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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

My number one fan

Lauren Albano March 20, 2025
I made a few saves, and my dad came over to me, raving that he was proud of my first performance and reassuring that missed saves were not solely my fault — it was a team effort. I played goalie for a few more games and soon fell in love with the position. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Rules for the week | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer October 31, 2023
Welcome to this extra-special edition of “Maia’s Inner Monologue” — rules for the week. Buckle up, because we’re about to take a journey into self-growth and love!
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: We report on sexual misconduct — who’s solving it?

Editors April 21, 2022
Every student journalist reaching out to sources, contacting Title IX experts and editing late into the evening is a physical reminder of the inadequacies of universities when it comes to sexual misconduct occurring on their campuses.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Sincerely, Ally: Journalism — I love you, I love you not

Alexia Nizhny April 27, 2021
Journalism helped me overcome my fear of failure. I’m a better writer, artist and editor for it.
student plays the piano in the college of fine arts

A note on the music performance major

Molly Farrar April 13, 2021
The rigorous courses and focused training at BU’s School of Music changed the way I saw music.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Burning Out: The suicide hotline is not the best resource for everyone

Yvonne Tang April 4, 2021
I only ask for everyone to help their friends build the best support network they can — because ultimately that’s one of the best suicide preventions there is.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Sincerely, Ally: American individualism prioritizes progress over emotional well-being

Alexia Nizhny November 5, 2020
American individualism runs deep — pull yourself up by the bootstraps and move on. This mindset fails us.
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