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The internet’s unfortunate idolization of Gypsy Rose Blanchard | Editorial

Editors January 22, 2024
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was met with online support after being released from prison for the murder of her abusive mother. While her crime can be absolved, can Gen Z's "unseriousness?"
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Still following the butterflies: Memorial film takes angelic spin on tragedy

Sarah Readdean April 20, 2021
"My True Fairytale" — a new film by D. Mitry — was inspired by his teen daughter's untimely death.
“Finding Agnes,” a Netflix original film released Monday, depicts a son's journey to learn more about his estranged mother after she suddenly passes. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: ‘Finding Agnes’ marks new take on the family drama

Rachel Do December 2, 2020
The film, which depicts a strained mother-son relationship, stands out against the typical family narrative in a sad but realistic manner.
“GraceLand,” a short film created by Boston University alumna Bonnie Kathleen Discepolo, follows a mother and her daughter Grace, who believes she is the reincarnation of Elvis Presley. COURTESY OF BONNIE KATHLEEN DISCEPOLO

BU alum conquers gender identity in Elvis Presley-inspired film

Ashley Soebroto November 5, 2020
A former BU School of Theater and College of Communication student recently released a narrative comedy short film "GraceLand," which explores topics of gender, identity and acceptance.
EDITORIAL: Parents, college students should maintain open communication

EDITORIAL: Parents, college students should maintain open communication

Editors December 7, 2015

As college students, many of us are guilty of poor communication with our parents and families, especially when we live 3,000 miles away from them. As freshman, it’s common to want to break away from...

Mandy Lee of MisterWives performs Sunday afternoon. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Boston Calling entices pop stars and indie fans alike

Steve Friedman October 1, 2015

  It was 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, and audience members were being swallowed by a uniform group of 20-somethings, their elbows trapped in a wave of bright flannels and baseball caps, knees driving...

REVIEW: Boston Calling starts off slow, ends with bang

REVIEW: Boston Calling starts off slow, ends with bang

Steve Friedman September 28, 2015

[mediagrid cat="22205"] This weekend’s Boston Calling music festival opened with something of a whimper. Just after 6 p.m. Friday, as dusk began to set in, South African singer-songwriter Gregory Alan...

Vancouver Sleep Clinic’s ‘Winter’ wonderland experiments with mellow indie folk

Daily Free Press Admin April 3, 2014

Boston University — much like the rest of the northern East Coast — has been enduring a painstakingly prolonged winter. Students have waged colossal snowball wars, taken their chances crossing the...

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