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The Daily Free Press

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Jodi Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

Rally on: The economic consequences of burnout | Irrational Expectations

Faizaan Ayub April 9, 2025
These feelings of burnout and heightened pressure to keep pushing can translate to the workplace and labor markets. In this sense, burnout can be viewed as a market failure with a negative externality. 
Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist

Gen Z’s addiction to perfectionism | Eco-logically Speaking

Rebecca Good April 9, 2025
It’s no longer just about getting an education — it’s about building a competitive résumé, landing internships early and staying ahead in a crowded job market. 
Melissa Park | Associate Graphics Editor

‘Fashion daddies’ aren’t exactly revolutionary | Wear Me This

Sujena Soumyanath April 8, 2025
Diljit Dosanjh, the Indian music superstar who brought Punjabi beats to Coachella, is challenging how we view masculinity. From diamond encrusted jewelry and sequined tops, to Chanel pieces and pearls, Dosanjh isn’t afraid to experiment with fashion. In the Punjabi music world, saturated with artists in baggy outfits and chauvinism, Dosanjh’s choice to include traditionally feminine pieces into his looks feels particularly refreshing.
Melissa Park | Associate Graphics Editor

We can’t all be Cher — but that shouldn’t stop musicians from trying | Dancing with Myself

Josh Rosenthal April 8, 2025
During a recent late-night Wikipedia dive, I was surprised to learn that Charli XCX — fresh off the massive recognition of “Brat” — has not one, not two, not three but seven appearances in films set to be released in the near future. These upcoming projects include fantasy film “100 Nights of Hero” and erotic thriller “I Want Your Sex” from queer icon Gregg Araki. She’ll also appear in “The Gallerist,” which features the likes of Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega.
Jodi Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

In defense of all outfit repeaters… | Geek Chic

Anjola Odukoya April 7, 2025
Today’s leading fashion designers, who largely dictate what’s next to trend, have dedicated themselves to the same look for decades.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Digital footprints and the dangers of just being a kid | Terms and Conditions

Elyse Bloom April 7, 2025
As the first generation growing up with access to social media, Gen Z kids are building a digital footprint both earlier and more expansively than any generation before. 
Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

Fashion and finance: The interplay between female clothing trends and the economy | Data Driven

Sarah Datta April 7, 2025
The theory states that while a lot of luxury items feel out of reach during this time, smaller and slightly more affordable luxuries still feel splurge-worthy and attainable. 
Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist

BUPD has changed its image since 2005 — is that enough? | Editorial

Editors April 4, 2025
Twenty years ago, The Daily Free Press published an editorial accusing the Boston University Police Department of “racial profiling” and a “lack of skill.” The piece outlined the 1984 killing of 19-year-old Christopher Dignan by a BUPD officer, detailing double-standards extended to University police and noting their routine targeting of minorities on BU’s campus.
Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

Pretty privilege isn’t rotting away | Mad Women

Hailey Pitcher April 2, 2025
The “rotten girl” is a hot mess — she comes home at 5:00 a.m., she has Domino’s Pizza boxes scattered throughout her apartment and the indent of her body is creased into her mattress. She’s been wearing the same clothes for three straight days, but everyone around her just laughs and tells her she still looks fabulous. 
Melissa Park | Associate Graphics Editor

On the sinking ship of Gucci, Demna could be another disastrous leak | Wear Me This

Sujena Soumyanath April 1, 2025
Over the past decade of internet rage-baiting, an unlikely perpetrator has risen to fame: world-famous fashion house Balenciaga. From stiletto crocs to packing-tape bracelets, Balenciaga — once associated with elegant couture gowns and sumptuous fabric — has repeatedly taunted the internet with its meme-worthy designs.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

iPads are parenting our kids | Terms and Conditions

Elyse Bloom March 31, 2025
I know plenty of toddlers — a consequence of my work with BU’s Jumpstart program — who do not know the alphabet or how to spell their names, but are acutely adept at navigating an iPad. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Unpacking Trump’s revival of the Alien Enemies Act | Identity Unveiled

Rebecca Peng March 27, 2025
When fundamental civil rights are violated, can America still claim to be the land of “justice for all?”
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