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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Seeking solace out of the city is easier than it seems

Siena Griffin September 16, 2024
Being a college student in Boston supplies a seemingly endless list of things to do. However, the city, despite all of its perks, can undoubtedly be overstimulating — and I’m frequently struck with the need to escape.
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Boston on a budget: autumn edition

Eden Mor October 19, 2021
Explore all that Boston has to offer because you’ll be trudging through the snow before you know it.
A team hands-in. After trying a variety of extracurricular clubs and groups, Samantha writes about how it was after joining the BU women’s water polo club team that she felt a sense of direction at University.  COURTESY OF HANNAH BUSING VIA UNSPLASH

The importance of team sports

Samantha Elizondo October 7, 2021
Everyone has something to gain from being on a team, especially as a college student in a city.
Yvonne Tang/DFP Staff

Philosophical Soup: Spring is the worst season

Max Ferrandino April 28, 2021
Spring creates more profound problems for those who have allergies, lack heat or suffer from SAD.
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My perfect sick day

Grace Knoop April 16, 2021
My body is run down and tired after a long semester, so I had myself the ultimate sick day.
Sophia Flissler/DFP STAFF

Minority Report: Shot for Shot

Lincoln Son Currie April 15, 2021
Mandatory vaccinations are the only option at this point, and I credit BU for a sensible mandate.
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A guide to surviving 8 a.m. classes

Michelle Tian April 5, 2021
I thought I’d share a few tips that make getting through morning classes slightly easier.
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New England Council calls for doubling of Pell Grant

Samuele Petruccelli March 12, 2021
In an open letter released Monday, the Council urged members of the New England House and Senate delegations to draft legislation that would increase the maximum award available to give to recipients displaying extreme financial need.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Intentional Evolution: Learn to love breakfast

Samantha Elizondo March 5, 2021
Whether to reduce stress, make an Instagram-worthy smoothie bowl or simply start your morning off right, making breakfast for yourself every morning is a healthy habit.
“Homemade,” a seven-episode documentary series that features recipes from across the world. Boston University alumna Ivana Strajin created the series, which will be released Feb. 15. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU alumna’s documentary web series highlights multicultural dishes, stories

Emma Vacirca January 28, 2021
Every college student craves a homemade meal from time to time, and BU College of Communication alumna Ivana Strajin was no exception. Strajin created the multicultural food documentary web series “HOMEMADE," which highlights international recipes and the stories behind them, after being inspired for her love of multi-generational dishes.
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