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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Jodi Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

More than just a game: How video games teach us emotional depth

Khushi Chauhan March 25, 2025
Whether it’s succumbing to grief and seeking revenge for a loved one, reclaiming your humanity in a journey to spread your wife’s ashes with your son, or discovering what it means to be human as artificial intelligence, video games can produce authentic and powerful emotions through stories we would otherwise be unable to live. 
“Endgame (Nagg & Nell),” an inflatable clown head by Max Streicher, for the Winteractive art installation in downtown Boston. This “Canadian Art Experience” has drawn mixed reviews from patrons. SARAH CRUZ/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Interactive art series “Winteractive” opens in Downtown Boston

Karyna Cheung January 27, 2024
“Winteractive,” a series of interactive art installations, is now on display around Downtown Boston until April 14, aiming to encourage residents to embrace the winter months and drawing mixed reactions since its opening.
A Red Line train.

MBTA releases new interactive Speed Restriction Dashboard

Bailey Scott March 28, 2023
The new interactive map shows which tracks have speed restrictions, allowing for more transparency.
Mayor Michelle Wu

Mayor Michelle Wu’s 2022 Initiatives

Bella Ramirez June 7, 2022
See the FreeP's interactive timeline overviewing Wu's efforts for housing, race, transportation and climate.
Garden tomatoes

BU Gastronomy hosts event about food sovereignty, racial justice and environmentalism

Rachel Do April 22, 2021
The weekend event included Zoom presentations, but also a scavenger hunt and other outdoor activities.
Allie Silverman (CAS '16) and Camila De Freitas (CAS '17) host a table on electricity at Bringing Recognition and Interest to Neuroscience (BRAIN) Day in the George Sherman Union Sunday. PHOTO BY DANIEL GUAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

B.R.A.I.N Day highlights neuroscience, research with interactive exhibits

Molly Minniti March 23, 2015

In order to promote brain research and encourage community involvement, Boston University’s Mind and Brain Society and the Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience hosted the first B.R.A.I.N Day Sunday. B.R.A.I.N...

INTERACTIVE MAP: Boston's best eateries

INTERACTIVE MAP: Boston’s best eateries

Hannah Landers November 20, 2014

Break out that GPS and grab some foodie friends, we put together some of the best places around Boston to grab a beer, a cup of coffee, the best late-night pizza and more. Best late-night pizza: 1....

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