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Campus, Coronavirus, News
International students report ISSO delays, travel difficulties as Spring semester begins
8 hours agoInternational students returning to campus for the Spring semester have reported varying degrees of difficulty in traveling back to the United States because of delays in receiving paperwork from the International Students and Scholars Office.
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Community, Features
Boston legislators, researchers say low-income school employees should be prioritized for vaccines
8 hours agoThe COVID-19 vaccine has been heralded a symbol of hope. But as Phase 1 of the vaccine roll out comes to a close, the question remains: who should be next in line? Thirty-five legislators have requested the Baker administration prioritize vaccine distribution for low-income schools over other higher-income schools to facilitate the return to in-person learning, and BU professors agree.
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Campus, Coronavirus, News
StuGov launches COVID-19 oversight committee, aims to hold University accountable
8 hours agoThe ad hoc committee has stated its intent to report issues with BU’s COVID-19 response to the administration as well as the Senate to find solutions, according to the committee website.
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City, News
Baker delivers virtual State of the Commonwealth address
9 hours agoFrom his office at the State House, Baker began the speech by acknowledging the damage of, and lives lost to, COVID-19 — what he called “the worst public health crisis of the last 100 years.”
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City, News
Protesters demand end to U.S. involvement in Yemen
1 day agoBostonians gathered at the steps of the Massachusetts State House to protest the military conflict in Yemen Monday afternoon, asking the Biden administration to halt support of a war that has raged since 2014.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES
- International students returning to campus for the Spring semester have reported varying degrees of
- The ad hoc committee has stated its intent to report issues with BU’s COVID-19 response to the
- The Boston University Shanghai Internship Program was canceled for the Spring semester due to the
- Fenway Park will become the second mass vaccination site in the state, joining Gillette Stadium in
CAMPUS NEWS
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International students report ISSO delays, travel difficulties as Spring semester begins
January 27, 2021International students returning to campus for the Spring semester have reported varying degrees of difficulty in traveling back [...] -
StuGov launches COVID-19 oversight committee, aims to hold University accountable
January 27, 2021The ad hoc committee has stated its intent to report issues with BU’s COVID-19 response to the administration as well as the [...] -
BU neurology professor receives NIH grant to study brain trauma in NFL players
January 25, 2021The National Institute of Neurological Disorders awarded Boston University associate professor of neurology Michael Alosco a [...]
- BU Shanghai Internship Program canceled for cohort of international students
- OneBU Spring agenda plans to keep students engaged, provide more social opportunities
- Former BU lecturer posts essay criticizing University’s unlivable wages
CITY NEWS
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MBTA reduces commuter rail service, cuts weekend ferry service
January 27, 2021Fall 2020 commuter rail ridership was down roughly 92 percent compared to the previous year, while [...] -
Baker delivers virtual State of the Commonwealth address
January 27, 2021From his office at the State House, Baker began the speech by acknowledging the damage of, and [...] -
Protesters demand end to U.S. involvement in Yemen
January 25, 2021Bostonians gathered at the steps of the Massachusetts State House to protest the military conflict [...]
- State names eight priority river and wetland restoration projects
- Cannabis Control Commission sued over new delivery license regulations
- State names Fenway Park mass vaccination site, creates pharmacy partnership
FEATURES
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Boston legislators, researchers say low-income school employees should be prioritized for vaccines
January 27, 2021The COVID-19 vaccine has been heralded a symbol of hope. But as Phase 1 of the vaccine roll out comes to a close, the question [...] -
‘Coyote’ star, BU alumnus Michael Chiklis reflects on acting career, its difficulties
January 26, 2021After Emmy winner, executive producer and Hollywood star Michael Chiklis’s new show “Coyote” premiered on CBS, the actor [...] -
Boston students support vulnerable communities, address food insecurity
January 25, 2021Even before the pandemic exacerbated the issue, food insecurity has loomed over the United States — an estimated 11.1 percent [...]
- PBS’ American Experience online event highlights history of women in STEM
- BU students seek to amplify migrant voices, defeat stereotypes through new site
- REVIEW: Maggie Lindemann deviates from old sound in exciting debut EP ‘PARANOIA’
SPORTS
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Men’s basketball gets back to winning ways, sweeps Lafayette
January 25, 2021The Boston University men's basketball team conquered Lafayette College in a two-game series this past weekend. The Terriers [...] -
BU Men’s hockey extends winning streak to five with sweep over Maine
January 25, 2021The Boston University men's hockey team faced Maine in a two-game series this past weekend. The Terriers took game one 3-2 in [...] -
East to West: Jan. 22, 2021
January 22, 2021In this special Sports edition of East to West, the Daily Free Press covers BU men’s hockey surprising victories over UMass [...]
- Full-court press: a Spring preview of FreeP sports coverage
- Chipotle bowl named after BU’s Zegras
- BU men’s hockey sweeps Minutemen in a home and home
OPINION
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EDITORIAL: Amazon’s new jobs in Boston may have unintended consequences
January 27, 2021Whether the new hires will be sustainable for the economy and whether Amazon’s growth will have a negative impact on local [...] -
Diamonds and Rust: Putting your rested foot first
January 26, 2021Is there a correct way to spend your free time to maximize your mental health for the coming work days ahead? There is a rather [...] -
EDITORIAL: Boston University needs to raise wages for its employees
January 26, 2021After almost a year of living under pandemic restrictions, experiencing a record drop in employment and witnessing an increase in [...]
- Let Your Hair Down: The fight for racial justice is a commitment
- Sincerely, Ally: Orangutans remind us to be more mindful of the products we buy
- EDITORIAL: Boston Globe’s Fresh Start initiative is a step in the right direction
GALLERIES
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Capturing 2021: a Spring preview of FreeP photography
January 19, 2021Last semester, The Daily Free Press continued reporting under the constraints of the pandemic. This Spring, the photo section [...] -
GALLERY: Holiday season in pandemic-era Boston
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GALLERY: Boston celebrates Joe Biden’s presidential win
November 9, 2020Boston residents filled the city’s streets in celebration after news of former Vice President Joe Biden’s election as the [...]
- GALLERY: Boston Red Cloaks protest confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
- GALLERY: ‘Peaceful Protest Against Democrat Violence’ draws counter-protesters in Copley Square
- GALLERY: BU decorates campus with health and safety reminders