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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

‘A Modern Farewell’ had me cry-laughing all over again

Samantha Genzer March 31, 2025
The documentary reminds us that this show was not just about comedy. It was about relationships, the memories and the beautifully chaotic love that makes a family feel real. 
Liza Berdykulova | Graphic Artist

And the Oscar goes to…your binge list: Six Academy Award-nominated movies to watch

Ananya Swaroop February 26, 2025
The anticipation around Oscar Day is high, so here is just the thing for you to get over the jitters — an Oscars binge list. This guide has some of the best movies of 2024 — from visually stunning sci-fi epics to exciting dramas and musical masterpieces.
Zach Anderson

Dialogue and discomfort: BU senior creates documentary about antisemitism on college campuses

Emily Wyrwa April 24, 2023
Zach Anderson, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, plans to release “Antisemitism: Here On Our Campus” on May 2 on YouTube.
Yvonne Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

A conversation on ‘One Child Nation’

Rachel Zhong April 13, 2023
"One Child Nation" is a documentary that follows the aftereffects of China's one-child policy that limited a family to have only one child.
Eric Park

‘In Cod We Trust’: Two BU students win Sony Future Filmmakers Award

Vikrant Sabharwal March 21, 2023
Park and Edwards, both seniors in the College of Communication, have won in the nonfiction category in the Sony Future Filmmaker competition.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Deep dive: Netflix’s ‘White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch’

Grace Knoop April 26, 2022
A deep dive into Netflix's new documentary, "White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch."
Director Erin Lee Carr at WBUR CitySpace

WBUR CitySpace hosts screening, Q&A of HBO’s ‘Undercurrent’ with director Erin Lee Carr

Liam Fitzpatrick March 21, 2022
WBUR's Lisa Mullins moderated the conversation about Carr's new two-part documentary.
A clip from the Zulu film “Nabantwa Bam’.” The Boston University African Studies Library held a virtual discussion of the film Wednesday night. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

CineMAfriq hosts film discussion on the film ‘Nabantwa Bam’,’ Apartheid in South Africa

Hailey Pitcher November 22, 2021
The Boston University Pardee School of Global Studies African Studies Center hosted the film discussion.
Nancy Hopkins from the film Picture a Scientist

‘Picture a Scientist’ screening discusses women’s obstacles in STEM careers

Caroline Bowden April 22, 2021
The panel includes topics of sexual harassment and assault and promotes a support network for women in STEM.
daffodil planted in a garden

Daffodils line Boston’s path toward spring, healing

Colbi Edmonds April 20, 2021
Marathon Daffodils delivered thousands of daffodils to frontline workers at Boston-area hospitals.
my octopus teacher on netflix

REVIEW: ‘My Octopus Teacher’ is not for the faint of heart

Julia Furmanek April 12, 2021
The story of a magnificent creature ... and an egotistical man who won’t leave her the hell alone.
Danny Pudi at San Diego comic con

‘Community’’s Abed Nadir is the perfect representation of Gen Z’s main character obsession

Grace Donahue March 30, 2021
Abed Nadir from “Community” is a Gen Z kid at heart — or Gen Z-ers are just copying Nadir.
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