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Orchestras, bands, ensembles cancel semester’s last performances, rehearsals due to COVID-19 surge
Despite numerous cancellations in some groups, some Athletic Bands will nonetheless press on with
Laid off COVID-19 testing-site workers search for new jobs as surveillance testing ends
As COVID-19 surveillance testing comes to an end, testing site workers prepare to be laid
‘Così fan tutte’ opera cancels final performances due to COVID-19
The final two performances were cancelled Saturday morning after a wind player tested positive for
Boston health officials renew mask recommendations as COVID cases rise in Massachusetts
The Boston Public Health Commission renews mask recommendations as COVID cases rise in

Boston University allows students to change their own display name and pronouns on BU directory
August 3, 2022
Boston University students can now change their display name, preferred pronouns, and gender identity for BU [...]
What to expect from campus news
June 9, 2022
The Daily Free Press has a campus news section which solely covers news, events, and investigative stories at [...]
Introduction to Boston University student services and support
June 9, 2022
Boston University provides various student services and support such as SHS, DAS, SARP, and [...]

Massachusetts lawmakers hold oversight hearing to address MBTA safety concerns
August 3, 2022
Massachusetts senators hold a hearing to question the MBTA's safety and work culture policies. [...]
State legislators pass new abortion access bill for public colleges
August 3, 2022
Massachusetts expands and protects abortion access with a new law signed Friday by Gov. Baker, a [...]
Abortion rights supporters rally against the overturning of Roe v. Wade
July 3, 2022
Thousands of protestors swarmed to the streets of Boston in response to the overturning of Roe v. [...]

State legislators pass new abortion access bill for public colleges
August 3, 2022
Massachusetts expands and protects abortion access with a new law signed Friday by Gov. Baker, a month after the Supreme Court [...]
Boston University alumni business ventures
June 8, 2022
Three recent graduates share BU's impact on their recent projects, ranging from bracelets to [...]
Bucket-list worthy activities for your next four years
June 8, 2022
New students should attend concerts, go to a Red Sox game and more from this list. [...]

Women’s soccer hires former player Casey Brown as second head coach in program history
June 23, 2022
Casey Brown is returning to BU after a historical career on the women's soccer team as the second women's soccer head coach in [...]
Princeton shuts down men’s lacrosse, spoils NCAA tournament debut
May 16, 2022
BU Men's Lacrosse could not get the offense started despite a strong defensive showing and fell 12-5 to Princeton in their [...]
Softball drops Patriot League Championship game pair for fourth straight Patriot League title bid
May 16, 2022
BU Softball could not get the bats going as they fell short of their fourth-straight Patriot League championship dropping both [...]

Editorial: When will it end?
June 8, 2022
The American people are left at the mercy of an uncaring government that prioritizes National Rifle Association donations over [...]
Bubble Burst: The Death Of The BU Meme Page
June 8, 2022
Despite the extensive evidence in favor of BU meme pages, when the world needed them most, they vanished. Hopefully a new school [...]
The Intersection: Finance Meets Delicious Dining
June 8, 2022
There were too many great restaurants to mention, so I just highlighted a few, and I hope you check out these and all the other [...]

Abortion rights supporters rally against the overturning of Roe v. Wade
July 3, 2022
Thousands of protestors swarmed to the streets of Boston in response to the overturning of Roe v. [...]
Thousands protest gun violence in the March for Our Lives rally
June 14, 2022
Christopher Columbus Park was flooded with protestors demanding action against gun violence on June [...]
Must-see places in Boston
June 7, 2022
From stunning city views to relaxing parks, Boston has something for everyone. When you get the chance, venture off Comm. Ave. [...]

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