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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Boston University International Students and Scholars Office. Multiple Boston University students have had their visas terminated. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Wave of student visa revocations alarm Massachusetts universities, international students

By Alina Fairlie April 10, 2025
The Trump administration revoked the visas of several international students at universities across Massachusetts this week, including Boston University, Tufts University, Harvard University, Emerson College, Berklee College of Music, Northeastern University and multiple campuses of the University of Massachusetts.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Finding calm in chaos: How international students can take care of their mental health during uncertain times

By Ananya Swaroop April 10, 2025
If you are feeling the weight of uncertainty pressing you down, just remember that you will sail through. The job search is brutal. The atmosphere is tense. But you can, and you will, find your way through it.
Boston University International Students and Scholars Office. Multiple Boston University students have had their visas terminated. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Number of BU students confirmed to have visas revoked

By Camille Bugayong April 8, 2025
Boston University confirmed a number of student visas have been terminated, adding to the number of international students across Boston and nationwide whose visas were revoked.
A Trump-Vance sign displayed in Brookline. Boston-based organizations, schools and government officials prepare to preserve the city’s immigrant and international student populations following President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to launch a mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston braces for Trump’s immigration crackdown

By Leia Green November 21, 2024
Community leaders are preparing to preserve Boston’s immigrant and international student populations as the incoming Trump administration warns of a national immigration crackdown.
Students dance at a Diwali celebration at the Center for Computing and Data Sciences on Friday. Organizations around Boston, such as the State House and cultural clubs at universities, hosted Diwali celebrations, a five-day celebration observed by people of various Indian religions. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Diwali celebrations light up the Boston community

By Tavishi Chattopadhyay November 3, 2024
Community leaders and college campuses across Boston hosted Diwali events this past weekend to celebrate the holiday and promote cultural education.
Empty chairs in the College of Arts and Sciences, where professor Tinker Ready taught a class until recently. Ready has been placed on administrative leave amidst an investigation into comments made to students. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

COM writing professor on paid leave, under investigation

By Matthew Eadie March 29, 2024
After allegations of discriminatory comments, Boston University College of Communication writing professor Tinker Ready is under investigation, according to several documents and emails obtained by The Daily Free Press. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Mass migration: BU students struggle to go home for Thanksgiving

By Charlie Dippolito, Business & Science Editor November 17, 2023
Whether traveling by train, car, bus or plane, sky-high prices and congested terminals make being thankful this holiday season difficult. 
Boston University warns international students may not be allowed to come back spring 2022 because of Omicron

BU warns international students may have to skip Spring semester as Omicron variant complicates travel

By Daily Free Press Staff December 14, 2021
ISSO stated in an email that international students might have to take a leave of absence next semester.
East to West: Oct. 8, 2021

East to West: Oct. 8, 2021

By Veronica Thompson October 8, 2021

Three day weekend! Today on East to West, we cover allegations against BU Orientation Director Shiney James, StuGov’s approval of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Act, plans for Interstate 90’s...

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Underage international students report using fake international IDs to obtain alcohol

By Phil London October 5, 2021
Peer pressure, ease of deception and cultural differences surrounding drinking among reasons listed.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

A Room With a View: An international student’s trip back to Ithaca

By Antonia Lehnert September 23, 2021
Reflecting on Odysseus's story of homecoming got me thinking about how my life has changed when I began studying abroad.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Students should be careful of scams, but the administration should too

By Editors September 21, 2021
As more students fall victim to scams, the administration should consider how some of these scams may fly under their radar.
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