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The Daily Free Press

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The Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include larceny, breaking and entering and assault and battery. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: March 30-April 4

Charlie Johnson April 7, 2025
This week's crime logs include destruction of property, theft and a disorderly person.
Boston University’s College of Communication. Though applications for BU’s Summer Journalism Academy were released in December and students were accepted, both the online and on-campus programs were canceled in February. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU Summer Journalism Academy canceled for 2025, instructors mourn ‘seismic’ loss

Sana Muneer April 6, 2025
Boston University's Summer Journalism Academy will be closed in 2025.
People walking under Warren Towers construction. Boston University will increase housing rates by 5% across all units in the upcoming academic year. JERRY SHI/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Housing rates increase by 5% for 2025-2026 academic year

Charlie Johnson March 31, 2025
Housing rates for the 2025-2026 academic year will increase by 5%.
The Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include vandalism, elevator entrapment and larceny. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: March 16-22

Katherine Wu March 24, 2025
This weeks crime logs include attempted arson, shoplifting, and graffiti.
Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. New construction on the building is on track to break ground in the spring of 2026. AMEILA GIESE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New Pardee building set to begin construction spring 2026

Charlie Johnson March 4, 2025
Construction of a new building for the Pardee School of Global Studies is on track to start construction spring 2026.
Jodi Tang | Graphic Artist

The myth of escape

Gabriel Martins February 21, 2025
But growing is inevitable, regardless of where you are. We have this mentality that we must evolve or die, but evolving doesn’t mean changing your life dramatically. We evolve in little ways every day— even if it’s in the courage it takes to live at home.
Campus Center and Student Residence. Fenway Campus residents were notified they will not be allowed to stay in their dorms next semester to make room for incoming freshmen. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU reserves Fenway Campus housing for freshmen, leaving upperclassmen uncertain

Samantha Genzer February 11, 2025
Boston University students are voicing concerns about securing on-campus housing for the upcoming academic year as Fenway Campus rooms are being reserved for incoming freshmen.
Flyers for a petition to improve the Warren Towers dining hall are displayed in the dormitory. Boston University students created the petition because of their frustration with the quality of food. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student-led petition pushes for healthier, more diverse food options in dining halls

Sara Creato February 5, 2025
Students create petition calling for healthier food and a larger variety in BU's dining halls
People walk under scaffolding outside of Warren Towers. Residents of Warren Towers have complained about lack of communication regarding renovations to the dormitory. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Students call for better communication from BU administration amidst Warren Towers renovation

Sangmin Song February 5, 2025
Students push for better communication from the University, with ongoing Warren Towers renovations.
Graduate student housing Peabody Hall in Fenway Campus. Peabody Hall will be used as undergraduate housing while Warren Towers is being renovated. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Graduate students required to move out of graduate housing amidst Warren Towers renovations

Daniela Ginsburg January 29, 2025
Graduate students will be made to move out of graduate housing, Peabody Hall, to make room for undergraduate students due to Warren Towers renovations.
Mugar Memorial Library. Mice were spotted in Mugar Library as a result of cold weather, construction and food. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Of Mice and Mugar: Mouse spotted on third floor of Mugar Library

Megan Amato January 22, 2025
Boston University students share pest sightings after a video of a mouse in Mugar Memorial Library was posted on to the BU subreddit.
People using the new self-checkout machines in City Convenience at Warren Towers. The machines were installed to make the check-out process quicker and more convenient. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Warren Towers CityCo implements new self-checkout options

Katherine Wu December 4, 2024
City Convenience at Warren Towers installed three new self-checkout kiosks, in addition to the registers operated by cashiers.
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