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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

Why I want to be a filmmaker, even when it feels impossible

Isabella Laikin March 27, 2025
My pursuit of filmmaking isn't about accolades or recognition — it’s about the opportunity to tell stories that resonate deeply, challenge perceptions and contribute to a broader cultural conversation.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Reimagining Hollywood: The rise of indie film

Isabella Laikin March 21, 2025
For all of us who hold a camera with trembling hands and a story in our hearts, the rising prominence of indie films and the support of groundbreaking production companies underscore that making a difference, one heartfelt story at a time, is not just possible but essential.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Halloween and sustainability: a grave issue

Anna Welsh October 22, 2023
In a few days, many will inevitably turn to Amazon Prime to fast-track their last-minute costume idea to their dorm mailbox. But just as fast as they are thrown together, the colorful wigs and cheap, nylon tutus will be stuffed into the back of a closet or deep in a trash bin.
Brett Abrams | Senior Graphic Artist

The era of creativi-GPT | Cultspiracy

Kim Schneider April 7, 2023
As the impending threat of moral and intelligent AI looms, I’ll be nervously biting my nails and appreciating the humanity of writing while it still lasts.
Sophia Flissler / DFP Staff

Let Your Hair Down: The pressure to succeed pollutes our creativity

Hannah Bohn November 16, 2021
In a society that overly incentivizes success in the form of monetary value, creativity and expression often falls by the wayside.
From left to right: Judy Braha, Julie Leven, Micah Rosegrant and Jonathan Allen composed Monday’s cross-department panel on the topic of creative entrepreneurship and innovation between the arts and other industries. MOHAN GE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Creative entrepreneurship panel redefines innovation

Ava Berger November 12, 2021
The panel aimed to include creatives in business and innovation discussions.
A Profession Is Not A Personality | Is It OK If I Record?

A Profession Is Not A Personality | Is It OK If I Record?

Angela Yang October 17, 2021

This week, Sarah and Angela react to an Atlantic column by Arthur C. Brooks titled, "A profession is not a personality." The article feels like a much-needed callout of the workaholism ingrained...

copley society of art painter on newbury street

Copley Art Society plans national summertime show

Taylor Brokesh April 28, 2021
Registration closed Monday for the Copley Society of Art’s “Connected Land and Sea” national show.
The USS Constitution Museum’s annual LEGO Maritime Festival kicked off virtually Saturday for participants of all ages. AZREEN REHMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

USS Constitution Museum hosts virtual LEGO Maritime Festival

Sam Trottenberg February 16, 2021
The festival encompasses activities for all ages, including a LEGO shipbuilding competition and a virtual tour of a LEGO model of the USS Constitution, according to the USS Constitution Museum website.
Boston-based artist Alexis Higgins was featured in VSCO’s 2020 Year in Review. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

VSCO year-in-review features young Bostonian, celebrates artists’ resilience

Emma Vacirca February 11, 2021
The original art of Boston-based 22-year-old artist Alexis Higgins was part of VSCO's first-ever Year in Review in 2020.
The Boston Ballet is offering a streamed “Look Back, Focus Forward” performance and a monthly at-home studio program to virtual audiences this year in place of its usual in-person productions. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

Boston Ballet keeps dancing with virtual ‘BB@yourhome’ program

Nicole Bartuch January 28, 2021
While nearly all live performances are on hold, Boston Ballet's "BB@yourhome" program gives new audiences the opportunity to discover dancers’ talent and be entertained — at a time when the industry demands creativity. The “Look Back, Focus Forward” performance joined in its first ever virtual season Jan. 21, and will be available until the end of the month.
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Creating community: A Spring preview of FreeP features

Lily Kepner January 21, 2021
The features section — “featz” for short — has always been a place where student voices are heard. This semester, in a time dominated by a climate crisis, a racial justice movement and a pandemic, the features team will strive to tell those important stories with the student perspective in mind.
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