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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Blurring the lines of communication

Daily Free Press Admin January 23, 2013

Social media has become an undeniably integral component of the lives of students and professionals. With the overwhelming number of ways to connect to people online, mobile devices further allow students...

Babysitting jobs not just for high schoolers anymore

Daily Free Press Admin January 15, 2013

"Katherine, you can’t do that!" said College of Communication senior Mara Berg, as 4-year-old Katherine reached a hand out toward a windowsill display of empty wine bottles. This is the struggle of a...

Babysitting jobs: Not just for high schoolers anymore

Daily Free Press Admin December 12, 2012

“Katherine, you can’t do that!” said College of Communication senior Mara Berg, as 4-year-old Katherine reached a hand out toward a windowsill display of empty wine bottles. This is the struggle...

MBTA just one of several transit systems in debt

Daily Free Press Admin November 20, 2012

Although the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has the highest debt burden of any U.S. transit agency, transportation systems across the nation still suffer from debt that officials called unavoidable. The...

Q-3 success could have calamitous effects, critics say

Daily Free Press Admin November 13, 2012

Despite the overwhelming support for medical marijuana by popular vote in Massachusetts, some people in the medical community question marijuana’s healing ability as concerned advocates claim medical...

Satire online may keep young voters more politically informed

Daily Free Press Admin November 1, 2012

With the proliferation of political commentary in the form of satire in memes and comedy shows during the election season, the Boston University community said this could make voters more aware of issues...

BU buildings, MBTA close as Hurricane Sandy approaches

Daily Free Press Admin October 29, 2012

Monday afternoon projections show Massachusetts will feel the full effects of Hurricane Sandy Monday evening, as Boston University changed the hours of on-campus services throughout the day. Mass. Gov....

Students, profs. debate effects of debt forgiveness

Daily Free Press Admin October 22, 2012

While a report by the New America Foundation said the intended changes to President Barack Obama’s administration’s student debt-relief plan might not benefit all borrowers, a number of Boston University...

Despite competitive environment, Newbury Street uses distinct features to survive

Daily Free Press Admin October 17, 2012

Although small stores lining Newbury Street face daunting rental rates and constant competition from more than 60 businesses, employees said their business has adapted to keep their locations on Boston’s...

SAT scores may be precursors to freshman grades

Daily Free Press Admin September 18, 2012

A student’s SAT scores may indicate success in the first year of college, according to a study cited in The Chronicle of Higher Education Thursday, although some students at Boston University said they...

BU students continue to rely on Barnes & Noble textbooks despite cheaper alternatives

Daily Free Press Admin September 13, 2012

A number of Boston University students said they often purchase textbooks online at cheaper prices, but do not frequently use e-books as an alternative. College of Arts and Sciences sophomore Teddy...

Classrooms join with social media for some BU professors

Daily Free Press Admin September 12, 2012

While some professors at Boston University emphasize office hours as an important academic tool, social media sites and other modern approaches are becoming more common, students said. “One of the biggest...

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