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Faculty and students criticize testing policies, professor access to campus
Despite BU's comprehensive COVID-19 testing policies this Fall, some BU community members are unable to reap the benefits of on-campus testing
Students reflect on COVID-19 testing procedures on campus
SHS transformed this Fall, but some students still worry about how safe BU really
Health-care experts share advice for Thanksgiving safety
If there’s ever a time for large gatherings, Thanksgiving is it. But this year, for the sake of public safety, the annual tradition will likely look different at households across the
Harvard Square restaurants seek solutions to revenue losses from delivery apps
When delivery sales increased, Harvard Square restaurants suffered revenue losses as they paid fees to third-party applications. Now, business owners fear having to close their doors permanently.

StuGov confirms members to CUOC
November 24, 2020
BU StuGov confirmed Sen. Ezra Bale as chair of the COVID-19 University Oversight Committee in a short meeting streamed live on [...]
Upper Bay State Road goes dark
November 23, 2020
Upper Bay State Road residents were left in the dark after a power outage started around 8 p.m. Sunday night. BU RAs and ResLife [...]
KHC clashes with StuGov for representation in Senate
November 23, 2020
Student Government has members from every undergraduate college at Boston University, with the exception of Kilachand Honors [...]

Boston restaurants prepare for more takeout orders this Thanksgiving
November 24, 2020
With family gatherings canceled more than ever this Thanksgiving, more Bostonians may turn to [...]
New textile-recycling drop boxes aim to reduce waste in Boston
November 24, 2020
The City of Boston, in partnership with textile collection company Helpsy, has added 10 textile [...]
Plimoth Patuxet Museums adapt Thanksgiving events to COVID-19 protocol
November 24, 2020
Plimoth Patuxet Museums has reduced its dining capacities, implemented one-way pathways and [...]

CAS student shares personal experience with ‘troubled teen’ industry
November 24, 2020
One afternoon, Josh Prinzo was escorted onto a bus and taken to a wilderness camp with no prospect of returning home for seven [...]
Social workers discuss health care inequalities on ‘vulnerable populations’ post-election
November 24, 2020
Boston University’s School of Social Work held a panel discussion Nov. 17 on health care equity in the United States and the [...]
International professor’s guest lecture talks sustainability abroad
November 23, 2020
Sustainability and international activism are more relevant than ever in the 21st century, yet the impact of voluntourism — [...]

Fair or Foul: The necessary offseason moves for each National League team
November 23, 2020
Here are the offseason moves that each National League team should make before the 2021 season. [...]
BU men’s basketball 2020–21 season preview
November 23, 2020
The Boston University men's basketball team will tip off its new season on Jan. 2 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
First and Goal: Kyler Murray was worth the No. 1 pick
November 19, 2020
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has proven to be worth his No. 1 overall draft selection. [...]

OP-ED: Response to the editorial board on Free Laundry Campaign
November 24, 2020
The DFP editorial board’s decision to take up the mantle of the institution before the fight had even begun sends a terrible [...]
EDITORIAL: How BU should use lessons from Fall to modify Spring semester
November 24, 2020
We were extremely lucky to have made it through the Fall so far without a major outbreak on campus, but we are pushing our luck [...]
EDITORIAL: Call for free laundry dismisses University’s financial standings
November 23, 2020
This year’s tight budget will suffer even further should the University lower or eliminate the cost of laundry services. But, [...]

GALLERY: Boston celebrates Joe Biden’s presidential win
November 9, 2020
Boston 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
October 28, 2020
The Boston Red Cloaks, a group of women who dress up as handmaids from “The Handmaid’s Tale” and advocate for women’s [...]
GALLERY: ‘Peaceful Protest Against Democrat Violence’ draws counter-protesters in Copley Square
October 19, 2020
Members of Super Happy Fun America, a right-wing group best known for organizing the 2019 Straight Pride Parade, were outnumbered [...]

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