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Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Ariana Grande’s deluxe album guarantees ‘brighter days ahead,’ but her short film is not spotless

Lauren Albano April 1, 2025
That being said, I know brighter days are on the horizon with the new deluxe songs on my playlist. They intensify the raw, introspective feel to the album that I once associated more heavily with songs like “bye” and “true story.”
Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

A beginner’s guide to Phoebe Bridgers | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton February 9, 2025
Recently, I had a friend tell me she was interested in listening to Phoebe Bridgers. If you haven’t been living under a rock, chances are that you’ve at least heard of her before. However, if you’ve never gotten around to listening, that’s okay, because I’m here to help.
Gianna Horcher | Graphic Artist

‘A Complete Unknown’ keeps Bob Dylan a mystery

Ruby Voge February 7, 2025
The film’s title, “A Complete Unknown,” serves as a guide for how it approaches its subject material. Mangold’s script works to uphold the mythology of Dylan as an unknowable artist — who, from the beginning, was reluctant to be defined by others and by himself. 
Gianna Horcher | Graphic Artist

Cozy tunes to keep you warm this winter | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton January 30, 2025
I curated a playlist of songs that make me feel warm, anticipating that I’d need some soothing music to help me get through the next few months of cold temperatures. 
Shanzah Rafiqi | Graphic Artist

A case for celebrating the leap day

Laura Tickey February 29, 2024
We see seasons as certainties, but what if that wasn't the case? Maybe we can make leap day our own holiday, where we could detach from our reality and consider what things would be like if they were flipped upside down. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Fascism festers in the Sunshine State | Hard Right Turn

Nathan Metcalf April 30, 2023
As much as I revile Trump, were it my only option, I would choose Donald over DeSantis in a heartbeat, and so should you.
maura healey

Governor Healey releases tax relief plan to lower Massachusetts cost of living

Anna Rubenstein March 3, 2023
Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll released a $742 million tax relief package to the Commonwealth on Feb. 27.
student link

MyBU ready for its initial launch, set to gradually replace ‘outdated’ Student Link

Caterina Tomassini March 3, 2023
MyBU, a new platform to help BU students navigate their student accounts, will launch on March 6, and gradually replace the homepage of current Student Link.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: After one year of Biden, missed opportunities and failures overshadow inauguration anniversary

Editors January 21, 2022
It’s hard to imagine that this is the situation Biden had believed he’d be in at this point, and it definitely isn’t the one that he had sold to American voters. 
Boston University College of Communication Dean Mariette DiChristina speaks at the “After Hiring: Creating a Truly Inclusive Culture” webinar hosted by BU Alumni and Friends on Wednesday. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Alumni and Friends hosts webinar on inclusivity in workplace culture

Madeline Humphrey September 23, 2020
By 2024, the country’s workforce will be more diverse in almost every demographic category. On Monday, BU graduates discussed what this inclusivity is and will look like within the communications field.
Lincoln Son Currie

Minority Report: A New General for the Culture Warriors

Lincoln Son Currie September 13, 2020
A Midwestern senator who loves the current American culture war is on the rise. His name is Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and I want to warn you about him.

Boston considers hosting Olympics in 2024

Daily Free Press Admin March 18, 2013

If the right pieces fall into place, Bostonians could witness the Olympic torch blazing down Commonwealth Avenue in 2024. “The benefits could be enormous,” said District 6 City Councilor Matt O’Malley...

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