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Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

Why I want to be a filmmaker, even when it feels impossible

Isabella Laikin March 27, 2025
My pursuit of filmmaking isn't about accolades or recognition — it’s about the opportunity to tell stories that resonate deeply, challenge perceptions and contribute to a broader cultural conversation.
In its Monday meeting, Boston University’s Student Government confirmed Sen. Ezra Bale as chair of the COVID-19 University Oversight Committee. ANNA VIDERGAR/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov confirms members to CUOC

Anna Vidergar November 24, 2020
BU StuGov confirmed Sen. Ezra Bale as chair of the COVID-19 University Oversight Committee in a short meeting streamed live on YouTube Monday night.
On Monday, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was named the chair of Climate Mayors, a national coalition of mayors dedicated to climate action. EVAN JONES/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Walsh named leader of national coalition for municipal climate leaders

Samuele Petruccelli November 19, 2020
Walsh will take over for Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as a leader of Climate Mayors.
Chegg, an online student services platform that rents students textbooks and other study materials, is cooperating with professors in Boston University’s chemistry and physics departments after it was discovered students were using the platform to cheat on online exams. ILLUSTRATION BY AUSMA PALMER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Chemistry and physics departments looking to limit cheating

Allison Pirog April 28, 2020
BU professors in the Department of Chemistry and Department of Physics professors are working with Chegg, an online student services platform where users can rent textbooks and get tutoring help, to crack down on students using the site to cheat on quizzes after evidence surfaced last week.
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