Skip to Main Content
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

Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Bracket Breakdown: Figuring out the Final Four

Owen Nizolek April 4, 2024
The men’s NCAA tournament has advanced into its climactic closing weekend with the Final Four and national championship just days away. Stakes have reached an all-time high, as four formidable teams gear up for Saturday’s semifinals in Phoenix.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Embrace the distance: Navigating homesickness as a college freshman

Sana Muneer April 2, 2024
The enrollment deposit to Boston University may have been a couple of hundred dollars, but the thrilling idea of going to school 1,000 miles away from home was priceless. An uneasy knot formed in my stomach almost as soon as I threw my cap in the air at my high school graduation and realized the reality of my college choice. Was I ready to move away from home? Could I handle being in an unknown city without family nearby? Am I strong enough to get through the hard times by myself?
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Bracket Breakdown: Navigating the Sweet 16

Owen Nizolek March 28, 2024
The pinnacle of college basketball reaches new heights this weekend as the NCAA tournament continues with the Sweet 16. On Thursday and Friday, 16 hopeful squads will enter the fray once again, but by Sunday night only four will continue on the journey for the national championship.
Alexi Giannoulias

Terrier basketball alum Alexi Giannoulias wins Illinois Secretary of State

Mara Mellits March 31, 2023
Former BU men's basketball player Alexi Giannoulias was elected to the position of Illinois Secretary of State earlier this year.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Heartland: Gary, Indiana — what happens when the tech boom goes bust?

Maxwell Pociask March 15, 2022
One of Gary’s many murals, on the corner of 6th avenue and Broadway, sends a message of joy and hope that things are turning around for the local community. In colorful block letters, it reads, “We are beautiful: Gary.” I, for one, agree.
students in line for COVID testing

BU announces COVID-19 testing compliance rules for Thanksgiving break

Jessie O’Leary November 19, 2021
Students will not experience any negative consequences for non-compliance over the break.
Sufjan Stevens’ newest album “The Ascension” on Spotify. ILLUSTRATION BY MIA KHATIB/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Sufjan Stevens takes off to anxious heights in ‘The Ascension’

Jonas Hayes September 27, 2020
Sufjan Stevens has finally returned to form in his new album “The Ascension," and he moves far away from his previous harrowing and extremely personal 2015 album.
Boston University students reported not receiving absentee ballots for the midterm election, despite having requested them in advance. COURTESY OF NADYA PEEK/ FLICKR

BU students face problems with absentee ballots

Daily Free Press Staff November 9, 2018
Several Boston University students reportedly did not receive their requested absentee ballots for the 2018 midterm elections.
Kilachand Hall was one of two polling locations on campus open for voters Tuesday. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

On-campus polling locations see high midterm turnout

Kiran Galani November 7, 2018
Boston University students and other Boston residents cast their votes at polling stations across campus for the midterm election Tuesday.
New York Times best-selling author George Saunders speaks at a talk at the Tsai Performance Center Tuesday. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Author George Saunders shares writing words of wisdom at Tsai Performance Center

Nathan Lederman October 11, 2018
Award-winning author George Saunders revealed his behind-the-scenes process and tips when writing to a well-attended Tsai Performance Center audience as part of the Creative Writing Program’s Ha Jin Visiting Lecturer series Tuesday.
Participants run in the Boston Marathon. This year, transgender people running the Boston Marathon can do so under the gender they identify as. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DFP FILE PHOTO

Transgender runners to enter Boston Marathon with their preferred gender

Sarika Ram April 11, 2018
Transgender runners are gearing up to run in the Boston Marathon in the gender division with which they identify.
BURSTEIN: Minorities deserve recognition in presidential election

BURSTEIN: Minorities deserve recognition in presidential election

Sarah Burstein November 16, 2015

In just about one year, the United States will determine its next president. Republican or Democrat? Man or woman? Minority or majority? These are only some of the questions voters will be juggling when...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
illinois