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All-University Commencement for the graduating class of 2019 at Nickerson Field. Boston University is trying to preserve its traditional senior week with virtual events and activities. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

BU plans to move senior week online

By Emma Lindsey April 1, 2020
BU’s annual senior week is set to move online this year. The choice to preserve the tradition comes at a time when campus stands nearly vacant amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Boston University’s Greek Life community has raised nearly $30,000 since March 20 for Project Sunshine, a non-profit organization that provides support to hospitalized children. COURTESY OLIVER POUR

BU Greek Life joins forces to fundraise for children-based Project Sunshine

By Roshni Kotwani April 1, 2020
A fundraising campaign by BU’s Greek Life organizations has raised nearly $30,000 since since March 20 to donate to Project Sunshine and support hospitalized children
EDITORIAL: Credit/no credit decision demonstrates sincere compassion for students

EDITORIAL: Credit/no credit decision demonstrates sincere compassion for students

By Editors April 1, 2020
Though it may pale in comparison to the broader circumstances, the transition to online learning has increased the precariousness of our college careers.
Meredith Varner

American Protest: Test scores becoming optional should stay that way

By Meredith Varner March 31, 2020
Instead of creating all of these tools to try and make standardized testing fair, we should get rid of standardized testing altogether. 
Boston University’s Marsh Plaza. Boston University will hold open houses for incoming students virtually on Zoom, where students will be able to speak with deans and current students and ask questions about certain programs as they would at a normal open house. RODRIGO DE LA PLAZA/ DFP FILE

BU moves April accepted students events online

By Daily Free Press Staff March 31, 2020
For students admitted into BU’s class of 2024, open house days may be some of the most important when it comes to making their final college decision. Amid the coronavirus outbreak, however, BU has made the decision to move all April open house programming online.
The Boston Resiliency Fund, created by the Mayor’s Office on March 16 to provide support to frontline workers and Boston’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus outbreak, has raised over $20 million in donations. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

City collects more than $20 million for coronavirus relief fund

By Elyse Genrich March 31, 2020
The Boston Resiliency Fund, launched by the Mayor’s Office on March 16, has surpassed its $20 million goal less than 10 days after its launch.
Pavement Coffeehouse on Commonwealth Avenue is one of many non-essential businesses that relies heavily on college students’ business and has been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak. JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE

Boston businesses call for community support in midst of COVID-19 closures

By Lily Kepner March 31, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic poses health risks for many individuals, but no amount of handwashing can protect businesses from the economic challenges it brings.
Student Health Services at Boston University. The coronavirus outbreak is taking a toll on the mental health of many students, which the university is trying to remedy with virtual support and resources. SERENA YU/ DFP FILE

Isolation and the media pose psychological harm during COVID-19 pandemic

By Irene Chung March 31, 2020
Health professionals explain how social isolation and the media coverage of the coronavirus impact mental health, and students offer their first-hand experiences during these trying times.
The Admissions Reception Center at Boston University. The university will make standardized tests optional for high school students applying for admission this fall in light of the coronavirus. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

BU goes test-optional for next year’s applicants

By Iris Tao March 31, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic causing multiple SAT and ACT exam dates to be postponed or cancelled, BU announced it will allow next year’s applicants to not submit their standardized test scores.
Statewide non-essential business closures, stay-at-home advisory extended till May 4

Statewide non-essential business closures, stay-at-home advisory extended till May 4

By Angela Yang March 31, 2020
Baker also extended his 10-person limit on social gatherings to May 4.
The Boston University School of Medicine is graduating students a month early so they can begin working in hospitals as early as possible to combat the spread of the coronavirus. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

BUSM to graduate students early in response to COVID-19

By Samantha Kizner March 31, 2020
BUSM made the decision March 25 that they would be graduating the class of 2020 a month early, on April 17, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Massachusetts’ other three medical schools — Tufts University School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and University of Massachusetts Medical School — will also be graduating students early.
Boston University College of Arts and Sciences Senator Isabella Newell voices concerns about an amendment at the Undergraduate Student Government meeting March 2. At Monday’s virtual meeting, the Student Government discussed the allocation of remaining funds and heard proposals for the Emergency Powers Act. SOPHIA FLISSLER/ DFP FILE

Senate discusses donation of funds, passes Emergency Powers Act

By Ellie Yeo March 31, 2020
In a virtual meeting on Zoom Monday night, SG discussed the allocation of the semester’s remaining funds, passed the Emergency Powers Act, and heard updates from SEC.
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