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Little bets

Sophia Keohane February 4, 2025
I could have missed out on big lessons and big wins because I decided not to take a risk. Maybe that’s the riskiest thing of all. Because who knows — my $5 could turn into $500, $1000 or a billion dollars. Probably not a billion, but still — little bets can go a long way. 
new york city skyline at night

NYC for a minute

Maya Frankel April 20, 2021
My short trip to NYC was the most wonderful time. I spent it enjoying every moment to the fullest.
A sign from the “Pick It Up Cambridge” campaign that encourages customers to pick up their orders so businesses retain more profits. COURTESY OF SHIRA SPRINGER

Harvard Square restaurants seek solutions to revenue losses from delivery apps

Daily Free Press Staff November 16, 2020
When delivery sales increased, Harvard Square restaurants suffered revenue losses as they paid fees to third-party applications. Now, business owners fear having to close their doors permanently.
Jun Li/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: BU can do more to better its dining experience

Editors November 6, 2020
Students need better options for dining. With some creativity — and more salt and pepper — the University can adjust the dining hall and other campus eateries to better accommodate for an unavoidably lackluster school year.
OTTO Pizza on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston University’s West Campus. SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE

Boston restaurants to look forward to this Fall

Madeline Humphrey June 12, 2020
As Boston University gears up to reopen campus this Fall, many restaurants on and around campus also hope to resume regular business. We’ve compiled a few to keep in mind when planning weekend outings or relaxation time between classes.
From front to back: Adam Hunter, Bruno Auriemo and Ilana Basman prepare bagel orders in a room at Boston University’s Student Village 2. SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Terriers InBiz: Toasty Boys feeds nocturnal West Campus students

Nathan Lederman October 4, 2018
Students in navy blue shirts can be seen scootering around campus late into Thursday nights as they deliver bagels to hungry peers. Toasty Boys, a new business launched last semester, takes orders on their Instagram page and delivers to students on Boston University’s West Campus.
December 5, 2015 – Boston, MA – FreeP Bagel Crawl with Sonia Rao, Sam Gross and Joe Incollingo. Went to Bagelsaurus, Finagle a Bagel, Pavement and Rhett's.

FreeP vs. Food: Bagel Edition

Mike DeSocio December 7, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to FreeP versus Food: Bagel Edition. This weekend, we scouted out Boston’s lack of a bagel scene so you don't have to. Listen to the podcast below, read our...

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