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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

My take on Stage Troupe’s dazzling ‘Murder on the Orient Express’

Ricardo Pons October 25, 2023
I love the original novel, which has been clear to me since I first read it, but much praise has been directed toward its intricate storyline and fascinating characters. Therefore, focusing on the factors largely controlled by the members of the BU Stage Troupe is the best course of action.
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What to expect from campus news

Talia Lissauer June 9, 2022
The Daily Free Press has a campus news section which solely covers news, events, and investigative stories at BU.
Camera equipment in Studio West at Boston University College of Communication. BU’s Equal Opportunity Office will be looking into allegations of sexual misconduct against COM assistant professor Christophor Cavalieri. MAGGIE WEN/DFP STAFF

Boston University ‘looking into’ allegations of sexual misconduct against Christophor Cavalieri

Walker Armstrong April 25, 2022
University officials released statements the day after The Daily Free Press published an article on Cavalieri's alleged sexual misconduct.
Lucas Zhang / DFP Staff

Gaming the System: Keeping gaming communities safe is worth expelling even the best players

Nick Speranza April 22, 2022
Frankly, the amount of people who are willing to welcome Won back to esports with open arms disgusts me.
A control room in Studio West at Boston University College of Communication. MAGGIE WEN/DFP STAFF

Former, current students accuse BU assistant professor Christophor Cavalieri of sexual misconduct

Walker Armstrong April 21, 2022
The Daily Free Press spoke to 51 individuals, 35 of which are current and former students. Many allege Cavalieri sexually harassed and verbally abused them.
advocacy groups at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center

Immigrant families report discriminatory treatment at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, request investigation

Emilia Wisniewski March 21, 2022
Lawyers and advocates requested an investigation into EBNHC, following reports of discriminatory practices by multiple immigrant families.
East to West: Feb. 28, 2022

East to West: Feb. 28, 2022

Ellen Maloney February 28, 2022

Last day of February! Today on East to West we cover the Shiney James investigation, BU's fiscal year, Michelle Wu lifting proof of vaccination policy and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East...

back bay station sign

9 injured after Back Bay escalator malfunction

Samuele Petruccelli September 27, 2021
Nine people were injured after a Back Bay train station escalator malfunctioned Sunday evening.
A Green Line train after a rear-end collision. Two trains traveling Westbound on the B line on Commonwealth Ave collided on Friday around 6 p.m., injuring at least 25 individuals and causing damage to both trains and the track. LILY KEPNER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

More than 20 passengers injured in Green Line train collision on Comm. Ave

Daily Free Press Staff July 31, 2021
Two Green Line trains collided on Commonwealth Ave on Friday evening injuring over 20 people.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Canceled: The lack of promise in ‘Promising Young Woman’

Bini Ollivier-Yamin April 12, 2021
We must build a justice system that cares for sexual assault survivors, rather than rely on police.
child holding a candle at the newton asian community vigil

Newtonians hold vigil to honor victims of Atlanta shooting

Chloe Liu March 22, 2021
Community members joined state and local representatives in mourning the eight killed March 16.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Let’s Talk About: Alexei Navalny — the man who changed Russian politics

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol March 10, 2021
The incident of the failed assasination attempt turned Alexei Navalny into an international hero. If the Kremlin’s goal is to silence the opposition, it seems like putting Navalny in jail has exacerbated the problem: Thousands of protesters currently demand for his release, threatening Putin’s power and reminding him that, someday, he might have to face Navalny in the parliament elections.
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