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A person prepares to give a COVID-19 vaccine at Boston University’s Fitness and Recreation Center in 2021

New study shows BU’s COVID-19 policies prevented transmission on campus

By Bailey Scott November 1, 2023
A new study published by Boston University researchers showed BU’s COVID-19 policies were effective in preventing the spread of the disease when the University returned to in-person in spring 2021.
Members of the Boston University Book & Ink club (BUBI) at a meeting on Friday. BUBI is a new organization on campus for readers and writers that was formed after president Seheni Kariyawasan noticed a lack of book clubs at BU. ZARA MEGGETT/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU Book & Ink fills extracurricular void for readers, writers

By Declan Nerney October 30, 2023
Gasps and laughter turn the confines of a classroom in the College of Arts and Sciences into a warm, inviting environment where students passionately discuss literature.
Boston University Police headquarters. The crime logs include a person hit by a door, a mouse bite and a man on a bicycle with a spear-shaped stick. LILY HANSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Oct. 16 – Oct. 22

By Kayla Baltazar, Managing Co-Editor October 30, 2023
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Oct. 16 – Oct. 22. The crime logs include a person hit by a door and a mouse bite.
People walk through the hallways of the College of Arts and Sciences. A new public speaking class in CAS is scheduled to become available for the Spring 2024 semester. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

College of Arts and Sciences develops new public speaking courses

By Kayla Baltazar, Managing Co-Editor October 30, 2023
CAS is launching new public speaking courses for Spring 2024, which students can now register for at their respective registration times, but are still undergoing the approval process for the BU Hub.
The Boston University Admissions building

StuGov shares BU does not use legacy status in admissions decisions

By Sydney Topf October 27, 2023
Boston University Student Government sent out an email on Thursday stating the University will “no longer consider legacy status in admissions decisions,” after meeting with BU administrators earlier this school year to discuss BU’s policy on legacies.
Students spend time on the lawn of the College of Communication. Boston University’s first Belonging and Culture survey revealed that while most people in the BU community feel “comfortable” on campus, members of marginalized groups expressed a lower sense of belonging, according to the survey results. SARAH CRUZ/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU releases results of its first Belonging and Culture Survey

By Olivia Stapleton October 26, 2023
Boston University released the results of the first university-wide survey, which revealed that while 75% of the BU community feel comfortable on campus overall, while historically marginalized groups expressed a lower sense of belonging, according to the survey results.
The Boston University Police Department. BUPD announced the arrest of a man suspected of sexually assaulting two BU students on campus this week. NATALIE CARROLL/ DFP FILE

UPDATE: BU investigates third and fourth sexual assault this week, following arrest for first two

By Sydney Topf October 25, 2023
Boston University Police Department announced Friday morning two more sexual assaults occurred on-campus Thursday evening, following the arrest of a suspect in connection to Tuesday’s two other assault incidents.
A Boston University Student Government meeting on March 20

Boston University Student Government endorses Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and American Friends of Magen David Adom, receives criticism

By Daily Free Press Staff October 24, 2023
Boston University Student Government discussed Palestinian fundraisers, elected multiple chairs and discussed event plans on Monday night.
BU Students for Justice in Palestine members and supporters at Marsh Plaza. SJP held a rally to raise awareness for violence against Palestinians in Gaza on Monday. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP STAFF

BU Students for Justice in Palestine rally, march to bring attention to violence in Gaza

By Amelia McAvoy October 24, 2023
Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine rallied to demand that BU listen to their calls about divesting money and ending some Israel-affiliated programming.
The Boston University Police Department station. This week’s crime logs include trespassing, an overdose and an assault with a dangerous weapon. ANNALYN KUMAR/DFP FILE

Campus Crime Logs: Oct. 8 – Oct. 15

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor October 23, 2023
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Oct. 8 – Oct. 15. 
Members of the Boston University graduate, residence life and adjunct faculty unions march down Commonwealth Avenue on Friday. The unions came together in a show of solidarity to express their respective demands. CORINNE DAVIDSON/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston University student workers hold three-union rally

By Sophia Spiegel October 22, 2023
Three BU unions — BU ResLife Union, BU Graduate Workers Union and BU Part-Time Faculty — rallied at the George Sherman Union on Oct. 20 about their recent ratified bargaining demands and marched to 1 Silber Way to deliver their demands to University administrators.
The Kilachand Honors College. KHC students are boycotting KHC-affiliated classes in response to the dean’s comments on the recent violence in Israel and Gaza. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Kilachand students boycott classes in response to director’s comments on Israel-Hamas war, administration responds

By Daily Free Press Staff October 22, 2023
Melissa Holt’s comments on the recent violence in Israel and Gaza sparked student boycotts from Kilachand-affiliated classes this week.
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