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Jonathan Klarfeld, longtime journalism professor, dies at 80

Jonathan Klarfeld, longtime journalism professor, dies at 80

Andres Picon January 11, 2018

Boston University lost a longtime professor and mentor with the death of Jonathan Klarfeld Monday night. Klarfeld taught journalism in the College of Communication for more than 40 years. He was 80 years...

Blueberry pie doughnuts sit on display inside Mei Mei as part of a Stacked Donuts pop-up at the restaurant in April. PHOTO BY BROOKE JACKSON-GLIDDEN/DFP FILE PHOTO

Muse picks for best arts and culture of 2014

Hannah Landers December 11, 2014

Best New Boston Bite: 2014, year of the fancy doughnut Brooke Jackson-Glidden While San Francisco is hyperventilating over $4 toast, Boston has the breakfast game down with a new twist on a classic. Let’s...

REVIEW: Comfortable “Nutcracker” feels like recurring dream

Brooke Jackson-Glidden December 4, 2014

In Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s renowned ballet, “The Nutcracker,” the shifty-yet-kind Herr Drosselmeyer gives the blue-eyed, pure Clara Silberhaus a nutcracker toy for Christmas. That evening, from...

A "UCheeseburger" at UBurger in Kenmore Square is topped with American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and a house spread. PHOTO BY BROOKE JACKSON-GLIDDEN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The search for the true ‘Big Tasty’: The Daily Free Press Boston Burger Crawl

Ross Hsu November 21, 2014

Rundown The Crawl: Four Boston burger joints The Contenders: UBurger (cheeseburger), Tasty Burger (The Big Tasty), Boston Burger Company (Boston Burger with Cheese/The Pilgrim), Mr. Bartley’s (bacon...

The Culinary Arts Lab within the Boston University Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy program is an elective that gives students experience in cooking through field trips, lectures and hands-on classes. PHOTO BY ANN SINGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU gastronomy program combines academia with ‘culinaria’

Brooke Jackson-Glidden November 20, 2014

On an average weekday, Beth Wittenstein walks into the kitchens at 808 Commonwealth Ave. and starts cooking. She watches iconic Boston chefs and foodies carve, sauté and braise – and then she does it...

Rapper Mykki Blanco released his second mixtape, "Gay Dog Food," on Oct. 28. PHOTO COURTESY OF MYKKI BLANCO

REVIEW: Rapper Mykki Blanco creates irresistible ‘audible hangover’ with ‘Gay Dog Food’

Brooke Jackson-Glidden November 7, 2014

I don’t know if Mykki Blanco wants me to take off my clothes in the middle of the dance floor, lead an uprising against Valley-Girl zombies or participate in a queer satanic ritual. After listening to...

Bibimbap is a rice dish made up of meat and vegetables and topped with a fried egg. PHOTO BY BROOKE JACKSON-GLIDDEN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Bibim serves up Americanized take on Korean barbecue

Brooke Jackson-Glidden October 31, 2014

Bibim doesn’t look like any other Korean restaurant in Allston. Oak tables, wicker furniture and faux-incandescent light fixtures make the restaurant feel more like a Better Homes and Gardens spread...

Director Justin Simien talks with actress Tessa Thompson on the set of "Dear White People." PHOTO COURTESY OF ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS

INTERVIEW: Director Justin Simien “bobs and weaves” around perceptions in “Dear White People”

Brooke Jackson-Glidden October 24, 2014

Justin Simien, the director of “Dear White People,” given a limited released Oct. 17, really wants you to know he’s made a movie. More importantly, he wants you to think. “I was really inspired...

Members of the BU Ballroom Dance Club and Team perform at a competition. PHOTO COURTESY OF BU BALLROOM DANCE CLUB AND TEAM

Muse editors explore their niche with student groups, events on campus

Caroline Sun September 5, 2014

Much like its mythological namesake, the Muse is the creative force at The Daily Free Press that celebrates all things arts and culture – specifically film and television, lifestyle, food and music....

Boiling down the numbers: A “dining plan” for the off-campus resident

Daily Free Press Admin March 18, 2014

The freedom of controlling your diet in an off-campus apartment is a blessing — but it can also be a hazard. Newly independent students often catch themselves halfway through the month with no money...

Field notes from the funding cliff: Massachusetts’ autistic youth graduate with abysmal options

Daily Free Press Admin January 22, 2014

NOTE: The persons involved in this story chose to remain partially anonymous. David’s future could have been an easy case. The 21-year-old from Amherst was never confused about his future. He never...

2013 in arts and culture: MUSE reflects

Daily Free Press Admin December 8, 2013

Best new Boston bite: Braised beef dumplings blowing up By Brooke Jackson-Glidden Vegetarians, I’m sorry: you’re going to have to sit this one out. From the crispy, ginger-fragrant dumplings at...

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