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The Daily Free Press

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The Boston University Graduate Workers Union and the ResLife Union march outside Warren Towers on Sept. 3, the first day of classes. The ResLife Union began a strike on Aug. 31. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUGWU holds rally on first day of classes, continues to demand fair contract amid prolonged strike

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor September 3, 2024

The Boston University Graduate Workers Union  held a walkout and rally at Marsh Plaza today, as the union continues to demand better wages and working conditions from the University. BUGWU has been...

Boston University Police Department. Crime logs from Aug. 25 to Aug. 28 include a public demonstration, larceny and assault and battery. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Aug. 25 – Aug. 28

By Charlie Johnson September 3, 2024
Campus Crime Logs: Aug. 25 - Aug. 28

Asbestos removed from COM building after halting renovations

By JenRacoosin July 3, 2024
BU Campus Planning and Operations found asbestos in the College of Communication while conducting an inspection prior to renovations
Alexander Golob describes his art installation, “Woven City,” to an attendee at its inaugural reception on Thursday night. “Woven City” took inspiration from Boston’s transportation infrastructure and was commissioned by The Hamilton Company for an apartment building in Packard’s Corner. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU alumnus debuts public transit-themed art installation ‘Woven City’ in Allston

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief June 24, 2024
A Boston University College of Fine Arts alumnus debuted a Boston transit-themed art installation called “Woven City” in Allston Thursday night.
Protestors and members of the Boston University Graduate Workers Union march down Commonwealth Avenue toward 1 Silber Way during a walkout on May 1. BUGWU, which has been on strike since March 25, demands higher waves, comprehensive healthcare, childcare funding and workload protections from the University’s administration. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Graduate worker strike continues: everything to know about BUGWU so far

By Kayla Baltazar, Managing Co-Editor June 2, 2024
The Boston University Graduate Workers Union has entered its 10th week of striking against the BU administration. Here is everything you need to know about BUGWU so far.
Myles Standish Hall. The residence hall, formerly named after a military leader of the Plymouth Colony from the 1600s who fatally ambushed leaders of the Massachusett Tribe, will be renamed to its address, 610 Beacon Street. XIAOYA SHAO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Myles Standish Hall renamed to 610 Beacon Street

By Sydney Topf June 2, 2024
After years of activism on campus, the dormitory Myles Standish Hall will be renamed to its address, 610 Beacon St.
Interim President Kenneth W. Freeman. Freeman held the presidential position for the 2023-2024 academic year after former President Robert A. Brown’s departure. COURTESY OF BU PHOTOGRAPHY

Boston University Interim President Kenneth W. Freeman to end tenure on June 30

By Crystal Yormick, Managing Co-Editor June 2, 2024
After leading BU during the 2023-2024 school year, Kenneth W. Freeman will end his tenure as interim president on June 3.
Agganis Arena at Boston University. A motor vehicle accident occurred Tuesday afternoon, resulting in one of the cars overturning after colliding with a parked vehicle. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Vehicle collision causes temporary traffic disruption on Commonwealth Avenue

By Gia Shin May 8, 2024
A motor vehicle accident occurred at 915 Commonwealth Ave. Tuesday afternoon, leading to temporary traffic delays along the street.
Boston University Graduate Workers Union members and supporters march down Bay State Road toward 1 Silber Way on Wednesday. BUGWU organized a walkout on Wednesday in response to Provost Ken Lutchen’s emails regarding the strike. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUGWU calls undergraduates, faculty, staff to join walkout in response to Provost emails

By Camille Bugayong May 2, 2024
On Wednesday, BUGWU called BU undergaduates and staff to join a walkout in response to emails from the Office of the Provost.
A member of Boston University’s Beekeeping Club handles a beehive in May 2022. The Beekeeping Club is struggling to find a safe location for their hive. COURTESY OF COLLEEN RATH

BU Beekeeping Club seeks new hive location

By Vivian Ainomugisha April 29, 2024
After a majority of the Boston University Beekeeping Club's bee's died from poor weather conditions, the club is struggling to find a new hive location on campus.
Graduate workers marched from Marsh Plaza to CDS during a strike for improved wages and benefits on March 25. After a semester of strikes and rallies, union members are left uncertain about their contracts as the academic year ends. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Students, administration uncertain about BUGWU strike as semester ends

By Maya Mitchell and Abigail Hassan April 29, 2024
Uncertainty faces Boston University students, administrators and union members regarding about union contracts and academics as the semester comes to an end. 
Student Body President Dhruv Kapadia gives a president’s address at a Student Government meeting on Jan. 29. In a meeting on Monday, StuGov unanimously passed a bill to redistribute funds from the Community Service Fee to the Allocations Board and club sports. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

StuGov passed a bill about funds for Community Service Fee, gives funding

By Michael Rodriguez April 24, 2024
On Monday night, Boston University Student Government unanimously passed a bill to redistribute funds from the Community Service Fee for the 2024-2025 school year. 
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