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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

Four films to get you into the spring spirit

Cristina Sepe March 25, 2025
Each one has hints of spring in their own ways, but they always know how to make me excited for the seasons to change. Here are four recommendations to help you get into the spring spirit!
Analise Bruno | Graphic Artist

Nothing beats a movie musical | All Things Theater

Maia Penzer April 3, 2023
To me, live theater is one of the greatest joys in the world. But there is a limit to what can be physically put on a live stage.  
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

​​Minority Report: “Shang-Chi” will hopefully be the first of many

Lincoln Son Currie September 7, 2021
During the movie, I got the palpable sense that this was all part of something larger, that I was watching history unfold.
Yvonne Tang/DFP Staff

Canceled: New spring, new me

Bini Ollivier-Yamin April 28, 2021
The performance of self-reinvention may destroy more of the self than it reinvents.
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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REVIEW: London Grammar’s third album is the perfect addition to your summer playlist

Emma Vacirca April 21, 2021
With somber instrumentals and catchy indie-pop beats, London Grammar's new album tops the UK charts.
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Boston Design Week returns virtually after last-minute cancellation last year

Jesús Marrero Suárez April 16, 2021
The 12-day festival celebrating the role of design in everyday life will return April 28.
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Innovate@BU hosts 21st New Venture Competition for social impacts

Divya Sood April 15, 2021
Twelve student ventures will compete Friday for grant money to fund their innovative ventures.
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New arts nonprofit launched to run programming for upcoming Kendall Square arts venue

Ilana Keusch March 31, 2021
The nonprofit 585 Arts was launched to run programming for the upcoming Kendall Square arts venue.
Yvonne Tang

Burning Out: The consequences of being ‘relatable’

Yvonne Tang March 15, 2021
As we collectively exit this pandemic, I hope we can recognize that relatability has become a shallow concept.
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Coolidge Corner Theatre event discusses lack of disability representation in film

Molly Farrar March 9, 2021
Tod Browning's 1932 "Freaks" was blacklisted in its time. Today, it is held up as one of the only films in the country where the majority of the cast are individuals with disabilities. Thursday, the Coolidge Corner Theater hosted an event about the film and disability representation with speaker IndieWire TV Editor Kristen Lopez.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Spotlight on Society: Visibility for transgender characters and actors

Emma Shapiro March 9, 2021
Trans characters and actors are essential in creating plotlines that appeal to similar audience members. The entertainment industry needs to create more roles that acknowledge the bravery and importance of a transition story, and these actors should receive more awards and recognition.
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