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The Daily Free Press

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Boston, Chelsea, Somerville defend sanctuary city policies amid increased ICE activity

Emma Clement February 28, 2025
Amid tension between the City of Boston and White House Border Czar Tom Homan, Massachusetts cities Chelsea and Somerville filed lawsuits Monday against the Trump administration for attempting to defund police departments over sanctuary city policies.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

After the Whistle: a fitting goodbye to Goodison leads to an intensifying title race

Ryan Abazari February 20, 2025
Last weekend, all eyes turned to a rescheduled fixture at Goodison Park as Everton and Liverpool played in the final ever Merseyside Derby at the 132-year-old grounds. Liverpool entered at the top of the table, looking to expand its lead during its chase for a second-ever Premier League title.
Boston University’s College of Communication. COM opened the new Center for Media and Innovation for Social Impact which will address communication issues around many topics, including climate justice and housing in Boston. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

COM unveils Center on Media Innovation for Social Impact

Josie Kalbfleisch February 19, 2025
Boston University's College of Communication Center on Media Innovation for Social Impact was unveiled, with hopes to officially begin the program in the summer
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

After the Whistle: Premier League Matchweek 24 features relegation scrap, historic turnaround

Ryan Abazari February 5, 2025
To start the weekend, third-place Nottingham Forest hosted mid-table Brighton & Hove Albion. Both teams entered the match off losses — Forest was coming off a 5-0 thrashing from AFC Bournemouth, while Brighton lost 1-0 on a penalty to Everton.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: New seasons, new players, new game

Benjamin Lee October 5, 2023
A new season has arrived and so have many changes in the footballing world. The summer is a chaotic time, with transfers, managers being sacked and fans having renewed hope, no matter how bad or good their last season was.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Title races … again

Benjamin Lee April 25, 2023
In this week's edition of The Mezzala, columnist Benjamin Lee breaks down the tightly contested title races in Germany and England.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

Football coaches are dropping like flies in the UK

Benjamin Lee April 6, 2023
Columnist Benjamin Lee discusses the recent slew of firings in UK Football in this week's edition of The Mezzala.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Spanish drama and Napoli’s success

Benjamin Lee March 14, 2023
Columnist Benjamin Lee breaks down José María Enríquez Negreira's scandal and Napoli's recent success.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: What is going on in South London?

Benjamin Lee February 23, 2023
The drama in European soccer is heating up. Will Chelsea find a new coach to fix their woes? Will Bayern Munich be dethroned in Bundesliga?
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: A turbulent transfer window

Benjamin Lee February 1, 2023
After strong performances in the World Cup, some players gained the attention of club teams looking to improve their roster. However, some clubs made moves fueled by desperation rather than logic.
People holding up a sign with a heading that says "Peligro Danger," surrounded by other protestors holding signs

Residents, environmental activists protest East Boston substation

Sydney Spottiswood January 31, 2023
East Boston residents and environmental activists continue to gather in protest Wednesday over the construction of a substation near the Chelsea Creek.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Football since the World Cup

Benjamin Lee January 24, 2023
Since the end of the World Cup, Arsenal has continued building upon a historic season and the transfer market has changed the landscape of football around the globe.
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