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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Why did the Terrier cross the road? To get to class on time | Editorial 

Editors November 17, 2023
“Life is not a waste of time, and time is not a waste of life, so let’s stop wasting time, get wasted and have the time of our lives” — Pitbull. In honor of Mr. 305, The Daily Free Press editorial board decided on our favorite shortcuts on campus to help you stop wasting time and start having the time of your life. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Texas Rangers win first title in team’s 63-year history

Brendan Galvin November 2, 2023
Carried by their star players, Texas took home the World Series trophy after defeating the young and inexperienced Arizona Diamondbacks.
Car on fire outside of Insomnia Cookies

Car fire on Central Campus put out early Sunday morning

Daily Free Press Staff May 4, 2021
The cause of the 10 minute long blaze is still being investigated by the Boston Fire Department.
OTTO Pizza on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston University’s West Campus. SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE

Boston restaurants to look forward to this Fall

Madeline Humphrey June 12, 2020
As Boston University gears up to reopen campus this Fall, many restaurants on and around campus also hope to resume regular business. We’ve compiled a few to keep in mind when planning weekend outings or relaxation time between classes.
Noodle Street on Commonwealth Ave is a popular asian food spot amounsgt Boston students and locals looking for a quickbite.  SERENA YU/ DFP STAFF

An introduction to businesses around BU

Michelle Brandabur June 13, 2019

As the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year nears, and thousands of Boston University students flock back to Boston, shops and restaurants near campus can get an extra boost in customers. These businesses...

VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Final Word: A letter from the editor

Breanne Kovatch December 6, 2018
When my friend profiled me for her class, she asked me, “What do you want to do in the future?” I had answered that I wanted to be the editor-in-chief of The Daily Free Press.
A number of restaurants on campus have undergone renovations and rebrandings, while others have been completely replaced with new ones, like Life Alive pictured above. PHOTO BY SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students reflect on dining scene changes

JenRacoosin September 20, 2018
With Life Alive Organic Cafe replacing Panera Bread, Bertucci’s closing and Tavern in the Square becoming Tavern Allston, the dining scene around Boston University has seen a lot of change in recent years.
FRILOT: BU frat parties — surviving, not thriving

FRILOT: BU frat parties — surviving, not thriving

Madison Frilot September 12, 2017

Following the first real weekend back at Boston University, countless students are undoubtedly still nursing their hangover-induced headaches leftover from a weekend of partying. There is a certain supernatural...

Interactive Charles River Campus Map

Editors June 10, 2015

Boston University’s main campus is easier to get around than you may think, stretching a scenic two miles along the Charles River. This map provides information about the colleges, residences and resources...

BU Cheat Sheet

Daily Free Press Admin June 12, 2014

Though Boston University’s linear campus stretching along Commonwealth Avenue might be unconventional, the location boasts all of the aspects of a typical university’s stomping grounds. Affectionately...

Protests staged at Insomnia Cookies locations

Daily Free Press Admin September 30, 2013

A crowd gathered Thursday outside of the Insomnia Cookies on the Boston University Charles River Campus to protest low wages, poor working conditions and union formation suppression at the business chain. “We...

New cookie shop serves as late-night dining option for students

Daily Free Press Admin September 10, 2013

Insomnia Cookies officially opened its doors on 708 Commonwealth Ave. on Sept. 3, and received positive responses from Boston University students. The new store is the latest addition to BU’s on-campus...

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