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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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TERRIERS IN BIZ: BU alumna leverages nonprofit to achieve gender inclusivity in hackathon

Yiran Yu March 18, 2021
Boston University Alumna Fiona Whittington co-created "TechTogether" to host hackathons that are an inclusive, safe space for individuals of all marginalized genders.
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BU students find confidence, connection through women’s networks

Emily Pauls March 12, 2021
Boston University Clubs and organizations in the surrounding city have demonstrated a commitment to supporting women in a variety of fields, curating connections and confidence in aspiring professionals.
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Dear Men: No one should tell you what ‘masculinity’ looks like

Yvonne Tang January 25, 2021
We need to turn toward our own personal satisfaction with our gender expression, instead of lashing out at others for theirs. If you feel secure in your masculinity, don’t let anyone ever make you doubt it. Conversely, if another person is secure in their masculinity, you don’t get to question them about it.
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