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The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Asian Americans helped destroy affirmative action. Now what? | Identity Unveiled

Rebecca Peng February 11, 2025
Access to equal rights has always been controlled by those with wealth and privilege, so it’s ironic that the SFA uses the term “fair” in their title. History has undeniably been unfair to certain groups, and although affirmative action is not a perfect solution, it was designed to help level the playing field. While many want to believe individual success is purely merit-based, claiming that white success bears no benefit from racial factors is absurd.
Toby Makoyawo men's track and field profile

Toby Makoyawo: The fastest runner in BU history

Brendan Nordstrom April 28, 2022
Boston University freshman sprinter Toby Makayawo has shattered records and made a splash on the national track-and-field circuit.
Harvard University prevailed in a court case against Students For Fair Admissions on Thursday, after the First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the University's admissions process does not discriminate against Asian American applicants. MADHAV KOHLI/ DFP FILE

Appeals court rules Harvard does not discriminate against Asian-American applicants

Daniel Kool November 16, 2020
The First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals sided with Harvard University in a yearslong discrimination case Thursday, ruling that the University does not intentionally discriminate against Asian-American applicants.

Binge drinking boosts risk of death, study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin March 6, 2014

Older individuals who participate in binge drinking have an increased risk of mortality as compared to those who drink moderately, according to a study released Monday by researchers from Boston University...

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