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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Reimagining Hollywood: The rise of indie film

Isabella Laikin March 21, 2025
For all of us who hold a camera with trembling hands and a story in our hearts, the rising prominence of indie films and the support of groundbreaking production companies underscore that making a difference, one heartfelt story at a time, is not just possible but essential.
Analise Bruno | Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: Reconnecting with mother nature—no USB required

Editors March 31, 2023
Globalization has undeniably given humanity some of its most coveted inventions like the light bulb, the telephone and microwavable mac-and-cheese! But what is often overlooked is its consequences. 
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Let Your Hair Down: Worrying is illogical

Hannah Bohn November 30, 2021
At times, it can be exceedingly difficult to rip free from the icy grip of stress — a force that can easily consume our minds and dictate our behaviors.
A college classroom. Kendall writes about how college is a period for growth and variability and that students shouldn’t worry about becoming their dream adult self during that time. COURTESY OF SMBC VIA FLICKR

Why you won’t automatically become your dream self in college

Kendall O’Brien November 17, 2021
A new environment cannot change who you’ve always been, at least not right away.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

A Room With a View: Summer brings about change and we should embrace it

Antonia Lehnert April 26, 2021
Every thing and person must undergo some sort of transformation to stay the same.
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REVIEW: London Grammar’s third album is the perfect addition to your summer playlist

Emma Vacirca April 21, 2021
With somber instrumentals and catchy indie-pop beats, London Grammar's new album tops the UK charts.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Moving Forward: The pandemic’s effect on our personalities

Divya Sood April 20, 2021
It is important we acknowledge our internal personality changes after a major life event.
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REVIEW: ‘My Octopus Teacher’ is not for the faint of heart

Julia Furmanek April 12, 2021
The story of a magnificent creature ... and an egotistical man who won’t leave her the hell alone.
Lars Chittka of Queen Mary University of London gives a talk on insect brains and evolutionary intelligence at the 56th Annual Boston Colloquium for Philosophy of Science Saturday. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

International scholars get together to discuss convergence, evolution of animal consciousness

Rebecca Zeng October 27, 2015

Scholars from across the country and abroad gathered in Boston University’s Photonics Center for an all-day conference Saturday titled “Convergent Minds: The Evolution of Cognitive Complexity,”...

INTERVIEW: David Alexander provides bird's-eye view of evolution of animal flight

INTERVIEW: David Alexander provides bird’s-eye view of evolution of animal flight

Kylie Obermeier October 27, 2015

David Alexander, a scientist at the University of Kansas and the author of “On the Wing: Insects, Pterosaurs, Birds, Bats and the Evolution of Animal Flight,” always had an interest in flight. His...

BU researchers find a happy ending: Storybook shows young children can understand difficult scientific concept of natural selection

Daily Free Press Admin March 17, 2014

Once upon a time. It is an exposition as classic as storybooks themselves. From fairytale collections to choose-your-own-adventure series, storybooks have been used for decades as means of conveying...

MARASCO: The 46 percent

Daily Free Press Admin November 13, 2013

Every now and then, I hear a statistic that gives me substantial pause, such as the fact that there are more than 1,000 chemicals in a single cup of coffee, or that vending machines commit double-digit...

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