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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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The Alan & Sherry Leventhal Center, one of Boston University’s introductory buildings for accepted students. The acceptance rate for the class of 2029 was around 13%.

Admissions statistics for BU class of 2029 released

By Julia Hendler September 22, 2025

Boston University welcomed 3,461 first-year students to campus this fall after admitting 12.83% of nearly 77,000 applicants to the class of 2029, according to BU Today.  Early decision application...

The Boston University Police Department at 32 Harry Agganis Way. This week’s crime logs include several reports of larceny and harassment as well as a narcotics investigation.

Crime Logs: Sept. 12-18

By Elena Pejic September 22, 2025

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Sept. 12 to Sept. 18. Reports after Sept. 18 will be published in the following week’s crime logs.  Larceny...

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced her three-step plan to protect vaccine access across the state.

Massachusetts joins regional healthcare coalition to fill gaps left by the Trump administration

By Amilcar Coutinho Amado September 22, 2025
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey formed a regional health coalition with other northeastern states following a federal funding block of up to $200 million to programs run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the upcoming fiscal year, according to a Sept. 18 press release. 
Thousands gathered outside of the Massachusetts Statehouse to honor political conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Boston vigil is one of the many events following the widespread uproar of conservative groups around the country in the wake of Kirk’s assassination.

Thousands gather for Charlie Kirk vigil, sparks counter protest

By Katherine Wu and Isabelle Zhang September 19, 2025

More than 3,500 mourners, many clad in red MAGA hats and carrying candles, gathered on the steps of the Massachusetts Statehouse to honor conservative political activist Charlie Kirk Thursday evening.  The...

Students of Afrimerican Academy on an outing. The academy runs programs throughout the year for underprivileged communities — but lost funding this past week due to cuts in federal funding. Photo courtesy of Afrimerican Academy.

Nonprofits grapple with financial setbacks amid funding cuts

By Tavishi Chattopadhyay, Associate City Editor September 19, 2025
Nonprofits across Massachusetts have been thrust into financial turmoil amid broad slashes to federal funding, leaving their leaders scrambling to keep organizations afloat. 
Pratt Street in Allston-Brighton. A parent dropping their child off at a school in Allston-Brighton was detained by ICE this past week.

‘Patriot 2.0’ comes to Allston-Brighton

By Saanvi Haridas and Nicole Abrams September 19, 2025
Since the U.S. Department of Homeland Security initiated Operation Patriot 2.0 Sept. 6, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have conducted a series of raids across Boston neighborhoods. 
SouthCoast Wind, a wind farm off the coast of Nantucket set to build 141 turbines. The Trump administration is in the process of reconsidering a permit to bring the project to fruition.

Federal actions threaten offshore wind farm, undermine push for clean energy in Massachusetts

By Phoebe Miller, Associate City Editor September 19, 2025
The Trump administration is reconsidering a permit for an offshore wind farm south of Nantucket, emphasizing a looming threat to Massachusetts’ clean energy movement.
Marsh Plaza at night. Boston University was recently named the safest campus after dark, earning a 73 out of 100 safety score.

New study ranks BU safest college campus

By Veronica Hernandez and Avery Fox September 19, 2025

Boston University was recently ranked as the No. 1 safest college campus after dark in a new study, according to NBC Boston. The study, published by home investor group PPS Homebuyers, considered...

A string of pride flags in the LGBTQIA+ Resource Center in the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground. Boston University faculty have been asked to remove public-facing pride flags in recent weeks.

BU faculty resist University directives to remove public-facing pride flags

By Karyna Cheung, Investigative Editor September 19, 2025
The University said it is enforcing its signage policy, but requests to remove pride flags have created faculty resistance.
Members of the Boston University College Republicans at a meeting in response to their letter to BU President Melissa Gilliam about the death of Charlie Kirk and political tensions at universities.

‘Free speech is being denied’: Students, faculty weigh in on political climate on campus

By Elizabeth Mehler, Campus Co-Editor September 19, 2025

The aftermath of the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk has prompted wider discussion over free speech rights among students and staff at Boston University across the political...

Boston college campuses react to rise in political violence

By Brie Foster and Isabelle Zhang September 17, 2025
The assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 11 sent shockwaves across higher education, leaving universities grappling with the implications of escalating political violence.  

City Council discusses ensuring access to resources for LGBTQ+, passes resolution recognizing International Celebrate Bisexuality Day

By Avery Fox September 17, 2025
Boston City Council proposed an initiative to ensure access to life saving online resources for LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized communities during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
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