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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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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. 
Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

Why I want to be a filmmaker, even when it feels impossible

Isabella Laikin March 27, 2025
My pursuit of filmmaking isn't about accolades or recognition — it’s about the opportunity to tell stories that resonate deeply, challenge perceptions and contribute to a broader cultural conversation.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Journalism will always be about people — AI can’t change that | Editorial

Editors February 28, 2025
Focusing on maximizing efficiency and cutting costs by employing artificial intelligence over real reporters will only harm the news industry in the long run. We must take action to protect both journalists as individuals and journalism as societal necessity. AI isn’t going away — but that doesn’t mean we should blindly accept its encroachment into areas that are best left for human hands.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Beauty is now in the AI of the beholder | Tough Love

Analise Bruno October 3, 2023
With the advancement of artificial intelligence, some AI generated beauty filters are becoming more and more popular. However, innovations like these might be doing more harm than good.
Brett Abrams | Graphic Artist

Digital note taking with Notability — leave the notebooks behind

Amber Morris March 21, 2023
Notability offered me a smooth transition from physical notebooks and mechanical pencils to having a digital binder of notes.
CAMMY MORSBERGER/DFP STAFF

Letter from the Editor: A final word

Colbi Edmonds April 28, 2021
I will always be indebted to this paper and the people here who have given me a space to grow.
Emma Moneuse/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Toxic work environments at student newspapers are a direct result of the journalism industry

Editors March 3, 2021
As a consequence of being more open and understanding of students’ workloads — and perhaps in the future, being able to pay them — school newspapers can outgrow the journalism industry by being more inclusive and equitable.
“Homemade,” a seven-episode documentary series that features recipes from across the world. Boston University alumna Ivana Strajin created the series, which will be released Feb. 15. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU alumna’s documentary web series highlights multicultural dishes, stories

Emma Vacirca January 28, 2021
Every college student craves a homemade meal from time to time, and BU College of Communication alumna Ivana Strajin was no exception. Strajin created the multicultural food documentary web series “HOMEMADE," which highlights international recipes and the stories behind them, after being inspired for her love of multi-generational dishes.
Jun LI/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Social media lifestyle is tainted with toxicity

Editors November 13, 2020
But behind the facade of business-savvy, carefree young adults is an industry filled with a deeply-bred toxicity that favors shallowness and ingenuity.
Zachary Bos, the editor of New England Review of Books, speaks during Pub Con at BU on Sunday morning. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU hosts weekend conference for aspiring student writers, publishers

Armand Manoukian March 18, 2018
Boston University’s BookLab hosted this year’s Northeast Student PubCon, a student-led conference meant to advise aspiring writers and editors on the ins and outs of the publishing industry.
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