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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. The Jumpstart program at Boston University, which partnered with Wheelock to allow BU students to mentor young children, will be ended due to federal funding cuts.

BU’s Jumpstart program ‘winds down’ amid termination of AmeriCorps grants

By Daniela Ginsburg May 2, 2025
Jumpstart program, partnered with the Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, was instructed to end its partnership with the University amidst federal funding cuts.
Protestors at a rally organized by Boylston Students for Justice in Palestine Friday. Boylston SJP members protested an article published by Emerson College’s student newspaper. The article contained bodycam footage of the police raid on Boylston SJP’s pro-Palestine encampment last year.

The Berkeley Beacon bodycam article sparks protest, backlash over student journalist ethics

By Samantha Genzer and Truman Dickerson May 2, 2025
While Adri Pray, editor-in-chief of Emerson’s independent student newspaper, The Berkeley Beacon, attempted to cover a Boylston Students for Justice in Palestine protest at Emerson College April 24, she was shadowed by two protesters who covered her camera and face with Palestinian flags. 
A LinkedIn Post from Dr. Raul Fernandez, a senior lecturer at Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. Fernandez resigned from the University’s Learn More Series April 15 in response to changes in BU’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

‘It felt wrong to continue’: BU professor resigns from program amid DEI program changes

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor May 2, 2025
Boston University professor announces his resignation from a University program, due to diversity, equity and inclusion program cuts.
A passport issued by the United States of America. Students have expressed concern over the legality of the Trump administration’s recent visa revocations, which have temporarily been reinstated.

International students, lawyers react to visa revocations, their temporary reinstatement

By Liam Dunne, Associate City Editor May 2, 2025
The Trump administration announced April 25 it would reinstate international student visas, leaving many concerned for their legal status.
A protestor holds up a sign in support of the Wellesley Organized Academic Workers Union March 31. Wellesley College professors ended a month-long strike April 24 without gaining a union contract, returning to classrooms and lecture halls that suffered under their absence.

Wellesley College deals with aftermath of a month-long strike at end of semester

By Charlie Johnson May 1, 2025
Wellesley College professors ended a month-long strike April 24 without gaining a union contract, returning to classrooms and lecture halls that suffered under their absence.
Boston University Community and Inclusion office. An email was sent to BU faculty and staff about changes to several departments at BU Thursday afternoon. (Lauren Albano)

BREAKING: BU Community & Inclusion moves under President’s Office amid Provost reshuffle

By Bailey Scott May 1, 2025
The Office of the Provost at Boston University is undergoing structural changes, BU Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gloria Waters announced in an email sent to faculty and staff Thursday afternoon.
Storrow Drive and the Boston University Bridge. A person jumped off the bridge onto the street Thursday morning.

BREAKING: Person jumps off BU Bridge onto Storrow Drive

By Sana Muneer, Managing Co-Editor May 1, 2025
A person in a “mental health crisis” jumped off the Boston University Bridge onto Storrow Drive West Thursday morning, according to the Massachusetts State Police.
Boston City Hall. City Councillors recognized International Jazz Day, approved a Youth Works Grant and discussed establishing an office and a commission for LGBTQIA2S+ advancement and oversight respectively.

City Council celebrates International Jazz Day, approves $4 million for YouthWorks Grant, discusses establishment Office of LGBTQIA2s+ Advancement, Oversight Commission

By Elizabeth Mehler, Associate Campus Editor April 30, 2025

Boston City Council recognized International Jazz Day with a guest performance, approved $4 million for the YouthWorks Grant and discussed the establishment of an Office of LGBTQIA+ Advancement and a Transgender,...

BU Young Americans for Freedom Secretary Colin Sharpe in the George Sherman Union. Sharpe and Alpha Barry, another leader of YAF, invited passersby to debate mass deportations with them in the lobby of the George Sherman Union April 29.

BUYAF debates students in GSU regarding mass deportations, students ‘disgusted’

By Jack Schwed April 30, 2025
Boston University Young Americans for Freedom tabled in the George Sherman Union, asking students to debate them on the topic of mass deportations
A DiscoverBrookline.com sign. The town of Brookline offers many opportunities for young people to get involved in the local government.

Brookline cultivates space for youth activists, advocates

By Sana Muneer, Managing Co-Editor April 30, 2025
Brookline’s political system makes it accessible to young people — and it has fostered an environment with a strong emphasis on civic and youth participation.
An Instagram post from BU Young Democratic Socialists demanding a sanctuary campus. Boston University President Melissa Gilliam announced a new resource hub, Support Pathways Initiative, that will offer free one-time confidential consultations with an immigration lawyer; however student organizations believe BU should be taking more direct action to protect its students.

BU launches ‘resource hub’ for international community, student organizations want more

By Daniela L. Ginsburg April 30, 2025
Boston University launched a new initiative to provide resources to the University's international community, called the Support Pathways Initiative.
Chelsea High School. A judge partially denied Boston University and the City of Chelsea’s motion to dismiss a sexual assault lawsuit from a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by a Chelsea High School teacher in the late 1980s when BU managed the school district.

Judge denies motions to dismiss sexual assault case against Chelsea High School, BU

By Sicheng “Chris” Che April 30, 2025
Judge Rosemary Connolly partially denied Boston University’s motion to dismiss a sexual assault lawsuit from a California woman who said she was “groomed and sexually assaulted” by a Chelsea High School teacher in the late 1980s, when BU managed the school district. 
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