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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University

The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Girls — and boys — gone wild: surviving fears of spring break infidelity

Analise Bruno March 7, 2025
In your hometown, you can’t even go to the grocery store without running into someone who knows your mom. But on spring break? You’re just another face in the crowd of frat bros, beach bums and vacationers who will never cross your path again. What happens on the beach stays on the beach — or so they tell themselves.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Three’s a crowd — here’s how you should handle your love triangle

Analise Bruno February 23, 2025
The truth is, you can be dating the nicest and sweetest guy in the world, but that doesn’t mean he’s the one for you. If love was the only thing needed to maintain a relationship, no one would ever break up.
Iris Ren | Graphic Artist

I don’t wish you the best

Daniela Cejudo Curiel November 14, 2024
I would love to be mature and say I wish my ex all the best — but I don’t. I don’t wish him the worst, but I will never wish him the best. 
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (Or Analise): PDA: When to show the love and when to keep it behind closed doors

Analise Bruno November 11, 2024
Dear Abby, I saw two people making out in the hallways of CAS the other day and I’m beside myself! It was just a crazy sight. I need to know, how much PDA do you think is too much and what’s really acceptable?
Lil Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Seeing green? A guide to handling jealousy

Analise Bruno October 15, 2024
Dear Abby: My boyfriend is super popular with the ladies and it’s upsetting me. He's a really nice guy, but I feel like girls are drooling all over him. His ex is also still on campus too and I feel weird knowing they still interact. I know I’m probably being dramatic, but how can I possibly compete? And am I being too possessive by getting jealous?  Have you ever heard the saying that jealousy is a green-eyed monster? Well, newsflash, it’s also a two-faced paradox. One of the undeniable truths about relationships is that there are different standards to how we perceive jealousy.
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Trust | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka September 19, 2024
Dear Doctors, I suspect that my boyfriend may be cheating on me. What should I do? Sincerely, Perplexed
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Love at first sight, or love at first height?

Analise Bruno September 15, 2024

Dear Abby: I have a serious question I need an answer to. Be honest, how much does height really matter in a relationship? I mean, I feel like I’m pretty tall for a guy, but there are taller ones out...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Labels are not just for filing

Analise Bruno February 25, 2024
Dear Abby: Hear me out. I’ve been seeing this person for a while and we always have a great time together. The issue? I don’t know what to call us! I guess we’re dating, but when will we be ready for more? Am I moving too fast? Or should we already be labeled?
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me | My Heart Will Go On

Lily Smokler November 30, 2023
One of the most important things I have learned thus far from my breakup is how important respect is. Going forward, it is one of my top priorities —both for myself and my relationships.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): A dating dilemma — BF or BFF?

Analise Bruno November 27, 2023
Dear Abby: Please help! I don’t know what to do, my friends are telling me that I don’t spend enough time with them, and that I am prioritizing my boyfriend over them –– but I think I balance the relationships well. Am I in the wrong for spending too much time with my boyfriend? How do I save my friendships?
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The love you gave was never a waste | My Heart will Go On

Lily Smokler November 15, 2023
With experiencing a breakup comes lots of mourning and grieving. You grieve the loss of so many things –– not just the relationship but everything that came with it: the friendship, the partnership, the dependence, everything.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Talk to you later! Or never?

Analise Bruno October 30, 2023
Dear Abby: Help! I don’t know if this boy likes me. We’ve gone out a few times but he’s a really dry texter, and it takes him a while to respond to my messages and calls. I don’t want to seem needy and obsessive, but what do I do?!
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