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EDITORIAL: Learn from Anywhere — a year in review

Editors April 28, 2021
We shouldn’t absolve the University of its responsibility, but we also shouldn’t demonize LfA.
President Robert Brown sent email with COVID-19 updates for spring semester in light of Omicron

BU community members say going remote post-Thanksgiving should be an option

Julia Ermi November 30, 2020
BU students and faculty were split regarding whether in-person classes should continue after Thanksgiving break, but some faculty said they would like the option to move classes online. 
Due to early closures of COVID-19 testing locations on Wednesday, some Boston University students became non-compliant. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

On-campus students unable to take COVID-19 tests over Thanksgiving

Kate Sandage November 30, 2020
Some students on BU’s campus became non-compliant this Thanksgiving. BU’s COVID-19 testing centers closed early Wednesday for the holiday, causing confusion and preventing students staying on campus over break from getting tested. 
Boston University Dining Services is planning a special holiday weekend menu for students staying on campus during Thanksgiving break. COURTESY OF BU DINING SERVICES

How to navigate Thanksgiving break 2020

Rin Velasco November 18, 2020
Students staying on campus this Thanksgiving break can expect to abide by regular COVID-19 testing and symptom attestation rules, as well as receive a Thanksgiving meal provided by Dining Services. 
In response to the statewide 10 p.m. curfew that went into effect Friday, some Boston University students think the state could be doing more to curb the spread of COVID-19. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community says tighter public health restrictions are worth following

Kate Sandage November 13, 2020
BU students and faculty are adjusting to the new Massachusetts stay-at-home advisory orders — which sets a 10 p.m. curfew — that took effect Friday. Some students said they wish the state was doing more to limit the spread.
EDITORIAL: BU’s Thanksgiving plan is thoughtful. Now it’s up to students to be thoughtful about travel.

EDITORIAL: BU’s Thanksgiving plan is thoughtful. Now it’s up to students to be thoughtful about travel.

Editors November 9, 2020
The University has done a lot to ensure our semester made it to this point without major incident, and we should do our part to make sure things don’t come crashing down due to our desires to finally travel.
Boston University is heightening its restrictions surrounding COVID-19 compliance and enforcement in response to an uptick in positive cases. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU tightens non-compliance discipline

Anne Jonas November 3, 2020
BU rolled out Monday a stricter set of enforcement measures on its COVID-19 guidelines after a spike in positive cases on campus and statewide.
Boston University faculty members hold mixed views on the University’s academic calendar changes. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Faculty express mixed feelings on academic year calendar changes

Isabella Abraham October 29, 2020
BU is trying to minimize travel for the 2020–2021 academic year in the hopes of limiting the spread of COVID-19.
The Boston College Police Department vs. Boston University Police Department lip sync battle made the top 30 first responder lip sync challenges on CBS.
NATALIE CAROLL/ DFP STAFF

Campus crime logs: Nov. 27 – Dec. 2

Mary Lulloff December 5, 2019
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs between Nov. 27 and Dec. 2.
A Boston University sign in South Campus, where a string of recent thefts in residences led to a BU emergency alert email. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

Amid string of thefts in South Campus, BUPD urges caution

Alex LaSalvia November 26, 2019
South Campus residences were robbed on four separate occasions in the past two weeks, according to the Boston University Police Department.
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