Students protest for BU to divest, call for cease-fire in Gaza

By George Lehman • February 20, 2024

Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the divestment of BU funding from companies supporting Israel on Friday in a march from Marsh Chapel to the Office of the President at 1 Silber Way.

‘Gray area’: many Boston students demand more from administrations amid Israel-Hamas war

By Emily Wyrwa • December 14, 2023

There are few events in recent history that need not be named by anything but its date. October 7 is one of them.

BU students organize demonstration after Gaza cease-fire ends

By George Lehman • December 5, 2023

Following the end of the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Boston University students held demonstrations across campus last week.

Boston University Student Government endorses Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and American Friends of Magen David Adom, receives criticism

By Daily Free Press Staff • October 24, 2023

Boston University Student Government discussed Palestinian fundraisers, elected multiple chairs and discussed event plans on Monday night.

BU Students for Justice in Palestine rally, march to bring attention to violence in Gaza

By Amelia McAvoy • October 24, 2023

Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine rallied to demand that BU listen to their calls about divesting money and ending some Israel-affiliated programming.

Kilachand students boycott classes in response to director’s comments on Israel-Hamas war, administration responds

By Daily Free Press Staff • October 22, 2023

Melissa Holt’s comments on the recent violence in Israel and Gaza sparked student boycotts from Kilachand-affiliated classes this week.

Students found new club to assist displaced people through longlasting efforts

By Eden Mor • October 17, 2022

ARISE (Assisting Refugees through Initiative, Service, and Education) aims to help people affected by forced displacement on a local level.

East to West: Oct. 19, 2020

By Justin Tang • October 19, 2020

FEATURING: Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney BASED ON DFP...

Freshmen look to RAs for sense of community

By Ele Berger • October 13, 2020

In a time when social gatherings are more often held online than in person, BU freshmen are asking for increased opportunities to connect from ResLife, starting with outreach from Residence Assistants.