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“Crazy in College” is a mental health podcast started by Boston University sophomores Emma Cohen and Abbie Johnson. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student-run podcast sparks conversations on mental health, well-being

Caroline Bowden October 22, 2020
Campus tours may promise prospective students mental health resources, but life on campus oftentimes does pose unique hurdles for those struggling with mental illness. At BU, that’s no different.
East to West: November 22, 2019

East to West: November 22, 2019

JenRacoosin November 22, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a failed USG amendment, Boston’s ranking among the gloomiest cities in the U.S., the Dance Theatre Group’s upcoming show, and more. This episode...

EDITORIAL: Public access to USG’s comprehensive minutes are necessary for transparency

EDITORIAL: Public access to USG’s comprehensive minutes are necessary for transparency

Editors November 21, 2019
USG voted down an amendment Monday that would have required the body to publish all minutes, resolutions and voting records online less than 36 hours after each meeting. This was USG’S opportunity to fortify the weakening notion that the student government’s decisions has wide-reaching implications — and the senators let it slip away. 
The Executive Board of the Boston University Undergraduate Student Government introduces a proposal to officially change their name during a meeting Monday. ELLIE YEO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

USG rejects transparency amendment to publish minutes, voting records

Ellie Yeo November 19, 2019
An amendment to the BU USG constitution, which would have given the public more access to Senate meeting minutes and resolutions, failed to pass in a Senate meeting Monday.
East to West: November 15, 2019

East to West: November 15, 2019

JenRacoosin November 15, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover Ben Shapiro’s speech at BU, new rankings of medical centers in the commonwealth, a sustainability project on campus, and more. This episode originally...

East to West: November 8, 2019

East to West: November 8, 2019

JenRacoosin November 8, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover student government discussions of the Ben Shapiro visit, Boston city council elections, and more. This episode originally aired November 8, 2019....

Senator Aditya Jain (ENG ‘21) voices his opposition to the Undergraduate Student Government Executive Board’s statement regarding Ben Shapiro’s campus visit in the meeting on Monday night. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

USG Senate condemns BU’s handling of Shapiro visit

Ellie Yeo November 5, 2019
The Undergraduate Student Government Senate condemned the Boston University administration’s choice to pay for Ben Shapiro’s security detail and acknowledged that the Senate welcomes and supports all members of the study body in a resolution passed Monday.
East to West: November 1, 2019

East to West: November 1, 2019

JenRacoosin November 1, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover changes to this year’s sorority recruitment, results from the Brookline electric scooter pilot program, interactive neuroscience lessons in Brighton,...

East to West: October 25, 2019

East to West: October 25, 2019

JenRacoosin October 25, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover updates on Ben Shapiro’s speaking event at BU, a new Massachusetts healthcare bill, fall flavors at local eateries, and more. This episode originally...

Deputy Chief Justice Christian Vanleer (COM ‘21) discusses uncertainties in the upcoming year’s budget during the USG meeting Monday. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

USG creates committee to test campus water quality

Daily Free Press Staff October 7, 2019
The Undergraduate Student Government passed the Water Quality Act of 2019 on Monday night, allowing a team of four senators to begin testing water quality at ten locations around campus. The government’s budget was also discussed at the meeting.
East to West: October 4, 2019

East to West: October 4, 2019

JenRacoosin October 4, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover Warren Towers escalator shutdowns, a lawsuit against the Trump administration, an app that measures noise pollution, and more. This episode originally...

Lia Valdez addresses the Undergraduate Student Government on Monday night before being elected to Co-Director of Communications. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

USG votes in new cabinet chairs

Daily Free Press Staff October 1, 2019
Boston University’s Undergraduate Student Government met Monday to elect committee chairs and discuss an act to address water quality around BU’s campus.
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