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The calendar app on an iPhone displaying the month of November. Many Boston University students have expressed their frustrations in regards to the amount of time the University allotted for students’ Thanksgiving break. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Students discontented with only 3 days off for Thanksgiving break

Mary Goetz November 25, 2024
Some BU students have said the short Thanksgiving break time has prevented them from traveling home due to costs and time spent home.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Should we be dreaming of labor?

Editors September 7, 2021
It is difficult to parse the value labor should have in one’s life, but there is always going to be inherent value in simply being.
As the holiday season approaches, Netflix is releasing festive seasons of popular food shows. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Netflix gears up for holidays with baking show specials

Molly Farrar December 10, 2020

The holiday season comes with roasted chestnuts, fruitcake, decorated cookies and the like. Baking during this time is a central tradition, but sometimes, watching others create extravagant pies and cakes...

Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: BU should encourage voting by allowing optional classes on Nov. 3

Editors October 22, 2020
Boston University can do its part in promoting democratic participation by setting a precedent for colleges and local governments that acknowledges we all deserve a guaranteed day to have our voices heard.
Jun Li/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: It’s time to retire American reverence for Columbus

Editors October 9, 2020
As society and its morals evolve, there comes a time when Columbus’ time as an American icon of navigation and expansion should be no more.
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