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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Boston University’s Student Employment Office. BU faculty and employers granted leniency to students who planned to take Election Day off. HANNAH YOSHINAGA | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU faculty, employers grant leniency to students who take Election Day off

Anne Jonas November 4, 2020
BU students, faculty and staff were able to request Election Day off, though some employers and professors gave the entire day off.
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EDITORIAL: BU should encourage voting by allowing optional classes on Nov. 3

Editors October 22, 2020
Boston University can do its part in promoting democratic participation by setting a precedent for colleges and local governments that acknowledges we all deserve a guaranteed day to have our voices heard.
Boston University students are urging the administration to make attendance optional on election day through an online petition. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students petition for optional classes on Election Day 2020

Ellie Yeo October 22, 2020
BU students are asking that the University make class attendance optional on Election Day this year.
Boston University Student Government confirmed two co-chairs for 16,000 Strong, a sexual assault awerness organization, as well as passed a resolution to urge BU to make Election Day attendance optional in a virtual meeting Monday. ANNA VIDERGAR/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov passes resolution to advocate for Election Day holiday

Anna Vidergar October 20, 2020
BU StuGov confirmed two co-chairs for sexual assault awareness organization 16,000 Strong and passed a resolution to recommend BU administration make Election Day attendance optional, in a Zoom meeting Monday night.
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