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Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Memories in the spotless mind

Cristina Sepe April 9, 2025
When it comes to memories, there’s value that lies even in the most painful ones. Altogether, this emphasizes the real power of human connection in the face of both love and loss. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Until the cafe kicks us out: A dedication to people

Katrina Liu May 1, 2023
This is my last article for the Daily Free Press, and I feel like I've said everything I've wanted to say throughout my four years. I've talked about songs I've loved, analyzed life's universal questions, given mediocre advice and more.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: ChatGPT may be on the rise — but there is something distinctively human missing

Editors February 6, 2023
Technology, science and mathematics are practically the cornerstones of the American economy — but as these sectors overtake the public domain, are we beginning to stumble down the narrow path of losing a sense of human touch completely?
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Returning to in-person classes may invite new anxieties, but will undoubtedly help stabilize our lives

Editors April 29, 2021

If you’re on campus at Boston University and witnessing the city’s slow transition into spring — barring unpredictable Boston weather — the news of in-person classes and Commencement has arrived...

Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Children must re-enter the classroom to further their development

Editors March 26, 2021
Advancing the development of the next generation is too important to halt any longer.
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.
Yvonne Tang

Burning Out: The consequences of being ‘relatable’

Yvonne Tang March 15, 2021
As we collectively exit this pandemic, I hope we can recognize that relatability has become a shallow concept.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: With normalcy on the horizon, we cannot forget the importance of communication, setting boundaries

Editors March 11, 2021
In times of crisis, nothing beats finding people you can lean on and commiserate with. The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased who our true friends are, taught us how to deal with interpersonal conflict and reminded us to be mindful of others.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

A Room With a View: Pandemics — one story at the time

Antonia Lehnert February 9, 2021
Oral storytelling is much more than simply recounting events — it turns words into images and emotions. The final result can be even more moving than books or movies because the stories come from real people in front of us.
“Finding Agnes,” a Netflix original film released Monday, depicts a son's journey to learn more about his estranged mother after she suddenly passes. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: ‘Finding Agnes’ marks new take on the family drama

Rachel Do December 2, 2020
The film, which depicts a strained mother-son relationship, stands out against the typical family narrative in a sad but realistic manner.
Kara Chen/DFP STAFF

Mind Your Business: We can strengthen relationships in ways beyond verbal communication

Abbigale Shi November 8, 2020
We should commit ourselves to simply figuring out how someone talks beyond linguistic boundaries so the signs they send don’t get lost in transmission.
In the Mood for Love: In favor of platonic love

In the Mood for Love: In favor of platonic love

Lara Olsen April 1, 2020
Friendships, in comparison, don’t put pressure on us to be the perfect friend, because they aren’t based on the concept that you must only have one friend and that friend must be more important than all the rest.
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