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The Boston University Police Department building. This week's crime logs reported multiple thefts under $1,200 and credit card fraud at Rich Hall on West Campus.

Campus Crime Logs: Sept. 7-11

By Katherine Wu September 15, 2025

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Sept. 7 to Sept. 11. Reports after Sept. 11 will be published in the following week’s crime logs.  Larceny...

Protesters gather and set up tents in front of the George Sherman Union at Boston University. The protesters continued to accumulate throughout the evening gathering a large police presence.

BREAKING: BU, Boston police ‘swarm’ QSFP encampment ‘renaming’ GSU in honor of Palestinian journalist

By Emma Clement and Sam Mandala September 15, 2025

Members of the Quinobequin Student Front For Palestine set up tents outside the George Sherman Union Monday late afternoon to protest the killing of Palestinian journalist Anas Al-Sharif and Boston University’s...

The letter Boston University College Republicans wrote to BU President Melissa Gilliam, posted on the organization’s Instagram. The message urged a campus-wide protection of political discourse and a crackdown on violence following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist known for debating students on college campuses.

College Republicans issues letter to BU president following Charlie Kirk assassination

By Jack Schwed and Daniela Ginsburg September 14, 2025

The Boston University College Republicans issued an open letter to BU President Melissa Gilliam on Sept. 10, urging a campus-wide protection of political discourse and a crackdown on violent speech following...

The College of Communications building at Boston University located at 640 Commonwealth Avenue. In a recent update to the grading policy, professors must follow a uniform scale across all COM classes, with an A requiring at least a 94%.

COM adjusted its grading scale. It just got harder to get an A.

By Julia Hendler September 11, 2025

Boston University's College of Communication rolled out a new grading policy for the 2025-26 academic year, making it the second school at Boston University to adopt a standardized scale alongside the...

Members of Mu Epsilon Delta Fraternity. MED was founded this summer and is Boston University’s first pre-med fraternity.

Mu Epsilon Delta, BU’s first pre-health fraternity, cultivates professionalism and community

By Brian Chan, Associate Science Editor September 11, 2025
Between rigorous coursework, complex research projects and the notoriously difficult MCAT exam, the academic lives of Boston University pre-medical students can be overwhelming. But a new venue of support has emerged on campus, where these students can find a community. Founded in 1965, Mu Epsilon Delta, or MED, is a national co-ed professional fraternity that provides career-oriented opportunities and connections to pre-health students.

Vacant office space transformed into housing across Downtown Boston

By Amil Coutinho Amado September 11, 2025

The first new tenants have moved into apartments that were once vacant office spaces on 281 Franklin Street. These former corporate buildings are the first of many being converted into housing under Mayor...

Boston faces limits to food access with federal SNAP cuts

By Brie Foster, Associate City Editor September 11, 2025
About 40,000 Boston residents are at risk of losing some — and for some, all — of their Supplemental Nutrition Access Program benefits as a result of the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill.
Battle over ‘BU’: Trademark experts weigh in on Baylor, Boston University lawsuit over decades-old logo agreement

Battle over ‘BU’: Trademark experts weigh in on Baylor, Boston University lawsuit over decades-old logo agreement

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor September 10, 2025

As hockey season approaches and attention turns to the annual “Battle of Comm. Ave.” between Boston University and Boston College, another BU battle continues brewing —  a lawsuit filed in Texas.  Baylor...

Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Neuroscience Professor Kyle Gobrogge passed away on Sunday, and his students and colleagues mourn their loss..

Students, colleagues reflect on legacy of neuroscience professor Kyle Gobrogge

By Jack Schwed and Elizabeth Mehler September 10, 2025

Dr. Kyle Gobrogge, a senior lecturer in BU’s undergraduate neuroscience program, died in his early 40s.  His death was announced to students Monday at the beginning of a class he was supposed...

Students on the Harvard University campus. The American Association of University Professors and its Harvard chapter commended its victory in a lawsuit against the Trump administration during a Sept. 4 press conference.

BU AAUP community responds to Harvard victory against Trump funding freeze

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2025

Members of the Boston University chapter of the American Association of University Professors applauded the victory of Harvard University in its lawsuit against the Trump administration. A federal...

The Boston University Police Department located at 32 Harry Agganis Way. This week’s crime logs include several reports of breaking and entering and a trespass at the George Sherman Union.

Campus Crime Logs: Aug. 31-Sept. 6

By Veronica Hernandez September 8, 2025

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6.  Intoxicated party at 198 Bay State Road At 11:50 p.m. on Aug. 31, an intoxicated...

An Instagram statement made by the Quinobequin Student Front for Palestine following the suspension of senior Mary Haddad. Haddad was suspended for one year after the University said she assaulted an officer during a rally.

BREAKING: BU suspends senior for involvement in Palestine sit-in, alleges she assaulted officer

By Daniela Ginsburg and Elizabeth Mehler September 4, 2025

Boston University senior Mary Haddad, a vocal activist and dedicated supporter of the Quinobequin Student Front For Palestine, was suspended for one year, effective immediately, after the University said...

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