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The Daily Free Press

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Writers Guild of America members picket near Babcock Street station in response to David Zaslav’s 2023 commencement speech. Writers Guild of America reached a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers after 148 days of striking. MADI KOESLER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Graduates, students grapple with writers strike aftermath

By Emily Wyrwa October 3, 2023
On Sept. 25, 148 days after the Writers Guild of America began striking against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, a tentative agreement was reached.
Protestor displays a sign at an anti-gun violence rally on Boston Common in February. A new chapter of Students Demand Action opened at Boston University this semester. MADI KOESLER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU’s new SDA chapter continues past gun violence prevention efforts on campus, with new strategy

By Brenda Gonzalez September 19, 2023
BU's new branch of Students Demand Action, a national organization advocating against gun violence, held its first event this Sunday.
Earth House

Earth House community experiences post-pandemic identity shift

By Mandile Mpofu April 28, 2023
Seven years and a global pandemic later, the Earth House living-learning community has deviated from its original framework.
HTC

BU students hopeful for change with new LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center

By Kaninika Dey March 15, 2023
A new, professionally staffed LGBTQIA+ Resource Center for is opening at 808 Commonwealth Avenue after years of advocacy from BU students.
The Alternative Spring Break program on a team retreat.

After years of COVID disruption, Alternative Service Breaks return

By Devan Colby March 2, 2023
Students look forward to their spring break break travels with ASB — a program designed for volunteers to participate in a week of community service.
Casa Myrna

BU clubs show support for Casa Myrna, a Boston-based domestic violence support organization

By Zenobia Lloyd February 21, 2023
6 BU groups are hosting fundraising initiatives for Casa Myrna which will be ongoing until the end of the semester.
A student campaigning for Maura Healey during Boston University’s SPLASH in September. Students at BU and across the country are getting involved in ​​midterm election campaigns. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF

BU students work for midterm election campaigns across the country

By James Buckser November 9, 2022
Students participate in campaigns from Boston to Michigan to New York
WILLIAM BROWNSBERGER

Candidates run unopposed in Suffolk County

By Jessie O’Leary November 9, 2022
2 Boston are candidates discuss their campaigns as they run unopposed in their general elections
Students in the Newbury Center, which provides resources for first-generation Boston University students and staff. President Robert Brown started various projects to increase the percentage of first-gen students at BU and provide them with resources. ANGIE YE/DFP STAFF

First-gen students offer perspective on Newbury Center and President Brown’s legacy

By Zenobia Lloyd November 1, 2022
With an increase of first-gen students, students voice concern on slim resources
Storybook Channel

Storybook Channel hopes to bring diverse narratives to children’s literature

By Sophia Hebert October 31, 2022
The BU chapter of the nonprofit organization Storybook Channel led a book swap last week to raise awareness about their club and its mission to support independent bookstores, donate children’s books to low-income schools and share diverse stories. 
Goodwill

Students raise concerns about ‘costume culture’s’ impact on the environment

By Yoko Zhu October 27, 2022
During Halloweekend some turn to alternative methods of buying costumes for cost-effectiveness and sustainability
Massachusetts Independent Comic Expo

Non-profit Massachusetts-based comic expo held on BU’s campus for first time

By Sydney Kodama October 25, 2022
MICE holds event to celebrate the art of comic making
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