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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Jodi Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

More than just a game: How video games teach us emotional depth

Khushi Chauhan March 25, 2025
Whether it’s succumbing to grief and seeking revenge for a loved one, reclaiming your humanity in a journey to spread your wife’s ashes with your son, or discovering what it means to be human as artificial intelligence, video games can produce authentic and powerful emotions through stories we would otherwise be unable to live. 

Broadway’s “Good Night and Good Luck”

Erica Schwartz March 18, 2025
As soon as the curtains pulled back and the set pieces rolled in, I was amazed by the level of detail that went into the set. The smoky cigarettes that nearly every performer totes around the stage add another layer of sensory detail that brings you physically into the world the show is recreating.
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton. This hospital owned by Steward Health Care is facing a decrease in resources and potential closure as a result of Steward’s financial distress, putting the Allston-Brighton community at risk. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Local hospitals speak out amidst Steward Health Care crisis

Karyna Cheung February 27, 2024
Boston City Council heard from health experts and employees of Steward Health Care in a hearing on Thursday, during which Steward was criticized for disregarding patient and staff needs and potential hospital closures. Solutions were few due to a lack of information provided by Steward.
StuGov

StuGov Hears End-of-Semester Updates, Committees Share Upcoming Plans

Anna Vidergar December 6, 2022
BU StuGov heard committee, cabinet, executive board and budget updates in its final meeting of the semester Monday night.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Bubble Burst: Empathy’s extent

Lydia Evans February 17, 2022
Empathy is essential, but accountability is as well. 
A surveillance camera. The Boston City Council’s Committee on Government Operations discussed an ordinance Thursday that would ban the use of face surveillance by the City. COURTESY OF PAWEL CZERWINSKI VIA UNSPLASH

City Council updates ordinance overseeing surveillance, information sharing at hearing

Olga Benacerraf October 12, 2021
The Boston City Council discussed surveillance oversight at a virtual meeting Thursday.
protesters at a mass action against police brutality national day of action

Activists continue calling for an end to police violence

Rin Velasco April 26, 2021
Mass Action held its third protest since the killing of Daunte Wright more than two weeks ago.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Letter from the Editor: We have no justice in a broken system

Colbi Edmonds April 22, 2021
I’m happy about Chauvin’s guilty verdict, but I will not become complacent in this one victory.
Seema Thakkar/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Boston Police’s overtime budget is out of control, in desperate need of fewer officers, reallocation

Editors April 15, 2021
We must stop spending hundreds of millions paying the criminals, abusers and killers who “protect” us.
construction worker walks across a steel beam

Janey announces programs aimed at tackling city contract inequity

Sam Trottenberg April 12, 2021
The new Boston Contracting Opportunity Fund will grant up to $15,000 to companies looking to bid.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Burning Out: The way Boston University is using the student-run F— It Won’t Cut It campaign is seriously questionable

Yvonne Tang April 12, 2021
will BU take responsibility for FIWCI allegations or continue to use the “student-run” label to its advantage?
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Moving Forward: Self-growth starts with self-love

Divya Sood April 6, 2021
Be it a single affirmation or action step, one move can launch a life of limitless growth.
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