution does not uphold the right to an abortion. The decision...

Max Mahoney Ukraine basketball

Former BU star escapes Ukraine days before Russian invasion

Brett Abrams March 11, 2022
Former men's basketball star Max Mahoney was playing professionally in the Ukrainian Superleague before traveling home due to Russia's sudden invasion of Ukraine.
Air India B77W plane.

India’s COVID-19 outbreak impacts students’ summer plans

Ashley Soebroto May 11, 2021
International students at BU face travel restrictions as the second wave in India continues to break records.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Let’s Talk About: Normalizing travelers overstepping their visas

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol April 21, 2021
It’s important to be respectful and adhere to your legal obligations to the country you’re visiting.
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