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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Mandile Mpofu | Graphic Artist

Science says: Say no to multivitamins

Benjamin Pollock March 16, 2023
It is no shock that at least half of all Americans regularly take multivitamins or other supplements and that nearly 80% of Americans believe the supplement industry is trustworthy.
Lila Baltaxe | Graphic Artist

How studying went from a chore to my aesthetic

Andrew DiBiasio February 27, 2023
Since returning this semester, I’ve kept up with my “StudyToks” by making day-in-the-life vlogs, study tips and positive mental health videos that keep students going.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Highway to Health: The cost of convenience

Bailey Salimes November 9, 2021
When it comes to ease of living in the United States, our health — and the earth’s — can often pay the price. Convenience shops, big box stores and drive-thrus seem to etch themselves into our lives as we become too absorbed in the more major matters at hand. 
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BU nutrition professors, student talk about the impacts of the ‘Freshman 15’ myth

Ashley Soebroto October 14, 2021
The Sargent Choice Test Kitchen runs a blog with healthy recipes and nutrition guidelines.
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Unhygienic, unsafe residential life practices are not a rite of passage for anyone

Editors April 27, 2021
Though BU can improve student quality of life, much of the responsibility lies on students themselves.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Spotlight on Society: Understanding eating disorders when entertainment doesn’t

Emma Shapiro April 22, 2021
Shows need to be respectful toward individuals who are struggling with eating disorders.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Minority Report: Let them eat meat

Lincoln Son Currie April 22, 2021
Meat destroys our planet, but meat “makes life worth living.”
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

I Call Foul Play: Overusing smartphones does more harm than good

Luca Becker April 16, 2021
Conscious and mindful phone use can provide a useful alternative to the phone addiction.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Moving Forward: Acknowledging your humanity and feeling unpleasant emotions

Divya Sood April 12, 2021
Our feelings are neither solely good nor bad, but they are essential to our existence as human beings.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Intentional Evolution: If you can’t tell them what’s wrong, they aren’t your friend

Samantha Elizondo March 26, 2021
Do not be afraid to vocalize your concerns in your relationships.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Intentional Evolution: Learn to love breakfast

Samantha Elizondo March 5, 2021
Whether to reduce stress, make an Instagram-worthy smoothie bowl or simply start your morning off right, making breakfast for yourself every morning is a healthy habit.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Let Your Hair Down: Incorporating movement into our daily lives

Hannah Bohn March 1, 2021
Exercise is a physical, personalized form of self-expression. It should be unique to your body and focus on what makes you feel energized, inspired or just a little more radiant.
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