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Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Adult Life | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka November 17, 2024
Dear Doctors, I’m graduating this semester, and I’m really anxious about going into the working world. I don’t feel ready at all. What should I do? Sincerely, Perplexed
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Navigating the impending doom of graduation

Daniela Cejudo Curiel September 24, 2024
I felt it as soon as I stepped foot on campus again. The wave of nostalgia hit me like a truck, as did the knowledge I was entering my last year at Boston University.  I’ve felt this impending doom before, as a senior in high school who was also filled with uncertainty. This time though, we’re being pushed out into the actual “real world,”. The safety net of school life will soon be replaced by bills, jobs and the inevitable question: “What’s next?” 
Lavender graduation

GALLERY: Second Annual Lavender Celebration

Daily Free Press Staff June 10, 2023
Boston University celebrated graduating LGBTQ+ seniors in the second annual Lavender ceremony and reception organized by the Queer Activist Collective and BU’s LGBTQIA+ Faculty & Staff Community Network on May 20. A Lavender graduation, started at the University of Michigan in 1995, honors marginalized students’ achievements and contributions to the school, according to the Human Rights Campaign.
A student shouts and holds a sign reading “ew, David” during Zaslav’s speech. ZIYU (JULIAN) ZHU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: 2023 commencement brings joy, jeers and protest

Daily Free Press Staff June 2, 2023
Boston University class of 2023 had their commencement ceremony in Nickerson Field last Sunday amid controversy around the speaker, Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav. The Writers Guild of America protested outside the event while several students booed Zaslav during his speech.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Where to now?

Michelle Tian May 3, 2023
I hate goodbyes. I hate the weight it represents, the sadness it carries and the message others get from it. In many cases, goodbyes are things to celebrate. Goodbyes mean we’re moving on to something greater, something better
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Until the cafe kicks us out: A dedication to people

Katrina Liu May 1, 2023
This is my last article for the Daily Free Press, and I feel like I've said everything I've wanted to say throughout my four years. I've talked about songs I've loved, analyzed life's universal questions, given mediocre advice and more.
nickerson field at boston university

2021 in-person Commencement to be split into two ceremonies

Molly Farrar April 20, 2021
The decision was made in order to ensure social distancing and allow for increased attendance.
The Boston University Arts Initiative collaborated with BU Gaming Club on Friday to host a Minecraft block party DJed by DJ Zander in a virtual replica of the Tsai Performance Center. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU arts, gaming join forces to host Minecraft block party

Molly Farrar December 9, 2020
BU student, "DJ Zander," performed in the Tsai Performance Center on Friday, but the event wasn’t held in a building. Instead, he played in a Minecraft replica of the auditorium.
Boston University’s College of Communication. Alumni from COM and the College of Fine Arts working in late-night television shared career advice with film and television students at a virtual panel on Friday hosted by Sheila Sitomer and the COM “Cinematheque” series. ELIZA SHAW/ DFP FILE

Late-night TV producers share words of wisdom with BU film and TV students

Caroline Bowden November 19, 2020
Clips from late-night television often spread on social media after they air, but the process of getting these programs on TV takes a group of people who know how to get their audiences laughing.
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted a panel Tuesday to encourage students to incorporate human rights into their career paths. COLE SCHONEMAN/ DFP FILE

Int’l relations professionals share how to break into human rights work

Caroline Bowden November 12, 2020

As public health, migration and climate crises persist around the globe, younger generations, including current college students, will soon take on the burden of these issues. A panel of experts...

College completion rates higher than national average for Massachusetts private schools

College completion rates higher than national average for Massachusetts private schools

Ethan Cappello February 27, 2015

College completion rates at private institutions in Massachusetts surpass the national average, a Monday report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found. The report focuses on six-year...

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