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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

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Boston Globe editor becomes new chair of BU journalism department

Claire Law September 8, 2022
Brian McGrory will become the next chair of the Department of Journalism by the end of the year.
The Daily Free Press changes print day to Friday

The Daily Free Press changes print day to Friday

Board of Directors January 30, 2022
Newspaper changes publishing schedule to prioritize editor wellbeing.
Storrow Drive at night. Lifestyle editor Katrina reflects on her Fall semester, grateful for the unexpected moments and hidden blessings that emerged between her rigid schedule and plentiful responsibilities. KATRINA LIU/ DFP STAFF

What day is it?

Katrina Liu December 9, 2021
Within a structured routine, there exist pockets of time where the love of life exists.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Letter from the Editor: Pride beyond June

Lily Kepner July 2, 2021
Today, we leave June behind. But that does not mean Pride has to stay behind with it.
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.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Sincerely, Ally: Journalism — I love you, I love you not

Alexia Nizhny April 27, 2021
Journalism helped me overcome my fear of failure. I’m a better writer, artist and editor for it.
Boston University’s College of Communication. Alumni from COM and the College of Fine Arts working in late-night television shared career advice with film and television students at a virtual panel on Friday hosted by Sheila Sitomer and the COM “Cinematheque” series. ELIZA SHAW/ DFP FILE

Late-night TV producers share words of wisdom with BU film and TV students

Caroline Bowden November 19, 2020
Clips from late-night television often spread on social media after they air, but the process of getting these programs on TV takes a group of people who know how to get their audiences laughing.
“Crazy in College” is a mental health podcast started by Boston University sophomores Emma Cohen and Abbie Johnson. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student-run podcast sparks conversations on mental health, well-being

Caroline Bowden October 22, 2020
Campus tours may promise prospective students mental health resources, but life on campus oftentimes does pose unique hurdles for those struggling with mental illness. At BU, that’s no different.
DELLECHIAIE: You won’t learn everything you need to know at BU

DELLECHIAIE: You won’t learn everything you need to know at BU

Dan Dellechiaie June 6, 2017

“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” — Mark Twain When my editor asked me to write a special column for the orientation edition, I wanted to say no. I am on summer vacation...

PHOTO BY OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

FINAL WORDS: A letter from the editor

Weihua Li April 27, 2017

I still vividly remember the first time I came to the newsroom at 648 Beacon St. Once you enter the building, the path to FreeP is a maze, with signs that lead you through different doors and hallways. Many...

FINAL WORD: Letter from the editor

FINAL WORD: Letter from the editor

Samantha J. Gross April 28, 2016

As a freshman staff writer and eventual editor, one of my favorite indulgences included rifling through old issues of the FreeP and seeing what that day’s surprise would be. I would laugh at some of...

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