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Storrow Drive and the Boston University Bridge. A person jumped off the bridge onto the street Thursday morning.

BREAKING: Person jumps off BU Bridge onto Storrow Drive

By Sana Muneer, Managing Co-Editor May 1, 2025
A person in a “mental health crisis” jumped off the Boston University Bridge onto Storrow Drive West Thursday morning, according to the Massachusetts State Police.
BU Young Americans for Freedom Secretary Colin Sharpe in the George Sherman Union. Sharpe and Alpha Barry, another leader of YAF, invited passersby to debate mass deportations with them in the lobby of the George Sherman Union April 29.

BUYAF debates students in GSU regarding mass deportations, students ‘disgusted’

By Jack Schwed April 30, 2025
Boston University Young Americans for Freedom tabled in the George Sherman Union, asking students to debate them on the topic of mass deportations
An Instagram post from BU Young Democratic Socialists demanding a sanctuary campus. Boston University President Melissa Gilliam announced a new resource hub, Support Pathways Initiative, that will offer free one-time confidential consultations with an immigration lawyer; however student organizations believe BU should be taking more direct action to protect its students.

BU launches ‘resource hub’ for international community, student organizations want more

By Daniela L. Ginsburg April 30, 2025
Boston University launched a new initiative to provide resources to the University's international community, called the Support Pathways Initiative.
Chelsea High School. A judge partially denied Boston University and the City of Chelsea’s motion to dismiss a sexual assault lawsuit from a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by a Chelsea High School teacher in the late 1980s when BU managed the school district.

Judge denies motions to dismiss sexual assault case against Chelsea High School, BU

By Sicheng “Chris” Che April 30, 2025
Judge Rosemary Connolly partially denied Boston University’s motion to dismiss a sexual assault lawsuit from a California woman who said she was “groomed and sexually assaulted” by a Chelsea High School teacher in the late 1980s, when BU managed the school district. 
The Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include multiple intoxicated parties, destruction of property and trespassing.

Campus Crime Logs: April 20-23

By Alina Fairlie April 28, 2025
This weeks crime logs include multiple reports of trespassing, theft and assualt and battery
A letter by the American Association of Colleges and Universities speaking out against “unprecedented government outreach.” Boston University President Melissa Gilliam joined more than 400 other college presidents and leaders in co-signing the letter.

BU President Melissa Gilliam co-signs letter opposing ‘undue government intrusion’ in higher education

By Kayla Baltazar, Managing Co-Editor April 24, 2025
Boston University President Melissa Gilliam joined more than 400 other college presidents and leaders in co-signing a letter speaking out against “unprecedented government outreach.”
International Student Advisor Chris Moca at Marsh Plaza. Boston University’s chapter of Hillel honored Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, Thursday by reading the names of Holocaust victims.

BU Hillel honors Holocaust victims in ‘Reading of the Names’ at Marsh Plaza

By Adah Kaplan April 24, 2025
BU Hillel honored Holocaust Remembrance Day by reading the names of the Holocaust victims.
Email about the Class of 2025 Leadership Reception. Boston University Moot Court Organization opted not to present at the Student Leaders Dinner held by the Office of the President April 7 after it was informed it had to remove two slides from its presentation by the Dean of Students’ office.

‘Not the appropriate time or place’: DOS calls for BU Moot Court to alter Student Leaders Dinner presentation, removing sanctuary campus requests, feedback for SAO

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor April 23, 2025
BU Moot court elected not to present at the Student Leader Dinner after being asked to alter their presentation
Gardner Court Apartments building and courtyard during Marathon Monday April 15, 2024. In anticipation of Marathon Monday celebrations, the Boston Police Department and The Micozzi Companies Management announced Wednesday only current lessees will be allowed access to this location on April 21. PHOTO BY SANA MUNEER

‘Sad for the culture’: G-Court shuts down for Marathon Monday

By Sana Muneer and Truman Dickerson April 17, 2025
The Boston Police Department and Micozzi Management announced Wednesday only current lessees will be allowed access to the Gardner Court Apartments building and courtyard April 21, in anticipation of Marathon Monday celebrations.
Nathan Philips, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Earth and Environment. The professor held an individual demonstration at Marsh Plaza Wednesday in response to President Donald Trump’s Truth Social post Tuesday threatening the expulsion or imprisonment of university community members who commit “illegal protests.” PHOTO BY PHOEBE MILLER

BREAKING: Professor commences hunger strike for Rumeysa Öztürk after conflicts with BU signage policy

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief April 17, 2025
Nathan Phillips, BU professor and outspoken activist, says he is on a hunger strike for Rumeysa Öztürk
An Instagram post from Quinobequin Student Front For Palestine. The Center for Gender, Sexuality and Activism was vandalized March 27.

CGSA vandalized, remains closed as BUPD investigates

By Elizabeth Mehler, Associate Campus Editor April 16, 2025
Students found the Center for Gender, Sexuality and Activism “ransacked and vandalized” March 27, according to a joint Instagram post made by the Quinobequin Student Front for Palestine — formerly known as Students for Justice in Palestine — Boston University CGSA and BU Young Democratic Socialists of America.
Boston University students participate in a protest against the suspension of BU Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter Wednesday. YDSA was suspended April 11 for violating university policy.

BU students march in protest of YDSA ban, call for University to declare sanctuary campus status

By Truman Dickerson, City Co-Editor April 16, 2025
Boston University students held an emergency rally April 16 advocating for BU to declare itself a sanctuary campus, while protesting the April 11 suspension of the BU chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America.
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