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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Ariana Grande’s deluxe album guarantees ‘brighter days ahead,’ but her short film is not spotless

Lauren Albano April 1, 2025
That being said, I know brighter days are on the horizon with the new deluxe songs on my playlist. They intensify the raw, introspective feel to the album that I once associated more heavily with songs like “bye” and “true story.”
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Girls — and boys — gone wild: surviving fears of spring break infidelity

Analise Bruno March 7, 2025
In your hometown, you can’t even go to the grocery store without running into someone who knows your mom. But on spring break? You’re just another face in the crowd of frat bros, beach bums and vacationers who will never cross your path again. What happens on the beach stays on the beach — or so they tell themselves.
Jodi Tang | Graphic Artist

Music to help you reset over spring break | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton March 6, 2025
Whether you're traveling somewhere warm, heading home or staying in Boston, I want to encourage everyone — no matter how busy you might still be — to take spring break as an opportunity to do the same as me and take some time for yourself. I’ve picked some relaxing songs with spring vibes to get into that fresh start and warmer weather mindset. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Seeking solace out of the city is easier than it seems

Siena Griffin September 16, 2024
Being a college student in Boston supplies a seemingly endless list of things to do. However, the city, despite all of its perks, can undoubtedly be overstimulating — and I’m frequently struck with the need to escape.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Philosophical Soup: Fear of the unknown

Max Ferrandino March 31, 2021
It is difficult to overcome your fears but you must step out of your comfort zone.
Alexia Nizhny

Sincerely, Ally: Broken language is a beautiful reminder of the way our worlds blend

Alexia Nizhny November 20, 2020
My misuse of certain vocabulary words painted its own picture — a vibrant world of Russian and English influence.
Volunteers with COASTSWEEP, an annual Massachusetts beach cleanup, pick up trash at the Salisbury Beach State Reservation on Saturday. COURTESY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT

Massachusetts kicks off its annual COASTSWEEP beach cleanup campaign

Mia Khatib September 26, 2019
Over 100 clean ups have been scheduled throughout the state, as thousands of volunteers are expected to give their time and effort to help clean up the Massachusetts' beaches.
HAUSER: A quick dip in the Mediterranean

HAUSER: A quick dip in the Mediterranean

Jonathan Hauser April 4, 2017

Millions of rocks cover the beach of Nice, replacing the stereotypical sand one finds elsewhere in the world. Black, gray and even red rocks, as smooth as a granite countertop and usually flat enough to...

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