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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Stimulus plan necessary but not enough, BU professors say

By Daily Free Press Admin February 23, 2009

The stimulus package President Barack Obama signed into law last Tuesday may not be large enough to boost the economy, Boston University economics professors said at a panel discussion Thursday.

Poet laureates speak on campus

By Daily Free Press Admin February 23, 2009

Charles Simic, 15th United States poet laureate, read his poetry to more than 100 Boston University students, faculty and local residents Thursday as part of the Robert Lowell Memorial Lectures series.

AB stops short-term allocating

By Daily Free Press Admin February 23, 2009

Following the trend of many organizations in the midst of the economic recession, the Boston University Allocations Board informed BU student groups that recent budget cuts have led to the exhaustion of its 'On-the-Spot' budget for this semester in an email Feb. 18.

South Campus fire uproots students

By Daily Free Press Admin February 23, 2009

An early morning fire broke out in South Campus on Saturday, leaving several students in need of temporary homes until the damage can be repaired, police offcials said.

UBurger bites into West Campus

By Daily Free Press Admin February 23, 2009

Despite the blistering cold winds whipping through West Campus, School of Management freshman Christian Hoechst left the comfort of his room in Rich Hall for a warm, meaty burger from UBurger on Friday.

Globalization has two sides, author says

By Daily Free Press Admin February 23, 2009

An image of a braided, sling-wielding Bolivian woman down an empty street from a dozen armed policemen was projected on the wall of the College of General Studies Jacob Sleeper Auditorium Thursday evening.

BU students celebrate the Oscars

By Daily Free Press Admin February 23, 2009

In celebration of the 81st Academy Awards, Hillel House and the Marsh Chapel Servant Team hosted Pearls and Pajamas, an Oscar party that blended classy red-carpet style and relaxed college life Sunday at Hillel House.

Schools asked to submit health info

By Daily Free Press Admin February 23, 2009

After an outbreak of accusations of poor coverage, Massachusetts will begin to gather data on how many college students suffer from their insufficient health insurance to determine whether current student health insurance standards are adequate.

BU houses Indian dance competition

By Daily Free Press Admin February 23, 2009

George Washington University junior Kunal Patel had never tried dancing the traditional dances of his Indian heritage until his freshman year in college.

BU reacts to Obama’s stimulus package

By Daily Free Press Admin February 19, 2009

The gargantuan stimulus bill President Barack Obama signed into law Tuesday has drawn both criticism and admiration in the few days since it has passed.

Danielsen residents petition for return BU Shuttle stop

By Daily Free Press Admin February 19, 2009

The Boston University Shuttle may be a convenient and free ride for some students, but students living in Danielsen Hall said they think the BUS is a BUSt.

Students say they stick close to campus

By Daily Free Press Admin February 19, 2009

Boston University has touted itself as an urban university where students not only have the option of exploring the city, but are encouraged to do so. However, many students find themselves spending the majority of their time around Commonwealth Avenue.

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