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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Moderna protest

‘Whose vaccine? Our vaccine!’ Protest outside Moderna calls for global vaccine equity

Cassandra Dumay May 3, 2022
Protest outside Moderna calls for global vaccine equity in an April 28 rally.
Mask policy brief, no more masks

Masks no longer required for most BU spaces next week

Daily Free Press Staff March 2, 2022
Masks will only be required in classrooms, the BU Shuttle and healthcare facilities effective next Monday.
A person receiving a vaccine. Over 100 workers have terminated their employment with the Massachusetts government for not following Governor Charlie Baker’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and other preventative protocols. COURTESY OF ED US VIA UNSPLASH

Government employees fired for non-compliance with COVID-19 protocols

Daily Free Press Staff November 10, 2021
Hundreds of government workers faced disciplinary action for not complying with COVID vaccine mandates or weekly testing.
Students walking on Commonwealth Avenue

How do I balance COVID burnout and guilt?

Ilana Keusch September 28, 2021
Get vaccinated if you haven’t already, get tested regularly and trust yourself
people on a sailboat in newburyport

BU professionals advise on COVID-19-safe, mindful summer

Lily Kepner April 29, 2021
With the promise of a semi-return to normal with vaccines, experts advise to keep being precautious.
boston university student researcher handles equipment in a laboratory

BU students reflect on internship, research opportunities for second summer in pandemic

Yiran Yu April 26, 2021
From research to interning abroad, students find unique ways to optimize the summer break.
immune by jensen mcrae on spotify

Current Favorites: ‘Immune’ by Jensen McRae

Sam Thomas April 14, 2021
“Immune” invites us to consider what our lives will look like after COVID-19 is under control.
boston university students on the college of communication lawn

BU public health experts emphasize importance of vaccinations, COVID-19 precautions for Fall semester

Connor Allen March 22, 2021
BU public health experts express cautious optimism about fall 2021 in-person plans.
patrons outside the fenway park vaccination site

Activists discuss progress, setbacks of COVID-19 vaccine distribution among marginalized groups

Connor Allen March 10, 2021
With language barriers, lack of access to technology and transportation concerns, marginalized communities in Massachusetts have faced difficulties securing a coveted COVID-19 vaccine. But individuals at a state and local level are working towards progress.
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