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Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

The classic holdover: A spring break away from home

Ananya Swaroop March 4, 2025
Maybe I’ll wake up without an alarm, make a good breakfast, take a relaxing bath and tick off things from my spring break bucket list. Of course, there will be moments where I’ll wish I was home, but I’ll remind myself that I’ll be okay. And above all, I’ll take it one day at a time. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Drink coffee, economically

Rachel Zhong October 5, 2023
Coffee is not only for my 8 a.m., it’s for everyday classes and even the weekends. I may have pretended to be the lady boss walking down Commonwealth Ave. holding a Starbucks cup, and that’s when I knew coffee was a lifestyle — a quite expensive one. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The dupe dilemma: how ‘dupe culture’ undermines originality

Lea Rivel October 3, 2023
More than ever before, it seems like the public is in search of — and favoring — quick and easy replacements for items they don’t have the funds or time to seek. The larger part of this issue connects to the already existing and increasing speed of trend cycles.
Lila Baltaxe | Graphic Artist

Should I buy headphones or earbuds? — Price and practicality

Isabella Lapriore March 3, 2023
With the market of headphones and earbuds constantly growing, the options seem endless. Each new launch seems to have more impressive features than the last.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Sincerely, Ally: The rift in thrifting

Alexia Nizhny March 23, 2021
When thrifting, we need to be mindful about what our clothing could mean to someone else.
The City of Boston will launch its Community Choice Electricity program on Feb. 1 to provide businesses and residents more affordable, stable and renewable energy. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City plans to offer affordable, renewable energy

Samuele Petruccelli December 8, 2020
The City of Boston has taken the final steps toward implementing its Community Choice Electricity program, a plan aimed at offering businesses and residents more stable and affordable electricity from renewable sources. 
Advocates for student loan debt relief say they think President-elect Joe Biden’s proposal to cancel some federal student loan debt is not aggressive enough. COURTESY OF PIXABAY

Advocates want more aggressive plan to address student loan crisis

Madison Mercado December 8, 2020
Some Democrats, including Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, have called on Biden to cancel $50,000 of federal student loan debt for borrowers. Biden is considering debt cancellation, according to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. 
Boston University student Sarah Greisdorf, first from top left, is the founder and CEO of Holdette, a start-up that manufactures women’s clothing with pockets. COURTESY SARAH GREISDORF

TERRIERS IN BIZ: BU senior’s “Holdette” plans to launch women’s suit line

Lily Kepner March 18, 2020
BU senior Sarah Greisdorf revamps her startup "The Collective" under a new name, "Holdette," and prepares for first production of her fashionable, affordable and sustainable line of women's workwear with pockets.
The City of Boston announced a $4.7 million grant to fund housing opportunities for homeless young adults and youth in the city. PAIGE TWOMBLY/ DFP FILE

Boston releases first plan to combat youth homelessness

Angela Yang November 25, 2019
The plan includes $4.7 million in grants that will fund over 150 housing opportunities for Boston's homeless youth.
Students browse donated clothes at the Community Service Center on the fourth floor of the George Sherman Union during a weekend-long clothing swap hosted by project 70. DANIEL MU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student-led clothing swap promotes sustainable fashion

Emma Deegan November 11, 2019
Student group “project 70” held its first Fall Clothing Swap Friday and Saturday, melding together issues of sustainability, affordability and body positivity. The event encouraged the Boston University community and the public to donate, take or browse pre-owned clothing.
Graduates rise from their seats during Boston University’s All-University Commencement Ceremony. Tickets for a package of Senior Week events this year costs $75. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

2018 Senior Week offers more events, lower prices

Haley Lerner April 19, 2018
The Boston University Student Activities Office has reduced the cost of tickets for this year’s Senior Week and added individually priced activities leading up to the week that were not an option last year.

50th anniv. of Community Mental Health Act brings federal officials to Hub

Daily Free Press Admin October 24, 2013

Distinguished guests, including U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, gathered to speak at a mental health forum on the 50th anniversary of a landmark mental health act. Biden said to a crowd of about 400...

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