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No masks in GSU

Boston University drops mask policy, community reacts

Melina Nguyen September 13, 2022
After BU lifted the mask mandate, students and professors voiced opinions about the situation.
Connie Dai / DFP Staff

The Intersection: Masks down, Economy Up?

Katie Harmon April 28, 2022
The world of travel is returning to pre-pandemic times regardless of whether all are ready for such a return. I have hope that despite the potential health hazard, our economy will reap the benefits of the lack of masking, a sacrifice that many of us are making.
East to West: Apr. 22, 2022

East to West: Apr. 22, 2022

Daily Free Press Admin April 22, 2022

4 day week! Today on East to West we cover sexual assault accusations against Christopher Cavalieri, BU recording the highest number of COVID-19 cases since January, the MBTA and Logan Airport lifting...

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Boston health officials renew mask recommendations as COVID cases rise in Massachusetts

Seamus Webster April 22, 2022
The Boston Public Health Commission renews mask recommendations as COVID cases rise in Massachusetts.
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‘No plans’ to repeal BU Shuttle mask mandate, University says

Jesús Marrero Suárez April 21, 2022
Mask policy in University buses will not change following the strike-down of the federal transportation mask mandate.
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MBTA, Logan Airport lifts mask mandate

Hailey Pitcher April 19, 2022
Masks will no longer be required on the MBTA or at Logan Airport.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: State of the Union … more like State of the Boring

Editors March 4, 2022

On Tuesday, President Biden delivered the first State of the Union of his presidency. Yet many Americans could not be bothered to listen to the leader of their country lay out a series of plans and objectives...

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Boston to lift indoor mask mandate

Bella Ramirez March 4, 2022
Boston will lift its mask mandate for indoor spaces such as restaurants, gyms, museums and entertainment venues starting March 5.
East to West: Mar. 4, 2022

East to West: Mar. 4, 2022

Ellen Maloney March 4, 2022

Spring break! Today on East to West, we cover members of the BU community standing with Ukraine, BU’s updated mask mandate, and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East to West” on Spotify,...

Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: For some, masks are here to stay — and that’s okay

Editors March 3, 2022
What may seem like an unwelcome cause of “maskne” for someone who has already gotten COVID-19 may be a necessary health measure for a student with immunocompromised family members. 
Mask policy brief, no more masks

Masks no longer required for most BU spaces next week

Daily Free Press Staff March 2, 2022
Masks will only be required in classrooms, the BU Shuttle and healthcare facilities effective next Monday.
Mayor Michelle Wu extend mask mandate in schools

Boston Public Schools to keep mask mandate beyond state’s deadline

Walker Armstrong February 17, 2022
Boston Public School's mask mandate will remain in effect beyond the state's Feb. 28 deadline.
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