The Daily Free Press

GPA policy causes housing insecurity among RAs

By Mara Mellits, Editor-in-Chief • March 4, 2024

An RA signed her contract for the following year. Then, she was fired. Guensly Desir was all set to RA for the 2023-24 academic year. That was until she got fired less than a week before the semester started due to the enforcement of a GPA policy.

EDITORIAL: Belonging at BU — for richer or poorer

By Editors • April 20, 2023

Ignoring the reality of low-income students at prestigious, expensive universities only allows said students to slip through the cracks.

Joint rally urges legislators to advance low-income fare system on the MBTA

By Emilia Wisniewski • April 27, 2022

Mayor Wu and two transportation coalitions rallied for a MBTA low-income fare program.

BU student creates free professional clothing closet for low-income students

By Talia Lissauer • March 16, 2022

Students can make appointments through Handshake and receive up to four clothing items free of charge.

Highway to Health: U.S. healthcare system is sustaining the inequitable quality of care crisis

By Bailey Salimes • December 8, 2021

Millions of people in the United States are in medical debt crises, with many asking if they can afford to live.

I Call Foul Play: Another 2008-like housing crisis is not as far off as we think

By Luca Becker • September 23, 2021

Whatever the government chooses to do about this housing crisis, one fact is clear. The last thing America can do is ignore it.

EDITORIAL: Public infrastructure is more important than it seems

By Editors • September 14, 2021

It is worth asking how many accidents it will take for any significant progress to be made in public infrastructure?

Policy, environmental experts discuss rising sea levels, city’s plans to combat it

By Giulia Lallas • April 26, 2021

On Earth Day, experts from three cities met to discuss how to prepare for sea-level rise equitably.

Gaming the System: Don’t let video games become the next military recruiting tactic

By Nick Speranza • April 22, 2021

The money and playerbase of esports are now being used to power the U.S. war machine.

BU event reflects on neurological impact of racism on Black Americans

By Molly Farrar • April 13, 2021

Research presented at a BU seminar said racial trauma can cause PTSD symptoms in Black Americans.

Master Plan hatched for Allston-Brighton

By Greye Dunn • April 12, 2021

Activists said the City Council failed to protect residents against rent hikes and gentrification.

BU alumni discuss diversity, inclusion in modern workplace

By Connor Allen • April 6, 2021

Alumni from various BU majors spoke on their experience with inclusion in the workplace at a panel.