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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Students of Afrimerican Academy on an outing. The academy runs programs throughout the year for underprivileged communities — but lost funding this past week due to cuts in federal funding. Photo courtesy of Afrimerican Academy.

Nonprofits grapple with financial setbacks amid funding cuts

By Tavishi Chattopadhyay, Associate City Editor September 19, 2025
Nonprofits across Massachusetts have been thrust into financial turmoil amid broad slashes to federal funding, leaving their leaders scrambling to keep organizations afloat. 
Students Demand Action website home page. With the anniversary of the Parkland shooting this Friday, February 14th, the debated issues of gun reform and gun violence among BU political groups are prominent. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Florida students observe Parkland shooting anniversary, BU groups continue gun reform advocacy

By Daniela Ginsburg February 14, 2025
Friday marks the seventh anniversary of the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which killed 17 students and faculty.
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