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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

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Moving Forward: Ruined plans were blessings in disguise

Divya Sood April 27, 2021
Instead of trying to map the future, let’s embrace uncertainty and reach these answers by living.
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Let Your Hair Down: Modern society prompts people toward addiction

Hannah Bohn April 12, 2021
We need to consider the broader influences of addiction instead of just the individual choices.
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Sincerely, Ally: Putting a higher age limit on sex work doesn’t address our problems with over-sexualization in the industry

Alexia Nizhny April 6, 2021
Our priority should be addressing our unconscious biases about women, not the OnlyFans age limit.
dancing with the devil...and the art of starting over album by demi lovato on spotify

REVIEW: Demi Lovato’s ‘Dancing With The Devil…The Art of Starting Over’ tackles vulnerability, redemption

Divya Sood April 4, 2021
Demi Lovato's newest album is deeply personal, striking a rare level of openness in the industry.
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Canceled: In defense of ghosting

Bini Ollivier-Yamin March 8, 2021
Ghosting may be incredibly rude for someone to do, and it shouldn’t be the only way to end a relationship or interaction, especially a serious one. I try not to end most interactions by ghosting, but I think sometimes it's natural and justified to say goodbye by disappearing.
Gallery in the College of Fine Arts. Art students can display their work on a rotating basis each week in Gallery 5, an exhibition space located on the fifth floor of CFA. ERIN BILLINGS/ DFP FILE

Visual Arts students cultivate creative, personal exhibitions in CFA

Molly Farrar December 3, 2020
On the fifth floor of the newly renovated CFA, the student exhibition space features work that rotates biweekly, and pushes students to produce their very own exhibit.
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Diamonds and Rust: Assimilation nation

Joel Herbert November 16, 2020
If we can foster participation over assimilation, then we may be able to provide immigrants a system that prioritizes individuality over commonality and allows them to fully realize their potential as individuals and as Americans.
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EDITORIAL: Cambridge’s decision to delay reopening is smart, but may hurt livelihoods

Editors October 7, 2020
Cambridge is aware of the risks of reopening, but its reluctance to reopen might unnecessarily harm businesses if they are not given the chance to recover financially.
EDITORIAL: Not voting is counterintuitive to societal change

EDITORIAL: Not voting is counterintuitive to societal change

Editors October 2, 2020
Many young, leftist voters have expressed their burning disdain for the government and are protesting the upcoming election by not voting. But, it is an unproductive use of their constitutional right as a citizen.
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