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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Mind over mirror: Body dysmorphia is real

Hania Malhas May 2, 2023
While it is easy to blame our negative self-perceptions on society, it is important to recognize that we are a society and have the power to shape our beauty standards and self-image.
Mandile Mpofu | Graphic Artist

Welcome to the Ozempic era. | On the Record

Addison Schmidt March 31, 2023
The popularity of the Ozempic trend brings to light a truth many have tried to ignore — where progress holds the most social capital, the “body positivity” movement is fighting a losing battle. 
Yvonne Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

What not to post for Eating Disorder Awareness Week | Body Talk

Ellie Goldberg February 24, 2023
Let’s be mindful of our posting for Eating Disorder Awareness Week this year.
Sophia Flissler / DFP Staff

Body positivity isn’t always positive

Kendall O’Brien February 24, 2022
It’s okay to love yourself while wanting to improve yourself too.
Hannah Bohn

Let Your Hair Down: We should ditch body positivity for body neutrality

Hannah Bohn November 26, 2019
Body neutrality welcomes and encourages all shapes and sizes with varying comfort zones to pour love, compassion and forgiveness into our bodies. It promotes allowing ourselves to let go, be kind to our physical being and celebrate the relationships we form between our bodies and minds.
Students browse donated clothes at the Community Service Center on the fourth floor of the George Sherman Union during a weekend-long clothing swap hosted by project 70. DANIEL MU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student-led clothing swap promotes sustainable fashion

Emma Deegan November 11, 2019
Student group “project 70” held its first Fall Clothing Swap Friday and Saturday, melding together issues of sustainability, affordability and body positivity. The event encouraged the Boston University community and the public to donate, take or browse pre-owned clothing.
EDITORIAL: Barbie's body positivity not totally genuine

EDITORIAL: Barbie’s body positivity not totally genuine

Editors January 29, 2016

Life in plastic just got a little more fantastic. In an effort to boost its steadily falling sales, Mattel has broadened its Barbie dolls’ appearances to include four different sizes: original, curvy,...

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