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Student Government President Akwasi Antwi speaks at the Boston University Student Government meeting on Monday. At the meeting, StuGov approved the fall budget, confirmed new StuGov positions and endorsed a letter written by Antwi regarding the recent diversity drop in admissions. PHOTO BY MARTINA NACACH

StuGov endorses statement to University regarding admissions diversity

By Martina Nacach Cowan Ros October 9, 2024
Boston University StuGov discussed budget, new positions and letter endorsements at their latest meeting.
People wave Palestinian flags during a rally organized by the Boston Coalition for Palestine. PHOTO BY LEIA GREEN

Bostonians rally, reflect on one year since Oct. 7 attacks

By Leia Green October 8, 2024
This week, events in solidarity with both Israel and Palestine occurred throughout Boston and reflected the myriad of perspectives surrounding the ongoing conflict.
A person writes the names of Palestinians who were killed in Gaza. Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine is holding multiple events this week for the anniversary of Oct. 7, including the writing of the names of victims. BARRETT WALSH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU Students for Justice in Palestine memorializes lives lost for Oct. 7 anniversary

By George Lehman October 8, 2024
Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine hosted a memorial event where members wrote the names of the more than 41,000 people killed in Gaza this past year since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
A person places a name on Boston University Hillel’s memorial at Marsh Plaza. BU Hillel and Boston University Students for Israel co-sponsored the memorial for people who died during the attack on Israel. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU Students for Israel, BU Hillel hold memorial on anniversary of Oct. 7

By Vivian Ainomugisha October 8, 2024
Boston University Students for Israel and BU Hillel held a memorial at Marsh Plaza on the first anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023, to honor those lost in Hamas’ attack on Israel.
Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include graffiti, a noise complaint and a panic alarm. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

Campus Crime Logs: Sept. 29-Oct. 4

By Katherine Wu October 7, 2024
This week's crime logs include a hazardous condition, a panic alarm and a suspicious person.
Bikes locked to the bike rack outside of the Boston University College of Fine Arts. No suspects have been identified in connection with the 26 reported bike and scooter thefts in September. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUPD advises caution following 26 bike, scooter thefts reported last month

By Saanvi Haridas October 6, 2024
There were 26 reports of bicycle and scooter theft on and near campus, according to a Boston University Police Department Alert.
Cannabis flower. The cannabis industry in Massachusetts has fallen under scrutiny after an investigation revealed that retailers have been selectively choosing test results to ensure their products can be sold. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP FILE

Consumers, industry leaders express concerns about cannabis safety after reports of moldy products

By Liam Dunne October 6, 2024
Cannabis manufacturers, distributors and consumers in Massachusetts are raising concerns about product safety following reports of moldy product making its way onto dispensary shelves. 
Ballot drop box outside of Boston Public Library. Question 4 is a 2024 ballot initiative that aims to legalize natural psychedelic substances. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Advocates support Question 4 ballot initiative to legalize use of psychedelics, opposition calls legislation flawed

By Gabriel O’Hara Salini October 3, 2024
Question 4, a ballot measure seeking to legalize and regulate the use of psychedelic substances, has sparked statewide discourse among Massachusetts voters as they prepare to cast their ballots on Nov. 5.
Construction on a bike lane along Western Avenue in Allston. The construction of separated bike lanes is part of a city-wide initiative to improve bike infrastructure and pedestrian safety. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Designated bike lanes along Western Avenue to improve safety, remove on-street parking

By Bridget Frawley October 3, 2024
The development of separated bike lanes along Western Avenue in Allston-Brighton is scheduled to begin as early as this month as part of a citywide initiative to improve bike infrastructure.
Boston City Hall. Boston City Council members discussed recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and holding a hearing about the City’s resources for survivors. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City Council declares October Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

By Brie Foster October 2, 2024
Boston City Council passed a resolution recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
BU Parents United’s petition to give Georgia Dray an honorary degree. BU Parents United is a Facebook group advocating for Dray, a student who committed suicide in 2022, to receive an honorary degree. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘We are not giving up’: BU Parents United fights for Georgia Dray’s honorary degree

By Camille Bugayong October 2, 2024
BU Parents United, a Facebook group for parents of Boston University students, is spearheading an effort to grant an honorary degree to Georgia Dray.
A smoking manhole behind Marsh Chapel. An underground pipe leak is causing steam to release through manholes behind Marsh Chapel. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Smoking manholes outside GSU caused by failed pipe, construction continues

By Julia Hendler October 2, 2024
A leak caused by an underground pipe failure is causing significant steam release through manholes outside of Boston University’s George Sherman Union.
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