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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

Why I want to be a filmmaker, even when it feels impossible

Isabella Laikin March 27, 2025
My pursuit of filmmaking isn't about accolades or recognition — it’s about the opportunity to tell stories that resonate deeply, challenge perceptions and contribute to a broader cultural conversation.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Reimagining Hollywood: The rise of indie film

Isabella Laikin March 21, 2025
For all of us who hold a camera with trembling hands and a story in our hearts, the rising prominence of indie films and the support of groundbreaking production companies underscore that making a difference, one heartfelt story at a time, is not just possible but essential.
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.
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.
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Musicians, activists speak out against stigmatization of mental illness within industry

Molly Farrar March 22, 2021
A BU Arts Initiative panel Thursday focused on the reality of mental health in the industry.
woman at a hackathon

TERRIERS IN BIZ: BU alumna leverages nonprofit to achieve gender inclusivity in hackathon

Yiran Yu March 18, 2021
Boston University Alumna Fiona Whittington co-created "TechTogether" to host hackathons that are an inclusive, safe space for individuals of all marginalized genders.
Emma Moneuse/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Toxic work environments at student newspapers are a direct result of the journalism industry

Editors March 3, 2021
As a consequence of being more open and understanding of students’ workloads — and perhaps in the future, being able to pay them — school newspapers can outgrow the journalism industry by being more inclusive and equitable.
East to West: Feb. 12, 2021

East to West: Feb. 12, 2021

Jackson Machesky February 12, 2021

Content Warning: This episode of East to West contains mention of sexual assault. In today’s episode, we cover the university-wide sexual assault protest, a series of break-ins in South Campus,...

In a Tuesday press conference in front of the Massachusetts State House, Mass Restaurants United, a coalition of independent restaurant owners, pleaded for legislators to pass an economic aid bill. COURTESY OF MASS RESTAURANTS UNITED

Restaurants make plea for economic relief

Juncheng Quan September 24, 2020
Massachusetts Restaurants United, a coalition of independent restaurant owners, held a press conference Tuesday at Boston City Hall to urge legislators to quickly pass a new economic aid bill. 
JOHNSTON: Trump’s economic foreshadow

JOHNSTON: Trump’s economic foreshadow

Andrew Johnston February 3, 2017

One would hope that business guru President Donald Trump, as a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics, would have a strategic approach to fixing our ailing economy. Indeed,...

French director Gilles-Alexandre Deschaud will be releasing a stop-motion film using only 3-D printed figures. PHOTO BY MICHELLE JAY/DFP FILE PHOTO

3-D printers part ways with part-making, pursue possibilities

Eliza Sullivan April 23, 2015

The 3-D printing phenomenon, though not new, is breaking free from its industry niche. For the most part, this technology has remained constricted to the engineering fields, used to create models and...

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