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The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show: Kendrick Lamar brought the bars, but was it a touchdown performance?

Samantha Genzer February 10, 2025
The production was sleek, the performances were sharp and the creativity was undeniable. But when you stack it against Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Shakira-level halftime shows, it lacked that extra layer of spectacle that makes a Super Bowl performance legendary. Still, Lamar brought his signature storytelling, intricate visuals and undeniable talent to the biggest stage in the world, creating a show that was uniquely his.
Gianna Horcher | Graphic Artist

Little bets

Sophia Keohane February 4, 2025
I could have missed out on big lessons and big wins because I decided not to take a risk. Maybe that’s the riskiest thing of all. Because who knows — my $5 could turn into $500, $1000 or a billion dollars. Probably not a billion, but still — little bets can go a long way. 
Shanzah Rafiqi | Graphic Artist

Is art really for everyone? | Price of Existence

Karyna Cheung April 5, 2024

I worked at a commercial art gallery for an internship last summer.  There were a few things I learned. One, art is expensive. The cheapest items I can recall were postcard-sized sketches worth...

Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

The misogynistic narrative of Taylor Swift’s relationship | Should We Really?

Corinne Davidson February 9, 2024
Should we really be hating on Taylor Swift for attending Travis Kelce's football games, or her fans for enjoying football because of her? Evidently, we really shouldn't.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Taylor Swift: Pop star or PSYOP? | Con-Current Events

Frank Yang February 5, 2024
She says that “karma is [her] boyfriend,” but it seems highly unlikely that the political sphere will realize just how much karma may come out of picking a fight against Taylor Swift.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Snyder sells Commanders… finally

Brett Abrams April 20, 2023
After years of mediocrity, disappointment and scandals, Washington Commander Owner has finally agreed to sell the franchise to billionaire businessman Josh Harris.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

King Patrick Mahomes ushers in a new era of quarterbacks with second Super Bowl win | Minority Report

Lincoln Son Currie February 21, 2023
Mahomes is much more than a great quarterback. He’s the death knell for the statuesque white quarterback of Manning or Brady’s ilk. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Minority Report: For Steve Wilks and other Black NFL head coaches, winning isn’t enough

Lincoln Son Currie February 1, 2023
There's a clear message to current and aspiring Black coaches in the NFL: your winning will not necessarily reward you.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Football since the World Cup

Benjamin Lee January 24, 2023
Since the end of the World Cup, Arsenal has continued building upon a historic season and the transfer market has changed the landscape of football around the globe.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Three storylines from NFL Week 2

Brett Abrams September 23, 2022
In the debut of Brett Abrams' NFL column, 4th and Inches, Abrams covers Tagovailoa's rise, Rodgers' psychedelic boost, and the Eagles' early promise.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Inside the Huddle: Four players I’m unsure about for the NFL Draft

Ethan Biddle April 27, 2022
Columnist Ethan Biddle takes a look at four draft prospects he has concerns about ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft.
East to West: Mar. 4, 2022

East to West: Mar. 4, 2022

Ellen Maloney March 4, 2022

Spring break! Today on East to West, we cover members of the BU community standing with Ukraine, BU’s updated mask mandate, and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East to West” on Spotify,...

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