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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Netflix and actually chill, rethinking college sexpectations

Analise Bruno October 27, 2024
Dear Abby: I’m a freshman and I want to hear your thoughts about sex. I feel like I’ve heard so much gossip and judgment around the act; and I don’t know what to believe. Is there a right time to do it? Is there a limit to the number of sexual partners I should have? I’m very lost. 
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Parental approval | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka October 27, 2024
Dear Doctors, I’m dating someone from another culture, and I’m not sure my parents will approve. But they want to meet him over the holiday. What should I do? Sincerely, Perplexed
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The crush industry is dying

Sophia Keohane October 1, 2024
The vision of my crush-life felt like one of those black and white cowboy movies where the tumbleweeds dance across the screen.
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Trust | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka September 19, 2024
Dear Doctors, I suspect that my boyfriend may be cheating on me. What should I do? Sincerely, Perplexed
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Ripping off the breakup bandaid –– here’s how

Analise Bruno September 8, 2024

Dear Abby: I have to confess, I’m thinking of breaking up with my boyfriend. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great guy and I still love him, but we’ve been fighting a lot recently, and it’s draining...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Can we ever really be friends with our exes?

Analise Bruno September 3, 2024

Dear Abby: My ex and I just split and in her last text to me she asked if we could still be friends. I’m still really hurt, but I really do love and miss her — but how can I settle for just being a...

Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

I don’t need to be loved by you

Josh Rosenthal April 28, 2023
My desire to feel loved by past partners was so strong that it eclipsed my well-being.
Couple

First date tips from someone who has been on one date

Michelle Grullon February 10, 2023
Did we ever go on a second date? No, but I still had a pleasant first dating experience and will happily share some things I learned.
Emma Moneuse/DFP STAFF

Gender Justice: Time to unpack your internalized misogyny

Meredith Varner February 26, 2021
So many female celebrities get hate from other women for similarly arbitrary reasons, and it all comes from internalized misogyny. It is time to stop this ugly behavior of women tearing down other women and leave it behind in middle school.
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