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Closed MBTA green line B branch tracks and a shuttle bus that replaces train service between Babcock and North Station. Boston University students are struggling to get to class amidst the track maintenance that will last until Jan. 28. BARRETT WALSH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU community affected by another Green Line B closure at the start of the spring semester

By Camille Bugayong January 26, 2024
As the semester begins in below freezing temperatures, the Boston University community has been greatly impacted due to suspension of the Green Line B branch once more.
Tents and signs set up on Marsh Plaza in a pro-Palestine demonstration on Thursday. Students for Justice in Palestine set up this display during a “global week of action” to represent the conditions of displaced people in Gaza. MATTHEW EADIE/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Students for Justice in Palestine display tents in response to displacement in Gaza

By George Lehman January 26, 2024
Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine set up tents at Marsh Chapel on Thursday which they said symbolized the conditions of Gaza's displaced people.
Pavement Coffeehouse at Boston University. Pavement reopened on Jan. 15 after closing last August for building integrity construction. MARIA CORDOVA/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Employees, students celebrate Pavement reopening after construction

By Madyline Swearing, Campus Co-Editor January 24, 2024

Boston University’s Pavement Coffeehouse reopened for business on Jan. 15 following its months-long closure for building integrity construction.  The reopening of the coffeehouse coincides with...

The Boston University police station. This week’s crime logs included defacing of property, larceny and an intoxicated party.  KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Jan. 15 — Jan. 21

By Gia Shin January 23, 2024

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Jan. 15 — 21. Trespass at 745 Commonwealth Ave. A caller reported at 8:32 a.m. on Jan. 15 that...

The Boston University Admissions building. BU has admitted the first round of early decision applicants to the class of 2028. ISABELLE MEGOSH/DFP FILE

BU welcomes early decision class of 2028

By Daily Free Press Staff December 14, 2023
Boston University released decisions for the first round of early decision Thursday evening, admitting 34.1% of applicants to the class of 2028 in the first round of admissions following the affirmative action ruling.
Boston University Disability and Access Services director Lorre Wolf. Wolf is retiring from BU in Spring 2024 without a determined replacement. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Disability and Access Services faces new leadership

By Crystal Yormick, Managing Co-Editor December 8, 2023
Lorre Wolf, director of Boston University Disability and Access Services, is retiring from her position at the office in Spring 2024. Students say the office is challenging to navigate and express hopes for the future director of DAS.
Jessica Carangui, a lead preschool teacher at the Boston University Children’s Center. BUCC teachers unionized last August but are still negotiating contracts over a year later. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘Not sustainable anymore’: BU Children’s Center teachers’ union continues to fight for contract

By Anjali Byju December 8, 2023
Boston University Children’s Center teachers unionized in an effort to address understaffing and low pay and to achieve a voice on the job in August 2022.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Boston University opens LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor December 8, 2023
Boston University soft launched the LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center on Wednesday, after the student task force recommended creating a professionally staffed resource center for students.
An email sent to Boston University students with an exclusive Starbucks order. This email was sent in an attempt to help students identify phishing emails and to educate them on cyber security awareness. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Reports of fraud decrease, BUPD, IS&T reveal steps taken to inform students

By Kayla Baltazar, Managing Co-Editor December 8, 2023
The Boston University Police Department reported the lowest amount of fraud incidents in this academic year than the past three years, according to BUPD officials. IS&T works to educate students on fraud risks.
Jamil Smith, the new Editor-in-Chief at the Emancipator in March 2023. At the Emancipator, Smith hopes to cover the inner work of racial justice and take a nuanced look at the lives of people affected by this type of policy and politics. PHOTO COURTESY OF REGINALD CUNNINGHAM

Looking forward: New editor-in-chief takes over The Emancipator

By Katrina Scalise December 7, 2023
Jamil Smith joins the Emancipator as its new Editor-in-Chief.
Unmasked: What do you love about yourself?

Unmasked: What do you love about yourself?

By Veronica Thompson December 6, 2023

Unmasked is the podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — what do you love about yourself? Hosted by Adam Lazowski and Veronica Thompson. Click...

StuGov addresses funding, cabinet initiatives

By George Lehman December 5, 2023
Cabinet updates and funding requests were talked about at a Boston University Student Government meeting on Monday.
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