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Final Word: A letter from the editor

Breanne Kovatch December 6, 2018
When my friend profiled me for her class, she asked me, “What do you want to do in the future?” I had answered that I wanted to be the editor-in-chief of The Daily Free Press.
After searching the Kenmore Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority station, police officers emerged onto Beacon Street in Kenmore Square to search buildings in the area for a suspect believed to have had a gun. VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Police respond to report of armed man near Landmark Center, Kenmore Square

Breanne Kovatch October 16, 2018
Buildings in and near Kenmore Square were on lockdown Tuesday while the Boston Police Department investigated a report of a male in the area who may have had a gun.
Students jump over water coming from a pipe in Danielsen Hall after evacuating the dorm. A fire on the ninth floor of Danielsen caused the evacuation Tuesday. PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Danielsen Hall evacuated for small fire, water leak

Daily Free Press Staff September 6, 2018
Danielsen Hall was evacuated Wednesday afternoon due to a water leak that displaced up to four students overnight.

Final Climate Action Plan approved by BU’s Board of Trustees

Daily Free Press Staff December 11, 2017

The Boston University Board of Trustees approved a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions, as well as increase weather resilient infrastructure university-wide on Thursday. The final version of the Climate...

Police barricade an exit out of the Boston Common while Rally for the Republic demonstrators leave the park at the end of the protest. Counterprotesters yell "Who do you serve, who do you protect?" at the police officers. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Free speech rally once again brings controversy to the Common

Breanne Kovatch November 20, 2017

  Mirroring the Boston Free Speech rally in August, the Rally for the Republic brought controversy to the Boston Common Saturday afternoon. Heavily regulated by Boston police officers, around...

Josh Zakim winds down the evening laughing with supporters at his election watch party at the Baseball Tavern Tuesday night. Incumbent Zakim beat challenger Kristin Mobilia. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

District 8, 9 City Council seats go to incumbents

Daily Free Press Staff November 8, 2017

By: Breanne Kovatch, Amanda Kaufman, Kaylie Felsberg and Isabel Contreras After a day of voting in Boston, it became clear that Josh Zakim and Mark Ciommo — two incumbent city councilors — would...

Protesters march during the Boston Women's March in January. March Forward Massachusetts announces the launch of women-led group MARCH ON. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DFP FILE PHOTO

New organization born from Women’s Marches

Breanne Kovatch October 25, 2017

  The organizers of the Women’s Marches in January have created a new, women-led political organization to broaden the reach and goals of the march. March Forward Massachusetts, one of...

Clintons hold annual student-involved meeting at Northeastern University

Daily Free Press Staff October 15, 2017

By Breanne Kovatch, Tara Srinivasan, Jen Racoosin and Hannah Schoenbaum The Clinton Global Initiative University kicked off its 10th anniversary meeting this weekend — which was hosted for the...

Members of the Boston City Council sit for a meeting on April 24 at Boston City Hall to discuss the budget for the 2018 fiscal year. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/ DFP FILE PHOTO

District 9 City Council preliminary election: Ciommo, Bowser move on to general election

Breanne Kovatch September 27, 2017

  Boston City Council incumbent Mark Ciommo and candidate Brandon Bowser won the preliminary elections for the District 9 councilor seat, which covers the Allston-Brighton area, on Tuesday...

The City of Boston collaborates with Cambridge and Copenhagen to sign a climate memorandum focusing on the cities' climate goals. PHOTO COURTESY GAVIN DAVIS

Boston partners with Cambridge, Copenhagen to address climate change

Breanne Kovatch September 26, 2017

Boston is teaming up with cities near and far — from Cambridge and Copenhagen — in the fight against climate change. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, Cambridge City Manager Louis DePasquale and Copenhagen...

In response to Governor Charlie Baker’s efforts to privatize the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Machinists Union Local 264 Boston launch “Don’t Give Away the MBTA," campaign. PHOTO BY MEGHANA PATNANA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA bus mechanics fight looming privatization

Breanne Kovatch September 22, 2017

Machinists Union Local 264 Boston, a union representing bus mechanics at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, is fighting against potential privatization of their jobs with their campaign...

Irene Li, co-founder of Mei Mei which is located in Brookline, is on Zagat’s 30 Under 30 National list. PHOTO BY LILLIAN LI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mei Mei’s Irene Li recognized nationally for expertise in hospitality

Breanne Kovatch September 21, 2017

Need someone to wash dishes for three hours on a weekday or plunge a toilet all while running a full-fledged business? Irene Li, Mei Mei co-founder and now one of Zagat’s National 30 Under 30 finalists,...

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