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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Boston University professors featured on Turning Point USA’s “Professor Watchlist” webpage. This page is available for most universities and features professors TPUSA deems biased and radical.

‘A badge of honor’: Boston-area professors remain on Turning Point USA watchlist as free speech debate grows

By Kiyoung Haavisto and Anika Kapasi October 1, 2025
As debate surrounding free speech intensifies, the death of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk has renewed attention surrounding a watchlist targeting an array of Boston professors for their political perspectives.  
White House government shutdown clock. The government shutdown Tuesday, and the Trump administration’s webpage features the phrase “Americans Don’t Agree with Democrats’ Actions.

Massachusetts organizations, state agencies react to government shutdown

By Nicole Abrams, Associate Campus Editor October 1, 2025
The U.S. government shut down Wednesday after Congress failed to pass a spending bill before the end of the fiscal year that would have kept the government funded past Sept. 30. 
Boston City Hall Plaza. In Wednesday’s meeting, the Boston City Council discussed the Boston Public Schools exam admission policy following a Monday hearing on the matter.

City Council addresses BPS policy, city composting, student housing data

By Saanvi Haridas, Associate Campus Editor October 1, 2025
The Boston City Council extended the deadline for universities to submit student housing data and discussed the Boston Public Schools’ Exam Schools’ admissions policy and city composting services during its Wednesday meeting.
Starbucks at 874 Commonwealth Ave. is closing its doors along with the Starbucks in Kenmore Square. This week, Starbucks announced 20 closures in Boston and 450 across the U.S.

Kenmore Square, West Campus Starbucks locations set to close permanently

By Veronica Hernandez October 1, 2025

Two Boston University Starbucks locations, one at Kenmore Square and one on West Campus, closed Sunday as part of larger closures in the company’s “Back to Starbucks” turnaround plan. The...

TeleHealth Van in Boston. The vans are sponsored by the Ruderman Family Foundation and provide appointments for students to discuss their mental health.

Vans providing free therapy for students parked at Northeastern, Harvard

By Cornelia Nisbet October 1, 2025
The Boston-based Ruderman Family Foundation is working to reduce barriers to mental health resources for students while combating antisemitism.
Flower and produce farm in Long Island, New York. Farmers in the Northeast have been experiencing abnormally dry conditions since July.

Drought hikes costs, stunts growth for New England farms

By Julia Hendler, Associate Campus Editor October 1, 2025
A monthslong drought is drying up soil and hindering harvests at farms across New England, raising concerns surrounding the financial and agricultural costs of climate change. 
T.J.Maxx at Hynes Convention Center. The store is closing its doors in January, laying off 117 employees. Starbucks also closed 450 locations this week — nearly 20 of them being in Boston.

Customers, retailers reflect on Boston area Starbucks, T.J. Maxx closures

By Olivia Ruzic October 1, 2025
Numerous retail businesses in Boston are permanently closing due to financial strategy reassessments, according to multiple companies’ statements. 
Sign for Boston University’s College of Communications’ COM CO 101 classroom. COM 101 is a required, introductory course for all COM students and features mass communications, public relations and journalism sections.

Electronic devices banned in COM 101

By Chloe Pisani September 30, 2025

Boston University students are no longer allowed to use “laptops, cellphones, and other similar devices” during COM CO 101, “The World of Communication: The Human Storyteller,” in a new policy...

BU Student Government takes attendance at their weekly meeting. StuGov held their first Town Hall meeting Monday evening.

Panelists discuss structural, budget changes to student organization funding in first StuGov Town Hall

By Elena Pejic September 30, 2025

Boston University Student Government discussed the restructuring of the Student Activities Office, changes to the StuGov Senate’s responsibilities and the organization’s funding at their inaugural...

Boston University remains the number one most liberal college in Massachusetts and eighth most liberal nationally. BU’s ranking as a top national university also dropped from No. 41 to 42.

BU drops to 42 in national rankings, ranked most liberal school in Massachusetts

By Crystal Ngo and Isabelle Zhang September 30, 2025

Boston University dropped one spot in the annual U.S. News & World Report ranking of Best National University, moving from No. 41 to 42. It also ranked as the most liberal college in Massachusetts...

The Boston University Police Department at 32 Harry Agganis Way. This week’s crime logs include several reports of larceny and an unlawful possession or carrying of a firearm without a license reported on Bay State Road.

Campus Crime Logs: Sept. 19-26

By Lee Stout September 30, 2025

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Sept. 19 to Sept. 26. Harassment at 46 Mountfort St. Between 6 p.m. on Sept. 18 and 2:55 p.m....

Crowds at the 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race in Allston-Brighton. More than 611 BU community members signed up to participate.

Thousands swarm Allston-Brighton for 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race

By Crystal Ngo September 29, 2025

The 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race kicked off in Allston-Brighton Sunday, honoring the late city councilor and his dedication to uplifting and preserving the neighborhood.  Scores of students...

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