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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Plagiarism | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka October 6, 2024
Dear Doctors, One of my classmates won an academic award for an article that I know he plagiarized. It doesn’t sit right with me. What should I do? Sincerely,  Perplexed
Emma Clement | Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Loving in the dark — should you post your partner on your Instagram?

Analise Bruno September 29, 2024
Dear Abby: Tell me, is it weird to want your boyfriend to put you on his Instagram? I got no post for National Girlfriend’s Day this year, and every time I ask him about it, he gets all weird. I don’t want to bring it up because then I sound like I’m forcing him, but shouldn’t he be proud to post me? Or am I just being dramatic?
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Cold calling | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka September 29, 2024
Dear Doctors, I have this professor who always calls on me when I don’t know the answer. What can I do to avoid the embarrassment? Sincerely, Perplexed
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Can we ever really be friends with our exes?

Analise Bruno September 3, 2024

Dear Abby: My ex and I just split and in her last text to me she asked if we could still be friends. I’m still really hurt, but I really do love and miss her — but how can I settle for just being a...

Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Unfollowed | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka April 1, 2024
Dear Doctors, With the current political climate, I find myself losing a lot of my so-called friends. I also find myself blocked and unfollowed on social media because I don’t agree with their views. I have tried to have conversations, but some of them just don’t want to hear any opinion other than their own. What should I do? Sincerely, Perplexed
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Dreams | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka February 14, 2024
Dear Doctors, I’ve been having a lot of disturbing dreams lately. Is there any reason for this? Sincerely, Perplexed
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Public speaking | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka February 4, 2024
Dear Doctors, I have a big presentation in two weeks and I’m terrified of public speaking. What should I do?   Sincerely, Perplexed 
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Concerned CGS student | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka October 29, 2023
Dear Doctors, I am a freshman in the College of General Studies (CGS) and I’ve been getting made fun of a lot by other BU students. What can I do to not take it personally?
Haley Alvarez-Lauzo | Senior Graphic Artist

It’s time to ditch the dating apps in 2023

Kritika Iyer January 23, 2023
It might be time to delete your dating apps.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Learning New Languages: reflections and recommendations

Lynn Chu December 7, 2022
Here are some of my recommendations for language acquisition. 
Lifestyle 11.29

An honest conversation about intercultural relationships

Nikki Lerner November 29, 2022
Everyone’s background is unique.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

A guide to being homesick

Michelle Tian November 28, 2022
The last few days of November brought the familiar, dreadful feeling of homesickness.
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