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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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EmpowerBU slate members (left to right) Alara Baran, Natalie Reilly, Suraj Nellore and Bryce Thompson. EmpowerBU is running for Boston University Student Government and is focused on building a stronger campus through fostering community and representation. COURTESY OF JANELLE RAMOS/EMPOWERBU

‘A conduit for change’: StuGov slate EmpowerBU strives to adapt, include, mobilize

Austin Kittrell March 26, 2025

Suraj Nellore moved around a lot growing up — from the United Kingdom to France, India and Australia — and constantly found himself in a new place, not knowing anyone.  “I didn’t necessarily...

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Cutting costs by cutting jobs will not save the gaming industry | Full Inventory

Chloe Cramutola February 20, 2025
The gaming industry has been blown to pixelated bits. It’s not because of its games. It’s not the expensive, downloadable content or DEI controversies. It’s how the industry is treating its workers — the very talents who make the games we know and love.
Liza Berdykulova | Graphic Artist

Lanvin’s ‘À LA MAISON’: Celebrating Jeanne Lanvin’s timeless elegance

Rachel Yu January 30, 2025
The looks, details and overall atmosphere of this collection portrayed Lanvin’s return to its original, iconic roots. Ultimately, the collection honored the fundamental mark Jeanne Lanvin left on the House. Especially as it was Copping’s first season with Lanvin, many can say he certainly fulfilled the House’s values and stylistic foundations through his designs, leaving the fashion world eagerly awaiting his future collections. 
Ariana Lim | Senior Graphic Artist

Pajamas on the plane: A journey finding a cute and casual airplane outfit

Samantha Marshall March 4, 2024
After searching multiple Parisian fashion guides, including Conde Nast’s “What to Wear in Paris, According to French Fashion Designer Jeanne Damas,” I decided my best move would be to find a good pair of jeans or a pair of comfortable cargos with an oversized sweater. So, I decided to venture out into Boston to find a new pair of “go-to” traveling pants.
A JetBlue Airways plane leaves from Logan International Airport in Boston. The airline announced plans to offer nonstop flights from Boston to Dublin and Paris beginning April 2024. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New affordable non-stop flights to Dublin, Paris to start in spring

Jennifer Lambert November 17, 2023
JetBlue Airways announced new non-stop flights from Boston to Dublin, Ireland and Paris, France starting in spring 2024, with some round trip fares starting at $399, according to an Oct. 25 press release. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Euro summer’: Do travelers value experience or appearance?

Lea Rivel November 17, 2023
Seeing posts about European travel and its commodification made me realize that “Euro summer” is about more than just vacationing. The phenomenon has brought to light travelers’ ability — or lack thereof — to be culturally sentient and understand the world around them in a nuanced way, even if in limited quantities.
The South Entrance to the Global Programs office. Many pre-med students find it difficult to fit a study abroad experience into their academic curriculum. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Pre-med students face unique study abroad challenges

Corinne Davidson November 17, 2023
Every prospective student at Boston University gets the same study abroad spiel. There’s something for everyone, a tour guide says walking backwards along Bay State Road. 
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: A turbulent transfer window

Benjamin Lee February 1, 2023
After strong performances in the World Cup, some players gained the attention of club teams looking to improve their roster. However, some clubs made moves fueled by desperation rather than logic.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: The World Cup and its new iconic moments

Benjamin Lee December 9, 2022
In a special edition of The Mezzala, columnist Benjamin Lee recaps every group in the World Cup, how we got to the knockout stage and the morality of the "Qatar World Cup."
Smaran Ramidi | Senior Graphic Artist

Nathan Fielder, French Peasants, and the Truth | Bad Art

Bini Ollivier-Yamin September 25, 2022
Nathan Fielder reminds me of this 16th century French peasant who successfully impersonated another man for three years.
Foreign Affairs Feature: France’s presidential election, future implications

Foreign Affairs Feature: France’s presidential election, future implications

International Relations Review April 26, 2022
France continues to face deep political paralysis due to the radicalized fragmentation of this election cycle.
stimulus check

University to distribute $11.5 million in financial aid to students as part of federal relief fund

Molly Farrar March 16, 2021
Students who qualify will receive emails with details about their aid package, with amounts of $500, $1,000 or $1,400 awarded depending on financial need — more than 9,000 students qualify for these “technology subsidy” funds to assist with additional costs of remote learning.
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