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Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

The Great Cannoli Debate: Reviewing Mike’s, Modern, and Bova’s

Andrew DiBiasio September 13, 2023
This cannoli dilemma has been heated since the 1950s and social media has launched this conundrum from local fame to national frenzy and I’m here to review each of my experiences.
Jacklyn Tsung | Senior Graphic Artist

John Fetterman is putting himself first. So can you. | On the Record

Addison Schmidt March 3, 2023
This recent pattern — in which politicians on preeminent stages across the world are willfully and publicly stepping back from their roles as leaders in order to protect their mental health has brought to light a critical debate: At what point should we sacrifice work for well-being?
Anthony Amore and Diana DiZoglio

Massachusetts State Auditor candidates clash about experience and transparency during debate ahead of Election Day

Matthew Eadie October 17, 2022
Candidates for Massachusetts State Auditor Anthony Amore and Diana DiZoglio debated on Sunday morning on CBS Boston. The candidates highlighted issues of tweets and experience.
East to West: Mar. 25, 2022

East to West: Mar. 25, 2022

Ellen Maloney March 25, 2022

April showers came early! Today on East to West, we cover the “Free Palestine” banner draped off the CAS roof, StuGov discussing plans for sexual assault on campus, investigation into East Boston...

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At-Large parties debate performative activism, marginalized group representation days ahead of elections

Daily Free Press Staff March 24, 2022
Voting will open in four days. Eight seats will be distributed according to the percentage of the vote each party receives.
Mayoral candidate Annissa Essaibi-George speaks during a debate against candidate Michelle Wu

Wu, Essaibi George square off on transit, childcare in final televised debate before 2021 mayoral election

Cici Yu October 26, 2021
Mayoral candidates Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu faced-off in their final TV debate.
East to West: Oct. 18, 2021

East to West: Oct. 18, 2021

Veronica Thompson October 18, 2021

Technology is making an impact on climate change! Today on East to West, we cover CleanTech Club’s new green initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion Discussion history of disability movement, the...

Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

A Room With a View: X equals X in algebra and real life, but it’s not always a bad thing

Antonia Lehnert September 13, 2021
It’s time for us to grow out of the illusions offered by free will and accept a certain degree of determinism.
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A call for opinions that listen: A Fall 2021 preview of the Freep opinion

Bini Ollivier-Yamin August 31, 2021
Public opinion-having is not a matter of simply talking about your beliefs, but rather, it is also about listening attentively enough to form an opinion at all.
Kara Chen/DFP STAFF

Diamonds and Rust: To debate or not to debate

Joel Herbert October 29, 2020
Our thoughts may not change immediately as the result of a debate, and we may leave many debates feeling worse than before. However, through constant exposure to differing ideas and personal techniques in thought, we can hope to live with reasonable and honest beliefs.
East to West: Oct. 9, 2020

East to West: Oct. 9, 2020

Justin Tang October 9, 2020

Today, we’ll cover extra steps for voters in isolation/quarantine housing, a professional fraternity under scrutiny for an unofficial gathering, young people causing an uptick in Boston coronavirus...

Democratic Sen. Edward Markey faced off against his Republican challenger Kevin O’Connor in their first and only debate before the Nov. 3 election. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Markey and O’Connor meet in first and only debate together

Jun Li October 6, 2020
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and Republican nominee Kevin O’Connor faced off in their first and only debate Monday evening. The two are competing for a U.S. Senate seat.
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