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LGBTQ+ organizations, bars reflect on importance of queer bars as they reopen

By Divya Sood July 1, 2021
Organizations are working to provide community and safe spaces for queer people, especially in the wake of COVID-19.
The BU Out List webpage

BU Out List gives LGBTQ+ faculty and staff visibility, connection

By Molly Farrar June 30, 2021
The List hopes to create a community for queer faculty and staff and provide support for queer students.
Buffalo Exchange sign reads "Masks Required!"

Local businesses talk change in policy as state prepares to lift mask mandate

By Divya Sood May 26, 2021
Local owners have the option to require masks or not as restrictions loosen across the state.
Air India B77W plane.

India’s COVID-19 outbreak impacts students’ summer plans

By Ashley Soebroto May 11, 2021
International students at BU face travel restrictions as the second wave in India continues to break records.
boston university class of 2021 banner outside the george sherman union

Class of 2021 reflects on unprecedented college journey

By Divya Sood April 29, 2021
Despite the pandemic’s disruptions to their final year, seniors reflect gratitude, love for their time at BU.
Cameraman wearing a face covering

BU film students creatively work around production obstacles on-campus

By Connor Allen April 23, 2021
COVID-19 protocols, such as masks and distancing, have reduced the accessibility of student productions.
Garden tomatoes

BU Gastronomy hosts event about food sovereignty, racial justice and environmentalism

By Rachel Do April 22, 2021
The weekend event included Zoom presentations, but also a scavenger hunt and other outdoor activities.
Nancy Hopkins from the film Picture a Scientist

‘Picture a Scientist’ screening discusses women’s obstacles in STEM careers

By Caroline Bowden April 22, 2021
The panel includes topics of sexual harassment and assault and promotes a support network for women in STEM.
child sucks her thumb

Wheelock professors discuss the importance of having conversations about differences with children

By Rachel Do April 13, 2021
Wheelock professors spoke about the benefits of teaching kids about diversity early at a Zoom panel.
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BU Class of 2025 accepted among record-breaking pool of applicants, continues trend of decreasing admission rates

By Daily Free Press Staff April 5, 2021
This year's admissions had an 18.3 percent acceptance rate out of the most applicants to date.
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Mass shootings remain on the minds of Americans as society reopens

By Colbi Edmonds April 2, 2021
In the last two weeks, over 20 mass shootings took place. Experts, students reflected on the trend.
protestors at a stop asian hate rally in boston common

Asian Americans at BU speak up against racism, implore community to listen

By Rachel Do March 31, 2021
As violence against Asian Americans rises, Asian students reflected on racism they’ve experienced.
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