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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

When you have no calling — and maybe that’s okay

Chloe Saint Mard March 31, 2025
At the end of the day, maybe your passion could simply be creating a life that feels agreeable to you, and that doesn't have to take place in your career. 
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Diamonds and Rust: Freedom, or free-doom?

Joel Herbert February 25, 2021
Freedom can make us anxious. It can impact us all differently, and it may even exacerbate inequality. But it gives us the ability to create meaning for ourselves, and it allows us to be the unique individuals we all are.
The soundtrack for the pop-rock musical “Starry,” which tells the life stories of Vincent van Gogh and his brother, Theo, was released Jan. 31. ILLUSTRATION BY AUSMA PALMER

REVIEW: “Starry” concept album shines with impressive musical moments, potential for growth

Kaitlyn Riggio February 3, 2020
An up-and-coming pop-rock musical, “Starry,” tells the story of the lesser-known van Gogh brother, Theo. The concept album shows that the groundwork exists for it to grow into a great full show.
Max vs. Media: Abolish gerrymandering altogether

Max vs. Media: Abolish gerrymandering altogether

Max Berman October 10, 2017

When founding the United States as a constitutional democracy, the founding fathers’ inspirations were theoretical — there was no modern republic they were trying to emulate, only theories of the unalienable...

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