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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Elijah Chacko | Graphic Artist

Small step for Prada, giant leap for feminism | Data Driven

Sarah Datta November 29, 2023
NASA's partnership with Prada to design new space suits is a progressive step for women and gender-nonconforming individuals in STEM.
Pride flags, pins and bags of lavender adorn a table at the Boston University Lavender Ceremony on May 20

Somerville follows Boston in de-gendering marriage license application, others look to follow suit

Keiko Casserly October 24, 2023
The City of Somerville formally de-gendered their marriage license application on Thursday, making progress toward its goal of creating a more equitable environment for all its residents. After the City of Boston did the same earlier this year, other cities and towns now look to follow suit.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: SAT scores shouldn’t define us

Editors February 21, 2023
We acknowledge that everyone comes from a different educational background in the same way that they do social, economic and cultural — so why should every student be defined by a single number they earn from a test that isn’t holistically fair?
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Gender Justice: The lack of gender equality in health care is life-threatening

Meredith Varner April 16, 2021
My body and right to health care are dictated by far too many people.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Boston exam schools’ zip code quota will aid equitable education, and with support from sports franchises, a shift in social justice continues

Editors April 12, 2021
The zip code quota and the sports teams’ support of it aren't revolutionary, but they make a difference.
babam musician plays a tuba at an aclu march

Boston remains soundtracked by protest

Jesús Marrero Suárez April 8, 2021
The Boston Area Brigade of Activist Musicians draw inspiration from New Orleans street bands.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: ‘Captain Underpants,’ Dr. Seuss aren’t being canceled, but children’s books do have to be held to a higher standard of inclusivity

Editors March 31, 2021
We must educate children to be mindful and compassionate members of society. It starts with books.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Let’s Talk About: Indonesia’s team in the All England Open Badminton Championships

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol March 31, 2021
The unjust treatment toward the Indonesian badminton team proves a need for transparency in sports.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Intentional Evolution: Cut it with the ‘let’s not get political’

Samantha Elizondo March 17, 2021
Start by asking yourself, “what is the cost of my silence?” Once you realize your impact, you can become intentional and aware of your surroundings, your actions and your voice. It all matters.
investment documents and calculator

BU webinar on gender gaps in innovation illustrates inequities in innovation pipeline

Lily Kepner March 16, 2021
A webinar titled “Confronting Gender Bias in Investor Q&A: Research and Practice for Female Innovators" Monday hosted London researcher Dana Kanze to discuss her research on gender bias in innovation.
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Supporting marginalized communities shouldn’t be constrained to a single month or day

Editors March 9, 2021
If we can pursue justice and have these discussions — even performatively — for a month, why can’t we have them for a year or a lifetime?
Catherine Coleman Flowers at the stone social impact forum

Stone Social Impact Forum emphasizes importance of environmental justice

Rachel Do February 22, 2021
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate held the second Stone Social Impact Forum last Thursday, with an emphasis on environmental justice.
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