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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Día de los Muertos: How to build your own ofrenda to honor the deceased

Daniela Cejudo Curiel October 23, 2023
While it might seem odd to want ghosts in your home, in my homeland, we welcome them with open arms.
A woman stands at the decorated altar placed in Copley Square in celebration of Mexican holiday Día de Muertos this past weekend. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston celebrates Dia de Muertos over the weekend at Copley Square

Hannah Shearer November 6, 2019
Bright, lively music swirled around pots of marigolds and dozens of people, all chatting, laughing and celebrating the memories of those they love that couldn’t be there. Over the weekend, these elements helped bring life to Copley Square.
Academy Award-winning producer Darla K. Anderson spoke about her career and the production of Disney Pixar’s “Coco” at Boston University Thursday morning. DARLA ANDERSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Oscar-winning ‘Coco’ producer headed to BU to speak about career, cultural diversity in film

Dahlia Maleh November 7, 2018
This Thursday on Día de los Muertos, “Coco” producer Darla Anderson journeyed onto campus to give students an in-depth look into her career.
Marsh Chapel's Global Ministries Department and the Boston University Mexican Student Association celebrated the Dia de los Muertos on Nov. 1. PHOTO COURTESY PABLO RODRIGUEZ

Dia de los Muertos celebration supports cultural community on campus

Jih-Chieh Yun November 4, 2015

Mexican communities around the world began celebrating “Dia de los Muertos,” or the Day of the Dead, Sunday. Dia de los Muertos is a traditional holiday that honors deceased loved ones through prayers,...

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