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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Magnolia and memories: Reflecting on America’s only lynching memorial

Maha Uddin March 27, 2025
After experiencing the museum, Montgomery felt different. My class was silent. Nobody cared to crack any jokes. The air even started to smell different — like rotting garbage, reminiscent of the Southern Magnolia that Billie Holiday sung about decades prior. 
Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

A beginner’s guide to Phoebe Bridgers | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton February 9, 2025
Recently, I had a friend tell me she was interested in listening to Phoebe Bridgers. If you haven’t been living under a rock, chances are that you’ve at least heard of her before. However, if you’ve never gotten around to listening, that’s okay, because I’m here to help.
Iris Ren | Graphic Artist

Massachusetts deploys volunteers, sends supplies after Hurricane Helene

Lindsay Gould October 11, 2024
Massachusetts-based organizations sent hurricane-relief volunteers for physical and emotional support, supplies such as meals and water and professional aid.
Dani’s Queer Bar. Prior to the opening of Dani’s Queer Bar, LGBTQ+ students at Boston University struggled to find fun and safe places to experience Boston nightlife. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Queer students at BU find safe spaces in Boston nightlife

Sophie Shatzky October 9, 2024
Many LGBTQ+ students say the heteronormative, non-diverse — and, at times, dangerous — nightlife scene in cities such as Boston has made it challenging for them to have enjoyable and safe experiences going out. However, in the wake of new queer nightlife opening in Boston — such as Dani’s Queer Bar in Back Bay — some of BU’s LGBTQ+ students have found better experiences within the queer nightlife scene.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet-to-Helmet: NFL draft preview

Jason Asvestopoulos April 24, 2024
This week's edition of Helmet-to-Helmet covers the upcoming NFL Draft and gives a ten-pick mock draft, including a trade and four quarterbacks.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The MENA Problem | Loud People, Quiet Spaces

Banu Mammadli September 25, 2023
BU’s IR MEA track reflects the Eurocentrism of the term “Middle East”.
Softball Kayla Roncin

Terriers eliminated in NCAA tournament after inconsistent weekend

Eli Cloutier May 25, 2023
Boston University softball traveled to Athens, Georgia last weekend to compete in the NCAA tournament, where they were ultimately eliminated after playing three games.
Women's Basketball

BU hits century mark, cruises past Loyola Maryland to stay undefeated in Patriot League play

Bobby Serafin February 6, 2023
The women's basketball team stays perfect against Patriot League opponents after steamrolling the Loyola Greyhounds, becoming the only PL basketball team, between both men and women, to remain undefeated in conference play.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Arbery case jolts hate crime law out of its slumber

Editors February 24, 2022
Now that the Arbery case has shown us a hate crime conviction is possible, the country must reckon with a hesitant legal system and discrepancies in how states approach the law.
Molly Parden

REVIEW: Molly Parden opens the Sinclair with her folksy, alternative EP ‘Rosemary’

Seamus Webster October 11, 2021
Parden took the stage with just an acoustic guitar and emotional melodies.
Matthew Fowler at Club Passim

REVIEW: Matthew Fowler opens at Club Passim

Molly Farrar September 20, 2021
Fowler's new album "The Grief We Gave Our Mother" has strong folk ballads and catchy acoustic sounds.
child holding a candle at the newton asian community vigil

Newtonians hold vigil to honor victims of Atlanta shooting

Chloe Liu March 22, 2021
Community members joined state and local representatives in mourning the eight killed March 16.
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