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The opening reception of “From the Gut” at the Post-Cubicle Gallery in Kenmore Square. The show features work from a number of different artists and explores themes of trauma and memory. PHOTO COURTESY LADAN OSMAN

BU alum transforms cat hospital into Kenmore gallery space

Julia Maruca April 22, 2018

Boston residents walking up Beacon Street may notice a new burst of color among the storefronts in Kenmore Square. Alexander Golob, who graduated from the College of Fine Arts in 2016, is the director...

Student Body President Jake Brewer (CAS’17) addresses the Student Government Monday evening during the Senate meeting in the Photonics Center. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG passes proposal urging BU become “sanctuary campus”

Chance Rogala December 6, 2016

The Boston University Student Government passed a proposal at its final meeting of the semester Monday evening that supports an existing petition to make BU a “sanctuary campus.” The SG Cabinet...

The Constitution Reform Committee failed to garner the two-thirds majority vote needed to pass the proposal that would have reformed the BU Student Government Constitution. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG members look to election, solve internal conflict

Weihua Li March 3, 2016

As the Boston University Student Government Executive Board election approaches, several members of SG said they look forward to candidates who can improve SG’s image among students, especially following...

Joe Ferme (CAS ’15), Boston University Student Government president, speaks at a Dec. 1 Senate meeting. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student Government to work on student outreach, participation

Sekar Krisnauli January 29, 2015

After a series of staff changes following the departure of three Executive Board members at the end of the fall 2014 semester, Boston University’s Student Government plans to focus on outreach and...

Boston University student and founder of Unitiques Alex Shadrow  (COM ’15). PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student launches online marketplace, grows site with community outreach

Mina Corpuz September 18, 2014

As music pulsed through Boston University’s Center for Gender, Sexuality and Activism on Sunday, students eyed the space, full of used clothing, with anticipation. Through racks of shirts, coats and...

SG holds 2nd election for College Governments chair

Daily Free Press Admin April 29, 2014

After an additional election and significant deliberation, Boston University Student Government Judicial Commission has confirmed College of Fine Arts sophomore Alexander Golob as chair of next year’s...

BU’s Push to Start takes all 4 SG executive board seats

Daily Free Press Admin April 9, 2014

All four members of Boston University Student Government slate BU’s Push to Start were elected to the SG executive board Wednesday. Due to complaints filed with the Student Elections Commission, TrueBU...

SG slates exchange complaints after polls close Monday

Daily Free Press Admin April 8, 2014

Both Student Government slates have filed a total of 14 complaints to the Student Elections Commission since Sunday with regards to the Student Government Executive Board Elections. This results in a...

BU IT fixes glitches in SG voting system

Daily Free Press Admin April 4, 2014

A glitch in the online voting system for the Spring 2014 Boston University Student Government Executive Board Elections prevented an unidentifiable number of students from casting their votes until the...

Safety at 2014 Boston Marathon among topics of conversation at SG town hall meeting

Daily Free Press Admin April 3, 2014

Prominent members of the Boston University administration and BU Police Department met with BU Student Government Wednesday to allow students to voice concerns about campus safety, crime prevention and...

The Daily Free Press endorses TrueBU for Student Government

Daily Free Press Admin April 1, 2014

Student Government has made significant reforms to Boston University in the past year, including instituting Gender Neutral Housing and increasing BU Shuttle service during peak hours on campus. However,...

BU’s Push to Start, TrueBU debate ways to include more students in SG decisions

Daily Free Press Admin March 30, 2014

Two slates competing in the Boston University Student Government Executive Board elections battled in a debate Thursday night, tackling issues such as student safety, transparency within student government...

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