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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

A mother is a walking miracle | All Thanks to You

Sophia Keohane April 7, 2025
I guess I’ve won the lottery if I’m anything like that — she is undeniably epic. She’s a hard worker with a great sense of humor. She’s loving, kind and has inspired me to become the woman that I am today. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Online thrift like a pro by using keywords

Grace Halepis December 3, 2023
While I will always prefer in person thrifting to online, over the years, I have curated a reliable regimen for moments when personal time is a luxury.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

There is no real way to “look gay”

Lea Rivel October 26, 2023
Media has often shown society that the way to show that you’re a queer woman (whether that be lesbian, bisexual, pansexual or any other label), is to dress more masculine, carry yourself a certain way or overtly wear rainbow colors. Because of this, people often have a narrow perspective of how we look and dress.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

I like to buy my stories secondhand

Kal Hawley October 25, 2023
People used to talk a lot about how much they hated getting hand-me-downs. As the youngest sibling, I had a plethora of clothing that was older than me filling up my closet. But nowadays, I seek out hand-me-down clothing, whether that’s from my family, my friends or local thrift stores. I get so much more enjoyment out of the history (or potential history) behind the pieces than simply buying a shirt from a department store. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

A fabric-al extension of yourself

Gabriella Di Dea October 12, 2023
Not to throw around cliches, but expressing yourself through fashion is just another way to “wear your heart on your sleeve,” both in the figurative and fabric sense. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The cut-collar revolution: becoming the ultimate upcycler

Siena Gordillo September 29, 2023
Boston University’s fashion identity is vast and diverse, but a staple among all students’ wardrobes seems to be an emphasis on sustainability and upcycle-ability. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Back in Boston: what to wear this fall

Siena Gordillo September 20, 2023
As we venture further into the season, my fall fashion lineup is fresh on my mind. Here are my outfit picks for some classic Boston outings this year.
Analise Bruno | Senior Graphic Artist

Couture and controversy: Don’t put Karl Lagerfeld on a pedestal | Tough Love

Analise Bruno May 2, 2023
Perhaps Wintour chose Lagerfeld to be the man of the evening because of his ties to a big-name brand like Chanel — but I wonder, shouldn’t morals come above prestidge? Do we really want to conflate Lagerfeld’s controversial legacy with that of the renowned Met?
Yvonne Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

Did my body become everyone else’s business? | Is it Just Me Or?

Grace Donahue April 26, 2023
Women and femme-presenting individuals have their bodies picked at, critiqued and obsessed over persistently. It does get worse seasonally. When pants become shorts and turtlenecks turn into tank tops, some people think that gives them license to pass judgements on people walking down the street. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

F&R’s Fashion Show ‘Gardenia’: a review

Margaret Corona April 6, 2023
The Metcalf Trustee Center was ornamented with subtle yet beautiful flora, including shrubs, a soft-pink gardenia lanyard lining the back of the stage and bouquets of flowers trailing the catwalk.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Sustainability in style: Credo and Covet

Kendall O’Brien March 31, 2023
Trends aren’t always worth following, but one trend consumers should subscribe to is sustainability. Consumers have taken a newfound interest in eco conscious actions, and stores are taking notice.
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Professional Clothing Closet reevaluates booking system after semester-long scheduling struggles

Kwot Anwey February 1, 2023
Boston University’s Professional Clothing Closet, which provides students with free, professional attire, has reevaluated its booking system to resolve its struggles with high demand and limited availability.
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