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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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2021 in-person Commencement to be split into two ceremonies

By Molly Farrar April 20, 2021
The decision was made in order to ensure social distancing and allow for increased attendance.
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International students face unique challenges with mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for the Fall

By Madhri Yehiya April 16, 2021
Students cited concerns around travel restrictions and receiving vaccines not approved by BU.
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With in-person tours still canceled, prospective students visit BU’s campus on their own

By Emily Stevenson April 15, 2021
Families and students have taken it upon themselves to see BU's campus during the pandemic.
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Students offered reduced-density housing for the Fall, University still evaluating policy

By Tanisha Bhat April 14, 2021
While the policy may change, continuing students are only able to reserve singles and doubles.
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BU announces student COVID-19 vaccination requirement for Fall 2021

By Jesús Marrero Suárez April 12, 2021
The vaccine will be mandatory to return to campus in order to facilitate in-person learning.
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BU’s a cappella groups make strides toward inclusivity, embrace change during the pandemic

By Jesús Marrero Suárez April 8, 2021
Groups described challenges faced, greater inclusivity and some bright spots in the pandemic.
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Faculty musicians share challenges, upsides of a year without an audience

By Tanisha Bhat April 8, 2021
Faculty musicians discussed how income, teaching and performing have changed in the last year.
boston university pep band performs in front of the george sherman union

BU Bands discuss keeping up morale through changes, restrictions

By Molly Farrar April 8, 2021
Students discussed adapting to keep playing their instruments and stay a part of the BU community.
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Boston food trucks take to the streets after a difficult 2020

By Daniel Kool April 6, 2021
Thirty vendors participated virtually in the City’s 2021 Food Truck Lottery in March.
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Labor union distributes food to recently fired Nine Zero Hotel employees

By Madison Mercado April 5, 2021
The hotel fired 52 employees — more than two-thirds of its staff — in March.
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StuGov launches investigation into F— It Won’t Cut It funding, allegations of abuse

By Nathan Lederman April 5, 2021
The CUOC launched the investigation following Reddit posts questioning the funding of the group.
old north church in boston

Boston churches partially reopen for second Easter in the shadow of COVID-19

By Sam Trottenberg April 4, 2021
Boston's Old North Church opened for a limited in-person service, while others stayed online.
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