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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Daily Free Press Admin October 1, 2013

Senior citizens hit the books with BU’s Evergreen program Sitting in a lecture hall in the Kenmore Classroom Building, Neil Glazer listens to the professor discuss the fall of the Ottoman Empire on...

Rising numbers in Greek organizations: specialty groups serve as an outlet for BU students

Daily Free Press Admin February 19, 2013

The specialty Greek organizations on Boston University’s campus have seen a rise in interest from the BU community and therefore, higher recruitment numbers, student officials said. Katharine Volpe,...

BU’s Nourish International chapter hosts cultural night to fundraise

Daily Free Press Admin February 6, 2013

Around the world today, 884 million people don’t have access to clean water, 1.29 billion live on less than $1.25 a day, 925 million are malnourished and approximately 22,000 children die each day from...

More students working while enrolled in college, study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin January 31, 2013

The results of a study finding an increase in the number of full-time students who are also employed can be attributed to a desire to minimize loans and debts, BU officials said. “If you’ve already...

Casinos compete for Massachusetts gambling licenses

Daily Free Press Admin January 22, 2013

After Massachusetts opened its doors to the gaming industry in 2011, 11 firms have applied to receive extended gaming licenses to expand into Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has received...

Holiday Special returns for new year of festivities

Daily Free Press Admin December 5, 2012

With seemingly endless festive affairs, including low-cost shows, dining deals and numerous free activities, Boston has embraced the holiday season with the ninth annual Mayor’s Holiday Special. Boston...

MBTA Rider Oversight Committee plans renovations

Daily Free Press Admin November 27, 2012

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Rider Oversight Committee met on Monday to review plans regarding renovations to current T stations, particularly the station at Government Center. The...

Students excited by prospect of vacation buses

Daily Free Press Admin November 27, 2012

A number of Boston University students said they would benefit from using the new bus services provided by Student Government for holiday travel to Logan International Airport and South Station. With...

For Boston paranormal groups, spooky happenings turn into investigations

Daily Free Press Admin October 31, 2012

As thousands of trick-or-treaters don ghost costumes on Wednesday, Boston Paranormal Investigators founder Thomas Elliott said specters do not actually celebrate Halloween. “They inhabit an alternate...

BU professors, students question ‘C’ grade

Daily Free Press Admin October 15, 2012

Despite Boston University receiving a “C” in What Will They Learn’s rankings of core requirements, a number of students and officials said the review does not accurately reflect the quality of BU’s...

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