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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Proposal investigation still underway

By Daily Free Press Admin March 30, 2009

The legality of Boston City Council's proposed University Accountability Ordinance is still up in the air as investigation of it continues, lawyers and representatives said.

Parents rally against BPS cuts

By Daily Free Press Admin March 30, 2009

Boston residents vented their frustrations about the economically depressed status of their schools Thursday at the Massachusetts State House, demanding what they said was a 'fair share' of federal stimulus money to prop up ailing budgets.

Union connects with area student leadership

By Daily Free Press Admin March 30, 2009

The Boston University Student Union made it clear this weekend that it wants to develop and maintain relationships with student government organizations at local colleges.

Allstonians call for plan from Harvard

By Daily Free Press Admin March 26, 2009

Harvard University's progress in attempting to rent the buildings left vacant by a decision to slow expansion is far from what Allston-Brighton residents and politicians would expect from Ivy League work, they said Wednesday night.

MBTA could increase fares: BU students consider alternatives

By Daily Free Press Admin March 26, 2009

Boston University students may have to choose between trudging through snow on their way to class or forking over an extra 60 cents to take the train due to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's mounting budget issues.

Firefighter obesity common, study says

By Daily Free Press Admin March 26, 2009

In the past year, Boston firefighters have suffered from faulty fire trucks in addition to the burning buildings that endanger them. However, a recent study has revealed a new risk factor for firefighters: themselves.

Playboy comes for BC girls

By Daily Free Press Admin March 26, 2009

All around Boston College are depictions of Christ bearing the cross. When Playboy came to town this week, though, the magazine was looking for co-eds willing to bear their breasts.

Gov’t needs to adapt to social media, panelists say

By Daily Free Press Admin March 25, 2009

' President Barack Obama has over 5 million Facebook fans, Congress members were berated by the media for tweeting during this year's State of the Union address and former presidential candidate John McCain's daughter said the Republican party was suffering due to its inability to utilize social media.

Ashford fires Sun. displace 7

By Daily Free Press Admin March 24, 2009

Six Boston University students escaped unharmed after two separate fires spread along the same outside wall of their three-story house at 50 Ashford St. early Sunday morning, forcing fire fighters to eventually tear down the entire wall.

Alleged bank robber still at large

By Daily Free Press Admin March 24, 2009

After the fifth Allston-Brighton bank robbery in ten days occurred Monday, the Boston Police Department is encouraging the public to submit tips to locate the alleged 'Brighton Bank Robber,' according to BPD's blog.

Let us in, let us in! Let us out, let us out!

By Daily Free Press Admin March 24, 2009

Officers responded to a call about a loud party at the residence of Boston University fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi in Allston at 12:20 a.m. March 22. Officers were denied entry at the front and back doors of the building. More officers responded to the scene, and they could hear screams that people wanted to leave.

New Guitar Center sings to Boylston Street’s tune

By Daily Free Press Admin March 23, 2009

Hundreds of customers lined Boylston Street waiting for a peek inside Guitar Center's new location Thursday night.

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