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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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BU is suffering from ‘unsustainable’ budget practices, University officials say

BU Chief Financial Officer Nicole Tirella said though the University was not in a “structural deficit” like other universities, BU’s finances were currently on an “unsustainable path.” “We are on a concerning trajectory where our margins are declining,” Tirella said.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Reimagining Hollywood: The rise of indie film

By Isabella Laikin March 21, 2025
For all of us who hold a camera with trembling hands and a story in our hearts, the rising prominence of indie films and the support of groundbreaking production companies underscore that making a difference, one heartfelt story at a time, is not just possible but essential.
Mayor Wu

Mayor Wu announces new five-year budget proposals

By Nathan Metcalf April 19, 2023
Mayor Michelle Wu revealed two new multi-billion dollar budget proposals for the 2024 fiscal year to the Boston City Council last Wednesday.
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Healey-Driscoll Administration files a $734 million supplemental budget

By Lindsay Shachnow March 24, 2023
The Healey-Driscoll administration filed a bill Friday to prepare the Commonwealth for the end of the COVID-19 emergency May 11 through a supplemental budget allocating $734 million to programs and state government departments.
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City Council rejects amendments to Mayor Wu’s Participatory Budgeting Plan

By Cassandra Dumay February 10, 2023
City Council members on Wednesday voted down amendments to Mayor Michelle Wu’s plans to give residents a say in spending taxpayer dollars.
StuGov Bulletin Board

StuGov starts semester with committee chair confirmations and elections presentation

By Anna Vidergar January 24, 2023
Boston University Student Government confirmed committee chairs, heard about upcoming StuGov election processes and approved the spring 2023 budget in its first meeting of the Spring semester.
StuGov

StuGov Hears End-of-Semester Updates, Committees Share Upcoming Plans

By Anna Vidergar December 6, 2022
BU StuGov heard committee, cabinet, executive board and budget updates in its final meeting of the semester Monday night.
The Boston University Student Government meeting on Monday. The StuGov Senate voted in favor of holding a hearing at their next meeting to decide whether to remove Judicial Advisory Commissioner Daniel Markovic from office. RUOHAN LI/DFP STAFF

StuGov discusses potential impeachment, budget, council’s dress code

By Cassandra Dumay October 19, 2022
StuGov discussed a potential impeachment and changes to the StuGov dress code.
gas prices will not affect BU

BU unaffected by gas price hike, but long term ramifications loom

By Ruhika Ponda April 13, 2022
Experts said a long-term increase in gas prices could expedite the University's divestment from fossil fuels.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Eating out on a college budget

By Grace Knoop March 3, 2022
Here are a few small tips to eat out on a college budget.
arnold arboretum

Boston on a budget: autumn edition

By Eden Mor October 19, 2021
Explore all that Boston has to offer because you’ll be trudging through the snow before you know it.
boston city council meeting

City Council committee holding meetings to review annual budget, hear public testimony

By Olga Benacerraf April 28, 2021
The recommended budget totals $3.75 billion, an increase of 3.9% over to FY21, which ends June 30.
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