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Executive producer Sophia Falbo and anchors Jezelle Anim-Addo and Eloise Lushina (left to right) talking in between takes of BUTV’s “United We Vote” election show. Boston University student journalists covered the 2024 Presidential Election for student organizations including WTBU and BUTV. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU student journalists across mediums work tirelessly to bring election coverage to campus

Hannah Portman November 7, 2024
In Studio West in the Boston University College of Communication, students assumed their respective positions on the anchor desk, behind the camera, in front of the teleprompter and at the control board. BU student journalists across varying mediums have poured hours of dedication into creating comprehensive, impartial news coverage for campus organizations of the 2024 Presidential Election on Nov. 5.
Students crowd Nickerson Field during SPLASH, Boston University’s bi-annual club fair. Thousands of students attend the fair each year to browse more than 400 organizations. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Diving into Splash: a guide for navigating the September club fair

Lindsay Shachnow June 2, 2023
Splash, Boston University's first club fair of the year, is coming to Nickerson Field this September. From political groups to cultural groups, there are 450 diverse student organizations at BU.
A paper on display outside of the Daily Free Press office on Commonwealth Avenue. The Daily Free Press will relaunch its investigative team in the fall to bring in-depth stories on issues within the BU community. HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFF

Daily Free Press relaunches newly structured investigative team

Kiera Mcdonald June 2, 2023
Boston University’s independent student-run newspaper launches an investigative unit to uncover issues affecting the BU community.
The Boston University Study Abroad main website. BU offers many ways to expand learning beyond the classroom. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Take advantage of your time at BU: three ways to learn beyond the classroom

Caitlin Beal June 2, 2023
“No matter what, you’re going to learn so much about yourself,” said rising senior Aidan Walsh of her experience studying abroad in London, one of the many ways BU students are able to take their education to the next level.
BUTV10

BUTV10 transitions with new faculty advisors after Christopher Cavalieri’s departure

Daily Free Press Staff February 5, 2023
Adam Boyajy and Tina McDuffie completed their first semester as the new faculty advisors for BUTV10, following Christopher Cavalleri’s departure due to allegations.
Boston University men's soccer

From FIU backup to BU starter — men’s soccer goalkeeper Francesco Montali elevated his game

Bobby Serafin November 9, 2022
2022 Patriot League Goalie of the Year Francesco Montali has been impressive in his second year on the men's soccer team at Boston University. Hailing from Florida, he played two years at Florida International University before transferring to BU and becoming the starting goalkeeper at Nickerson Field.
Camera equipment in Studio West at Boston University College of Communication. BU’s Equal Opportunity Office will be looking into allegations of sexual misconduct against COM assistant professor Christophor Cavalieri. MAGGIE WEN/DFP STAFF

Boston University ‘looking into’ allegations of sexual misconduct against Christophor Cavalieri

Walker Armstrong April 25, 2022
University officials released statements the day after The Daily Free Press published an article on Cavalieri's alleged sexual misconduct.
Anchor Alex Dowd for butv10 news show The Wire. The Wire addressed recent misconduct allegations leveled against its faculty adviser, Christophor Cavalieri, in a morning news broadcast Friday.

BREAKING: Butv10 shows address Christophor Cavalieri’s alleged misconduct on morning news

Jean Paul Azzopardi April 22, 2022
“We are aware of the sexual misconduct allegations made against butv10’s faculty adviser Christophor Cavalieri," said one of its anchors
A control room in Studio West at Boston University College of Communication. MAGGIE WEN/DFP STAFF

Former, current students accuse BU assistant professor Christophor Cavalieri of sexual misconduct

Walker Armstrong April 21, 2022
The Daily Free Press spoke to 51 individuals, 35 of which are current and former students. Many allege Cavalieri sexually harassed and verbally abused them.
A writer. Samantha writes about the meditative process of writing every day to disentangle complicated thoughts and feelings. COURTESY OF MATHILDE LANGEVIN VIA UNSPLASH

Writing is good for the soul

Samantha Elizondo October 20, 2021
I feel like writing things down for myself allows me to actually work through them.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Journalists don’t need to go to college to study journalism, but it provides an advantage

Editors March 1, 2021
Should journalists go to college? The answer is: maybe. It’s an individual choice, but there will unfortunately always be an advantage to higher education.
Black, Female and Funny webinar hosted by the College of Communication

Black female comedy TV writers talk experience in the industry at COM panel

Yiran Yu February 19, 2021
Two Black female TV comedy writers spoke at a College of Communication virtual panel about their experiences in the industry.
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