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The College of Communication at Boston University. Students in two of COM Prof. Peter Smith’s journalism classes circulated a petition saying his reporting assignments required in-person interviews that could put them at-risk of the coronavirus, but Smith says he only gave students the option to conduct in-person interviews if they felt comfortable and observed social distancing rules. ELIZA SHAW/ DFP FILE

Students protest reporting assignment

By Samantha Kizner April 5, 2020
Last week, students in two journalism courses sent Mariette DiChristina, dean of the College of Communication, a petition. Their complaints concerned assignments given to them by their professor, Peter Smith, that encouraged in-person reporting.
What’s open on campus now?

What’s open on campus now?

By Melissa Ellin March 16, 2020
Students who remain on campus amidst the coronavirus pandemic face reduced university resources and widespread closure of common spaces as Boston University enters its first week of remote learning in response to the spread of the coronavirus.
HAUSER: An ocean apart

HAUSER: An ocean apart

By Jonathan Hauser January 31, 2017

Relationships are not easy things to manage during college, no matter who you are. Both people are busy with classes, clubs, work and of course, a social life with friends. That leaves only a limited time...

HAUSER: Grenoble, C'est La Vie

HAUSER: Grenoble, C’est La Vie

By Jonathan Hauser September 22, 2016

Grenoble, France is not well-known by Americans. It is not often mentioned on the morning news, it rarely makes a blip in Twitter trends and it is not the center of an internationally renowned soccer team....

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