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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Drink some eggnog, get fat, have a ball | Things I’ve Learned From Strangers

Lili Culhane December 8, 2023
It’s that time of year again –– muahahahaha –– sorry for the maniacal laugh. I just love Christmas time so much that it makes me crazy. Crazy in a good way. Crazy in a Holiday Cheer way.
A recent study found that Massachusetts ranks 27th nationally in childhood obesity, with limited access to healthy meals cited as one of the main causes. YICHEN MA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts middle of the pack in adolescent obesity rates

Chloe Liu October 18, 2019
Massachusetts has the 27th highest rate of obesity in 10-17 year olds and the fourth lowest rate of obesity in adults, according to recent statistics.

MARK: An unbroken series of successful gestures

Daily Free Press Admin May 1, 2013

“The world is governed more by appearance than realities so that it is fully as necessary to seem to know something as to know it.”-Daniel Webster Conclusions are the easiest part of any essay. I...

MARK: A Burger! My waistline for a burger!

Daily Free Press Admin April 24, 2013

Though you might have missed it, there are going to be significant developments to the fast food giants Taco Bell and McDonald’s. Both corporations announced changes they are undertaking in order to...

MARK: Excuse me for being fat

Daily Free Press Admin March 27, 2013

When I was in high school, I had a friend who had a habit of making bad decisions. I remember one of my friends was trying help her understand why she kept doing things that made her unhappy and he finally...

MARK: To date a Fat Guy

Daily Free Press Admin March 19, 2013

When it comes to courtship, the traditional “date” has all but vanished, and I find the alternatives to be a little depressing. Let me clarify: If you’ve been in a relationship with someone for...

MARK: Fat Guy Fashion

Daily Free Press Admin March 6, 2013

Monday night I went out for ice cream with my roommate — he’s a fat guy too. As we were walking out the door I noticed a stark difference in how the two of us were dressed. He was wearing what can...

MARK: Fat at the FitRec

Daily Free Press Admin February 6, 2013

The great thing about going to a big school like Boston University is that we have great recreational facilities. Nickerson Field, the Case Center, the Track and Tennis Center, the fourth floor bathrooms...

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