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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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A person sits outside of Boston University College of Communication. Boston University’s AdLab has provided students with professional advertising experience for 50 years. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

50 years later, AdLab remains an ‘unparalleled’ opportunity for students

Ruby Voge November 18, 2024
For five decades, Boston University’s AdLab course has given students the opportunity to gain experience in a full-service advertising agency setting. Founded in 1974 by professors Walter Lubars and Bob Montgomery, AdLab is the largest student-run advertising agency in the country — and this year it is celebrating its 50 year anniversary.
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BU students fall victim to fraudulent comedy club ticket sales on campus

Chloe Patel April 18, 2023
BUPD received several reports of scams last week involving fraudulent sales of comedy club tickets in classrooms on campus.
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Learning around the world: International students reflect on college experience one year since campus shutdown

Rachel Do March 3, 2021
As the one-year anniversary of remote learning approaches, international students taking remote classes from home reflect on challenges and unexpected advantages of online learning.
Raul Fernandez, the associate dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, spoke at a webinar Wednesday about communications. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Power of Purpose webinar educates students on purpose-driven careers

Madeline Humphrey October 26, 2020
BU Alumni and Friends hosted communication professionals to discuss how students can better impact the world through their careers.
Several Boston University student groups are encouraging student voter participation in the upcoming presidential election through the initiative “Vote with BU Spirit.” COURTESY OF BU SPIRIT

BU groups promote voting in student-led social media campaign

Taylor Brokesh October 16, 2020
Student groups at BU are banding together in an effort to encourage the student body to head to the polls on Nov. 3.
The “F--- It Won’t Cut It” campaign created by eight College of Communication students launched on several social media platforms Sunday night. The campaign encourages returning Boston University students to act responsibly for the sake of the community’s health and their own health.  COURTESY OF F--- IT WON'T CUT IT

COM students implore BU community to stay safe through social media campaign

Cameron Morsberger August 17, 2020
As Fall classes loom and Boston University gears up for in-person operations, students concerned about harmful ignorance surrounding campus safety were pushed into action, and they have some strong words to express that apprehension.
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