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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

When you have no calling — and maybe that’s okay

Chloe Saint Mard March 31, 2025
At the end of the day, maybe your passion could simply be creating a life that feels agreeable to you, and that doesn't have to take place in your career. 
Jodi Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

More than just a game: How video games teach us emotional depth

Khushi Chauhan March 25, 2025
Whether it’s succumbing to grief and seeking revenge for a loved one, reclaiming your humanity in a journey to spread your wife’s ashes with your son, or discovering what it means to be human as artificial intelligence, video games can produce authentic and powerful emotions through stories we would otherwise be unable to live. 
Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

Valentine’s Day: the holiday single people love to hate

Daniela Cejudo Curiel February 11, 2025
Learning to be alone isn’t easy, and it feels even harder during a holiday dedicated to love. But love isn’t only romantic — it deserves to be celebrated in all its forms. 
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

The misogynistic narrative of Taylor Swift’s relationship | Should We Really?

Corinne Davidson February 9, 2024
Should we really be hating on Taylor Swift for attending Travis Kelce's football games, or her fans for enjoying football because of her? Evidently, we really shouldn't.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Revival House: And its important role in keeping society in tune

Katie Harmon April 24, 2023
In taking a stand and protesting against hatred, revival houses are proving that they are capable of taking on a new role in society. Not only do they serve to show audiences the voices of the past, but now use those voices to try and influence the voices of the future. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Alarming antisemitism in 2023: Neo-Nazis protest outside of ‘Parade’ on Broadway | All Things Theater

Maia Penzer March 1, 2023
Theater performances are meant to provide audiences with enjoyment and escape, while also bringing to light universal themes that connect us all — the general public shouldn't have to be concerned about antisemitic protests while attending Broadway shows.
Flags in the Questrom School of Business at boston university

Boston observes first Arab American Heritage Month

Molly Farrar April 14, 2021
The Boston City Council declared April Arab American Heritage Month during its April 7 meeting.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Philosophical Soup: Like the art, hate the artist

Max Ferrandino April 8, 2021
Problematic artists like Kanye West can be valued and criticized at the same time.
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.
Emma Moneuse/DFP STAFF

Gender Justice: Time to unpack your internalized misogyny

Meredith Varner February 26, 2021
So many female celebrities get hate from other women for similarly arbitrary reasons, and it all comes from internalized misogyny. It is time to stop this ugly behavior of women tearing down other women and leave it behind in middle school.
EDITORIAL: Twitter's Trust and Safety Council won't halt cyberbullying

EDITORIAL: Twitter’s Trust and Safety Council won’t halt cyberbullying

Editors February 9, 2016

Twitter trolls beware — Twitter unveiled its Twitter Trust and Safety Council Tuesday to handle cases of online abuse. The council is made up of around 40 anti-harassment organizations, according to...

TENTINDO: Our celebrity hate culture is sexist

TENTINDO: Our celebrity hate culture is sexist

Will Tentindo February 4, 2016

Donald Trump probably hates Megyn Kelly. If not, then he wants everyone to think he does. After FOX News denied his request to remove Megyn Kelly as a debate moderator, Trump boycotted the Jan. 28 Republican...

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