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Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist

BUPD has changed its image since 2005 — is that enough? | Editorial

Editors April 4, 2025
Twenty years ago, The Daily Free Press published an editorial accusing the Boston University Police Department of “racial profiling” and a “lack of skill.” The piece outlined the 1984 killing of 19-year-old Christopher Dignan by a BUPD officer, detailing double-standards extended to University police and noting their routine targeting of minorities on BU’s campus.
Chief of Communications for Providence Public Schools Suzanne Ouellette. Ouellette was a staff photographer for the FreeP from 1997 to 1999. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Behind the lens of The Daily Free Press

Sarah Cruz April 4, 2025
In honor of the 55th anniversary of The Daily Free Press, we showcase previous photographers and photo editors and their favorite work for the FreeP.
BridgeToBU slate members (left to right) Hanna Yilma, Matthew Feliciano, Zakiya Majeed-Landau and Tony Wu. BridgeToBU is running for Boston University Student Government and is focused on creating a platform for student voices.COURTESY OF MERRICK HWANG/BRIDGETOBU

Student voices, unity are at the ‘core’ of BridgeToBU StuGov campaign

Hannah Portman March 26, 2025
Core — a single word with many meanings. But for Boston University Student Government slate BridgeToBU, it spells out the four fundamental words fueling their mission: community, outreach, response and empowerment.
People shop in Vivant Vintage on Newbury Street. The store officially opened this location Saturday. AVA RUBIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Vivant Vintage opens second location on Newbury Street, aims to “dress everyone”

Brontë Massucco March 4, 2025
While Newbury Street is known for drawing in large crowds on weekends, a line of shoppers took over the sidewalk as they waited for Vivant Vintage’s new location to officially open March 1.  Justin Pomerleau, owner and CEO of Vivant Vintage, opened the business’s flagship store in Lower Allston in 2014. Opening a location on Newbury Street has always been a dream of his. 
The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene resources and support page. Boston University students organized a crowdfunding campaign called Feeding NC for a class to support North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Helene. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU class launches crowdfunding campaign to support Hurricane Helene victims

Lindsay Gould December 2, 2024
North Carolina residents are facing unprecedented destruction and loss in the wake of Hurricane Helene. In response, students in Boston University’s Crowdfunding and Distribution class launched a crowdfunding campaign on Nov. 14 to support those impacted.
Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine members participating in a “study-in” at the Center for Computing and Data Sciences on Nov. 6. Following SJP’s study-ins, the Student Activities Office issued a formal warning to SJP stating it violated the university’s Interim Events and Demonstrations policy. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU issues formal warning to Students for Justice in Palestine for CDS “study-ins”

Isabelle Zhang November 21, 2024
BU SJP received a formal warning from SAO following a series of "study-in" protests at the BU Center for Computing and Data Sciences.
A voter casts their ballot at a ballot drop box by Boston City Hall on Sunday. Many college students are voting via mail-in ballot because they do not attend school in the state they are registered to vote in. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Mail-in ballot concerns influence BU students’ voting plans

Anna Albrecht November 5, 2024
Somewhere along the way, fiery dinner table debates became fires in ballot drop boxes. Lines of eager voters stretching around corners became the buzz of busy phone lines. The visuals of voting have changed in recent elections.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Student journalism is a valuable resource — the on-campus protests prove why | Editorial

Editors June 2, 2024
As social and political unrest continues to pop up on our feeds — including that beyond college campuses — it is vital to continue to follow the news, from both professional and student outlets alike. This allows for continued appreciation of citizen and student journalism, and puts a spotlight on truthful, daring and authentic reportage. 
Unmasked: What do you love about yourself?

Unmasked: What do you love about yourself?

Veronica Thompson December 6, 2023

Unmasked is the podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — what do you love about yourself? Hosted by Adam Lazowski and Veronica Thompson. Click...

Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine advocates stand across from each other at a die-in protest for Palestine in the George Sherman Union on Dec. 1. Students across Boston said they've had varying experiences with activism for Israel and Palestine. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Pro-Israel, Pro-Palestine demonstrations coincide in Boston

Daily Free Press Staff December 5, 2023
Pictures from Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine demonstrations beginning in early October on Boston University’s campus and around the city.
How do you deal with emotional pain?

How do you deal with emotional pain?

Veronica Thompson November 17, 2023

Unmasked is the podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — how do you deal with emotional pain? Click here to stream this episode of “Unmasked”...

Unmasked: How do you deal with emotional pain?

Unmasked: How do you deal with emotional pain?

Veronica Thompson November 17, 2023

Unmasked is the podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was "How do you deal with Emotional Pain?" Click here to stream this episode of “Unmasked”...

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