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Little Amal interacts with participants in Cambridge. ZIYU (JULIAN) ZHU

GALLERY: Little Amal comes to Cambridge

Ziyu (Julian) Zhu September 11, 2023
Little Amal, a “12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee child,” visited Cambridge last Thursday. According to her website, she is symbolic of the fight for human rights, particularly those of refugees.
Analise Bruno | Graphic Artist

Chileans still want a new constitution — now they must decide who will write it | Foreign Affairs

Will Fuller March 27, 2023
The people of Chile must now prepare for yet another pivotal election which will play a key role in determining the fate of the nation's fundamental law.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Don’t settle for adequate rights: A generational approach to defending Roe | EDITORIAL

Editors January 30, 2023
In light of the Supreme Court overturning the novelty Roe v. Wade doctrine, people across all different generations took to the streets of Boston for the 2023 Women's March to demand back their right to bodily autonomy.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

OP-ED: Trans Emergency Fund is doing good work

Editors September 2, 2021
Pride Month came and went, but the work required for true trans liberation is not even close to being over.
Antuan Castro Del Rio at the Colombians Demand Justice protest

Boston-area demonstrators rally against economic inequality, brutality against protestors in Colombia

Anna Vidergar May 25, 2021
Demonstrators marched through Boston in opposition to violence against protesters in Colombia.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Letter from the Editor: We have no justice in a broken system

Colbi Edmonds April 22, 2021
I’m happy about Chauvin’s guilty verdict, but I will not become complacent in this one victory.
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BU students help launch educational Content Creation Lab for teens

Juncheng Quan April 15, 2021
The CCL allows teens to create educational text and videos to share with their peers online.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Intentional Evolution: Cut it with the ‘let’s not get political’

Samantha Elizondo March 17, 2021
Start by asking yourself, “what is the cost of my silence?” Once you realize your impact, you can become intentional and aware of your surroundings, your actions and your voice. It all matters.
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BU Alternative Service Breaks goes virtual again, persisting despite Spring Recess cancellation

Ashley Soebroto March 17, 2021
The annual Alternative Service Breaks program through the Community Service Center at BU is continuing virtually over three weekends in place of their usual spring break trips around the nation — serving organizations remotely in the Greater Boston Area and beyond.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Cornel West proves that professors should share political beliefs mindfully, but remain vocal in their advocacy

Editors March 10, 2021
As the shapers of young minds, professors are the pillars of our society. We cannot demand social progress and activism from future generations without first supporting the educators who are paving the path for us.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Spotlight on Society: Visibility for transgender characters and actors

Emma Shapiro March 9, 2021
Trans characters and actors are essential in creating plotlines that appeal to similar audience members. The entertainment industry needs to create more roles that acknowledge the bravery and importance of a transition story, and these actors should receive more awards and recognition.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Staying ‘objective’ can set harmfully strict standards for journalists, but we must remain steadfast in integrity

Editors February 4, 2021
It’s a journalist’s duty to be unbiased. We represent our publications and their credibility, and we need to take that commitment seriously
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