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Boston University Fenway Campus Center Dining Room. The late-night dining services at Fenway and Warren Towers were removed due to student feedback and a lack of demand and usage. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Warren, Fenway dining halls pilot new late-night options

By Nathan Metcalf September 22, 2024

Boston University is piloting a “high-end vending program” in lieu of late-night dining services at The Fenway Campus Center Dining Room and the Fresh Food Co. at Warren Towers. BU Spokesperson...

Loved by Celia, sophomore Celia Drury’s passion project, combines her love for passion and art with custom-designed and upcycled clothing. Some students at Boston University pursue gig economy jobs to follow their passions, for financial reasons or to further their careers in a specific field. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU students’ side-hustles are helping them make money, prepare for future

By Camille Bugayong September 18, 2024
Students at BU are balancing gig economy jobs, or side hustles, with their studies in pursuit of passion, financial gain and career goals.
An email from BU Financial Assistance from August thanking students for their patience amid the delayed financial aid statement releases. Changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form have caused students and parents concern over the delay of financial aid awards. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Delays in financial aid processing raise concerns among BU community

By Madyline Swearing, Campus Co-Editor September 12, 2024
Delays in BU financial aid decisions have been raising concerns for both parents and students.
The Boston University Graduate Workers Union and the ResLife Union march outside Warren Towers on Sept. 3, the first day of classes. The ResLife Union began a strike on Aug. 31. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUGWU holds rally on first day of classes, continues to demand fair contract amid prolonged strike

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor September 3, 2024

The Boston University Graduate Workers Union  held a walkout and rally at Marsh Plaza today, as the union continues to demand better wages and working conditions from the University. BUGWU has been...

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley speaks to the crowd at a rally on the first day of the Boston University Graduate Workers Union strike on Monday. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUGWU strike rally attracts support from students, faculty, local politicians

By Abigail Hassan and Maya Mitchell March 25, 2024
The Boston University Graduate Workers Union held their first strike rally at noon today in Marsh Plaza, which attracted support from undergraduate students, local politicians, and professors.
Students present their project during Tech for Change’s second annual Civic Tech Hackathon. This event is a two-day-long competition where students present projects that provide a solution to one of four issues: climate change, equality, election involvement or healthcare. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Second annual Tech For Change Hackathon sparks technological innovation, solutions at CDS

By Truman Dickerson, City Co-Editor February 20, 2024
This weekend, BU hosted Tech For Change’s second annual Civic Tech Hackathon, a two-day competition in which students from across the country use technology to develop solutions for national challenges.
Unmasked: What do you love about yourself?

Unmasked: What do you love about yourself?

By Veronica Thompson December 6, 2023

Unmasked is the podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — what do you love about yourself? Hosted by Adam Lazowski and Veronica Thompson. Click...

The Boston University Police Department station. This week’s crime logs include a hit and run, building vandalism and a fire alarm. ANNALYN KUMAR/DFP FILE

Campus Crime Logs: Nov. 13 – Nov. 24

By Maria Pemberton November 27, 2023
Boston University Police Department's crime logs reported crimes for Nov. 13 - Nov. 24 included a hit and run, building vandalism and a fire alarm.
How do you deal with emotional pain?

How do you deal with emotional pain?

By Veronica Thompson November 17, 2023

Unmasked is the podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — how do you deal with emotional pain? Click here to stream this episode of “Unmasked”...

Unmasked: How do you deal with emotional pain?

Unmasked: How do you deal with emotional pain?

By Veronica Thompson November 17, 2023

Unmasked is the podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was "How do you deal with Emotional Pain?" Click here to stream this episode of “Unmasked”...

A Student Government meeting on April 10.

StuGov makes confirmation, discusses committee updates

By Delia Rune November 14, 2023
Cabinet and committee updates and a new Environmental Affairs Director was confirmed at a BU Student Government meeting Monday.
Hillel

Suffolk County DA, BUPD investigating Hillel vandalism as potential hate crime

By Daily Free Press Staff November 13, 2023
The Suffolk County DAs Office and BUPD are investigating the vandalism at BU's Hillel House as a potential hate crime, after someone wrote "Free Palestine" on a window.
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