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Misunderstood Media: ‘Gone Girl’ is about American capitalism

Emma Holtmann February 21, 2023
Amy Dunne is a relatable character for many female viewers. She eats hot dogs and chugs beer. She’s probably at least a Veteran in Call of Duty. And on top of all that, she’s hot. She’s a cool girl. Well, except for the part where she admits she’s not.
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BU film series showcases queer representation and pride

Molly Farrar June 30, 2021
The LGBTQIA+ Faculty and Staff Community Network put on six films covering the gamut of queerness.
ilana wexler and abbi abrams in broad city

‘Broad City’ perfectly illustrates modern female friendships

Grace Donahue April 20, 2021
Besides unique emphasis on adult female friendships, the comedy of “Broad City” felt very original.
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Netflix docuseries brings Isabella Stewart Gardner art theft to life

Lily Kepner April 12, 2021
Thirty one years ago, history's largest art theft took place. Today, the chase to find them is strong.

2014 Marathon brings new joy to Boston community

Daily Free Press Admin April 22, 2014

One year after the bombings at the Boston Marathon finish line killed three and injured more than 260, marathon runners, spectators and other members of the community joined together to celebrate Marathon Monday,...

BU student Kellie Marshall goes from survivor to marathoner

Daily Free Press Admin April 22, 2014

It’s April 15, and Kellie Marshall is doing everything in her power to treat it as any other day. She goes to the Driscoll School in Brookline to student-teach, then hustles back to campus for class...

BU alumna uses photography to help heal after bombings

Daily Free Press Admin April 22, 2014

The 2013 Boston Marathon began as a day for celebration and accomplishment but is remembered in the eyes of many as a day of shock, grief and sadness. One year later, Ryan McMahon said the Boston Marathon...

Keflezighi, Jeptoo finish victorious ahead of 36,000 runners

Daily Free Press Admin April 22, 2014

On Monday, with temperatures reaching nearly 70 degrees, thousands of people watched the 118th Boston Marathon, where several new records were set and an American runner won for the first time in 29 years. After...

One Fund donations continue to pour in following anniversary

Daily Free Press Admin April 22, 2014

When two bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino founded the One Fund for people all over the...

LATIMER: A marathon cycling victory

Daily Free Press Admin April 22, 2014

Three friends and I decided to bike the course of the Boston Marathon. We left early Sunday so that we could explore Massachusetts. For whatever reason, we all felt responsible to experience the course....

HOFBERG: On rejoining the Boston community

Daily Free Press Admin April 22, 2014

When the bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, I watched in horror from two small televisions that were mounted in the bar of the restaurant I was working at in Santa...

PLANTZ: A year in reflection after reporting the bombings

Daily Free Press Admin April 22, 2014

A year ago I got a text from my editor from The Daily Free Press that read, “Two bombs went off at the Marathon finish line. Can you check it out?” I had no idea what he was talking about. I gathered...

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