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Jodi Tang | Graphic Artist

The myth of escape

Gabriel Martins February 21, 2025
But growing is inevitable, regardless of where you are. We have this mentality that we must evolve or die, but evolving doesn’t mean changing your life dramatically. We evolve in little ways every day— even if it’s in the courage it takes to live at home.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Truth, spared | On the Record

Addison Schmidt February 2, 2023
When celebrity memoirs are not published solely to revive the career of a faded rockstar, they do something even more audacious. They tell the truth. 
Harvard Book Store is one of many businesses struggling to make money due to the COVID-19 pandemic. COURTESY OF EDWARD EL VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Harvard Book Store publicizes financial struggle, receives outpour of support

Yiran Yu October 29, 2020
Hundreds of local businesses have steadily lost revenue during the pandemic without their usual foot traffic, and Harvard Book Store is among them.
Mother-daughter duo Dana Bonner and Florence Taylor of Dorchester’s Pink & Pretty nail salon showcase their craft on their Instagram page, @pinkandprettyceo. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Black-owned businesses across Boston

Cameron Morsberger June 12, 2020
In light of the racial and societal strains that recent events have augmented, as well as the added pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences, here are several Boston-based Black-owned businesses and creators to check out.
Buying textbooks can be an expensive endeavour. FreeP has some tips to help you. PHOTO COURTESY WOHNAI/ FLICKR

How to pay less for expensive textbooks

Eduard Miska June 5, 2018

To buy or not to buy — when it comes to buying textbooks, your options can be limited. To save or not to save, here are some FreeP tips on the costly world of buying textbooks at Boston University. Barnes...

BU has moved forward with their plans to sell the building occupied by the Barnes and Noble and the iconic Citgo sign among others. PHOTO BY PAIGE TWOMBLY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU’s sale of Kenmore properties remains thoughtful to bookstore

Kyler Sumter January 25, 2016

Boston University has moved forward with its plans to sell many of its Kenmore Square properties after nearly four decades of ownership. Barnes and Noble’s lease will be extended through the change...

Boston’s independent bookstores exhibit unique features

Daily Free Press Admin January 30, 2013

Buying books can be a long and grueling process. To the book aficionado, there is nothing better than wandering around the shelves of a well-stocked bookstore. One might know exactly what to look for,...

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