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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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College of Communication students at Boston University launched a pro bono communications firm called “empath worldwide” to help small businesses around the globe who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN

BU students launch pro bono communications firm amid pandemic

Belle He August 17, 2020
In an economy significantly impacted by COVID-19 and a nation slowly recovering from financial hardship,Boston University students are addressing the need for public relations services by offering to work at no cost.
Great Scott, a live music venue in Allston, closes its doors after 44 years in business. Its final two months saw performance cancellations due to the coronavirus. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Local performers reflect on permanent closure of iconic Boston music venue Great Scott

Molly Farrar May 12, 2020
For 44 years Bostonians frequented Great Scott, swigging drinks and enjoying live music at the iconic local favorite. But the beloved underground indie locale announced it will not be reopening after quarantine.
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