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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Meredith Varner

American Protest: Why is a man in a skirt so upsetting?

Meredith Varner December 1, 2020
If you think a man wearing a skirt is enough to destroy an entire society, then it must be a very fragile society to begin with.
Abbigale Shi

Mind Your Business: Defund the police for National Suicide Prevention Month

Abbigale Shi September 7, 2020
But ultimately, this month is about suicide prevention, an issue that requires systemic change, not just personal intentions. Similar to antiracism, bettering our approach to mental health requires not only individual work, but also legislative and societal change. 
East to West: February 7, 2020

East to West: February 7, 2020

Justin Tang February 7, 2020

In this episode of East to West, we cover the BU Alumni recognized in the Forbes 30 under 30 list, Student Government’s live-streamed meeting, a new suicide prevention proposal in Boston, and more. For...

The Boston City Council will vote on legislation to require high-rise parking garage owners to outfit their roofs with railings and other safety measures to prevent suicide attempts. DANIEL KOOL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston considers suicide prevention measures in parking garages

Alyssa Figueroa February 2, 2020
Boston is looking to implement safety measures on parking garage rooftops to ward against suicide attempts.
From left to right: Kelley Cunningham, Andria Amador, Michael Stratton, Jenna Savage, Jennifer Lo and John Bradley testify at a hearing Monday morning hosted by the Committee on Homelessness, Mental Health and Recovery. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mental health of veterans, minority groups addressed in public suicide prevention hearing

Alex LaSalvia December 4, 2018
The Boston City Council Committee on Homelessness, Mental Health and Recovery held a public hearing Monday morning to address suicide prevention.
A student attends a college suicide awareness event organized by Active Minds at Boston University in September 2017. A team of BU students will take part in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk Saturday. LILIAN LI/ DFP FILE PHOTO

BU students raise funds for suicide prevention walk

Joel Lau November 1, 2018
A team of Boston University students will participate in the AFSP Boston Out of the Darkness Walk to raise funds and awareness about the topics of suicide and mental health.
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