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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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The Campaign for Boston University’s celebration event was held at Agganis Arena on Sept. 21 and featured a roster of speakers, skating performances and live music. MICHELLE ZHENG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Celebrating the end of the Campaign for Boston University

Michelle Zheng September 22, 2019
Performers and light shows filled Agganis Arena for Boston University’s celebration of the end of it’s seven-year fundraising campaign, the Campaign for Boston University, on Saturday. BU raised a total of $1,851,091,154 in donations over seven years, according to BU Today.
Meredith Varner

American Protest: How does Trump make it about him every time?

Meredith Varner September 16, 2018

It’s been just over a year since Hurricane Irma hit, and the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria follows closely behind. While these storms impacted the mainland of the United States, no one suffered...

Congressman John Lewis delivers the commencement address to Boston University's Class of 2018, urging graduates to speak up and be agents of change. PHOTO BY JACKIE ZHOU/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Congressman John Lewis speaks of acceptance, hope, at BU’s 145th commencement

Kiran Galani May 20, 2018
Over 7,000 students, among their family and friends, attended Boston University's 145th commencement ceremony at Nickerson Field Sunday afternoon.
Burke’s Bully Pulpit: Trump fumbles Puerto Rico

Burke’s Bully Pulpit: Trump fumbles Puerto Rico

Patrick Burke October 11, 2017

Late September, Hurricane Maria slammed Puerto Rico, leaving the island without food, water or power. President Donald Trump has taken a strange approach to solving this ongoing crisis: stepping back and...

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