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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Diamonds and Rust: The current value of a college education

Joel Herbert February 10, 2021
A non-traditional approach to higher education is much needed right now. If we as students take control of our education and learn from this adversity, we may find our college pandemic experience is worth more than it appears.
Hannah Bohn

Let Your Hair Down: Our dependence on technology jeopardizes authenticity

Hannah Bohn October 25, 2020
Referring to the internet to enhance our personal dictionary is a common and familiar behavior, but doing so can severely influence the capacity to which we express our individual voice.
Joel Herbert

Diamonds and Rust: How Should We Create Nationalism?

Joel Herbert September 14, 2020
First and foremost, a clear distinction needs to be made between patriotism and nationalism. Although similar, patriotism is related more to a sense of love and devotion for one’s country, while nationalism refers to a pride that one has in the superiority of their country.
Hand completing a multiple choice exam.

EDITORIAL: GED Testing Service must re-evaluate testing methods

Editors January 28, 2016

Tests, tests, tests. The General Educational Development testing program has lowered its minimum passing score by five points following test takers’ complaints that the test is too difficult, NPR reported...

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