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Miyoko Schinner, founder of vegan artisan cheese company Miyoko’s Creamery. Schinner spoke about her journey as a vegan cheesemaker at the WBUR Cityspace ‘Curated Cuisine’ event series on Sept. 30. COURTESY OF MIYOKO SCHINNER VIA INSTAGRAM

Vegan creamery founder Miyoko Schinner opens Cityspace ‘Curated Cuisine’ event series

Casey Choung October 5, 2022
Miyoko Schinner hopes to revolutionize the vegan cheese industry with her company, Miyoko’s Creamery
The vegan station at Boston University’s Warren Towers dining hall. BU Student Government’s FEAST encouraged BU students to go vegan or vegetarian for #1WeekBU during Earth Week. AMANDA CUCCINIELLO/DFP STAFF

Students challenged to go vegan, vegetarian for Earth Week

Melina Nguyen April 25, 2022
BU's FEAST had their #1WeekBU challenge and pledge for participants to go vegan or vegetarian for Earth Week.
East to West: Nov. 8, 2021

East to West: Nov. 8, 2021

Veronica Thompson November 8, 2021

It’s registration season! Today on East to West, we cover students with dietary restrictions commenting on BU dining options, students commenting on President Biden’s first year, WBUR Cityspace...

A vegan breakfast taco at the vegan station in West Campus Dining Hall. Boston University students with dietary restrictions and allergies have expressed dissatisfaction toward several meal options available at campus dining halls. AMANDA CUCCINIELLO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students with dietary restrictions, allergies comment on limited dining options on campus

Phil London November 5, 2021
Lack of variety, availability and clear labeling listed as concerns.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Minority Report: Let them eat meat

Lincoln Son Currie April 22, 2021
Meat destroys our planet, but meat “makes life worth living.”

A socially distanced, witchy guide to Salem

Emma Sánchez December 3, 2020
Here are my recommendations for places to go to in Salem, and tips for staying safe while traveling during the pandemic.
1047 Commonwealth Avenue, an off-campus apartment building. Boston University is currently using the apartment building as quarantine housing for students who have been in close contact with positive COVID-19 cases. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students in BU quarantine say more communication is vital

Ellie Yeo September 9, 2020
With BU students being sent to quarantine as close contacts of positive COVID-19 cases, they have mixed reviews of the care they are receiving.
Annie’s Vegan Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese may be a good alternative for vegans or people who are lactose intolerant, but Campus Editor Samantha Kizner says it doesn’t compare to the real thing. SAMANTHA KIZNER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

FreeP vs. Food at Home: Mac and Cheese

Editors April 27, 2020
FreeP editors tried making making homestyle mac and cheese — quarantine edition.

Vegan and cruelty-free fashion, skincare and makeup brands

Amber Bhatnagar November 11, 2019
Here are the best vegan and cruelty-free brands to upgrade your beauty routine and wardrobe during World Vegan Month this year.
Mehrbano Sethi, a Boston University alumna, started Luscious Cosmetics as a cruelty-free and vegan cosmetics line that offers makeup created for women of color. COURTESY OF LUSCIOUS COSMETICS

Terriers InBiz: BU alumnus creates cruelty free, diverse makeup line

Emma Kopelowicz February 7, 2019
Mehrbano Sethi started her makeup company, Luscious Cosmetics, in 2007, seven years after she graduated from Boston University.
Signs like this one in the Bay State dining hall highlight Boston University Dining Services’ efforts to source food locally. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Campus embraces health foods, experts analyze GMOs’ effects

Olivia Ritter September 20, 2018
Boston University Dining Services promotes its locally-sourced process in signs in dining halls and its website, and this summer, non-GMO restaurant Life Alive created buzz on campus when it opened a location on Commonwealth Avenue. From East to West at BU, initiatives to offer healthy, organic food abound.
East to West: It IS Easy Being Green

East to West: It IS Easy Being Green

Daily Free Press Admin April 30, 2018
On this week’s episode of East to West, “It IS Easy Being Green” — and we’re talking about environmentalism at BU, Boston, and beyond.
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