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Jodi Tang | Graphic Artist

Decentering romantic relationships

Chloe Saint Mard February 10, 2025
Somewhere along the line, we were sold the idea that romantic love is the ultimate prize and that being single is some kind of failure. We’ve been conditioned to think that if you're not in a relationship, you're somehow incomplete. But, here’s the truth — romantic love is just one kind of love. It’s not the centerpiece of life unless you make it that way. Honestly, that’s a pretty fragile foundation to build your happiness on.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Nobel Peace Prize is a win for women everywhere

Daily Free Press Staff October 17, 2023
This past week, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian women’s rights advocate and human rights activist. Mohammadi has been an outspoken critic of the Iranian government’s record on human rights — particularly those of women — and has sacrificed her freedom to fight for the freedom of others. She receives the Prize from prison, where she is incarcerated for her activism. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Fascism festers in the Sunshine State | Hard Right Turn

Nathan Metcalf April 30, 2023
As much as I revile Trump, were it my only option, I would choose Donald over DeSantis in a heartbeat, and so should you.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Don’t settle for adequate rights: A generational approach to defending Roe | EDITORIAL

Editors January 30, 2023
In light of the Supreme Court overturning the novelty Roe v. Wade doctrine, people across all different generations took to the streets of Boston for the 2023 Women's March to demand back their right to bodily autonomy.
UNMASKED: What is one thing going well in your life right now?

UNMASKED: What is one thing going well in your life right now?

Veronica Thompson October 12, 2022

Unmasked is the storytelling podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today's prompt was - What is one thing going well in your life right now? Click here to stream...

Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Bubble Burst: Empathy’s extent

Lydia Evans February 17, 2022
Empathy is essential, but accountability is as well. 
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Divine Politik: Outcry surrounding the imminent Supreme Court justice is unjust

Caroline McCord February 6, 2022

It seems that even the United States Supreme Court is not immune to the so-called  “Great Resignation” currently sweeping through America. Last week, Justice Stephen Breyer announced his plans to...

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.
circle of people playing drums

Drum circles bring rhythm, community to Boston residents

Daniel Kool April 8, 2021
Alan Tauber, director of Arlington-based DrumConnection, led a group of three.
scientist examines a vial in a lab

BU, Harvard create new model to better understand wound healing

Nada Shalash April 6, 2021
Engineer researchers crafted an in-vitro model to provide a closer look at how wounds heal.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

A Room With A View: History is repeating itself, but we can break the cycle

Antonia Lehnert March 22, 2021
If we succeed in mastering history the right way, we will avoid reliving the tragedies of the past.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: With normalcy on the horizon, we cannot forget the importance of communication, setting boundaries

Editors March 11, 2021
In times of crisis, nothing beats finding people you can lean on and commiserate with. The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased who our true friends are, taught us how to deal with interpersonal conflict and reminded us to be mindful of others.
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