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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

Has reading become a performance?

Chloe Saint Mard February 27, 2025
At its core, this shift isn’t about literature — it’s about looking like a reader. Books have become an accessory, a personality trait and a status symbol. As a result, people are reading more visibly than ever. The joy of getting lost in a story, of struggling with complex ideas and of truly reading seems to be fading.
Unmasked: What is one way you've changed since childhood?

Unmasked: What is one way you’ve changed since childhood?

Veronica Thompson March 29, 2023
What is one way you've changed since childhood?
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Spotlight on Society: Understanding eating disorders when entertainment doesn’t

Emma Shapiro April 22, 2021
Shows need to be respectful toward individuals who are struggling with eating disorders.
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