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The Daily Free Press

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A flooded residence in Boston University’s 1019 Commonwealth Avenue dormitory. A pipe burst in the dorm on Tuesday night, and affected students have been relocated to West and South Campus during repairs. COURTESY OF JOSH LEE

Pipe burst forces students out of flooded 1019 Comm. Ave. residence

Lauren Albano February 13, 2025
A flooded suite in 1019 Commonwealth Ave. caused damage to multiple floors and led residents to be displaced
Raising Cane’s on Commonwealth Avenue’s home page. The Raising Cane’s on West Campus temporarily closed its doors following reports of a foul odor in the restaurant. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Raising Cane’s on West Campus temporarily closed due to foul odor

Elizabeth Mehler January 7, 2025
The Raising Cane’s on West Campus temporarily closed its doors following reports of a foul odor in the restaurant.
Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include a motor vehicle accident with no injuries, larceny and an in-progress fight. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Feb. 11 — Feb. 17

Kayla Sharpe February 20, 2024
This week’s crime logs include a motor vehicle accident with no Injuries, indecent exposure, and larceny.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

REVIEW: Boston Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ through a dancer’s eyes

Caitlin Beal December 8, 2023
Having performed in “The Nutcracker” countless times, I had never seen the show performed by a professional cast of dancers. But the Boston Ballet did not disappoint.
Monet Ota | Senior Graphic Artist

My thoughts on Raising Cane’s: It’s really mid

Nicole Lee November 7, 2023
Fried chicken. A topic of hot commodity. It sparks controversies, grandiose emotions, and heated debates. Remember September 2021? Popeye’s versus KFC? People seem to go crazy for the delicacy that lies beneath a shell of crispy battered coating.
Students swipe into Student Village II.

BU installs new dorm turnstile scanners

Crystal Yormick October 19, 2023
Boston University recently installed new turnstile scanners at Student Village II and Claflin Hall to increase security measure in all residence halls on campus, following students concerns about safety on in dorms.
Biometric Morphowave Dining Hall

New MorphoWave scanning technology in BU dining halls sparks mixed reviews among faculty and students

Crystal Yormick September 7, 2023
Boston University Dining Services installed new scanners that use biometric technology.
The Goodwill store in West Campus. Since 2009, BU has partnered with Goodwill for the “Goodwill, Not Landfill” program, diverting otherwise reusable things away from landfills. LYNN ASARE-BEDIAKO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

If you’re looking to live city life sustainably, check out these eco-friendly businesses around BU

Mara Mellits June 2, 2023
"Every little bit we do contributes to not just our bodies, but the planet that we all share as well," said Live Alive Cafe CEO Bryan Timko. Live Alive is one of the many businesses around BU's campus that promote sustainable city-life.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Spring cleaning and decluttering sustainably — dorm style

Isabella Lapriore March 31, 2023
The realization sets in, come the second semester, that your closet is full of clothes you no longer love. When this happens, it’s time for spring cleaning.
West Campus Dining hall

Construction begins to expand West Campus dining hall, adding more seating and dining options

Maya Mitchell March 1, 2023
Boston University began construction in Claflin Hall on Jan. 23 to expand the Fresh Food Co. dining hall in West Campus and layout of the first floor.
photo of apartment buildings

As rent prices increase in Allston, students rush to make housing arrangements

Amanda Brynn Birbara February 14, 2023
At the peak of lease-signing season, students struggle to find affordable housing in the neighborhood that has been a popular choice for BU students for decades.
Instagram story from @followthethread1

Vintage clothing collectors open up sidewalk startup on BU’s campus

Emma Hagert April 27, 2022
Clothing rack called "Follow the Thread” on Commonwealth Ave. was created by Xavier Andreu.
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