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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

A big ‘thumbs down’ to ‘liking’ messages | Bubble Burst

Lydia Evans September 15, 2023
Apple's Tapback feature has added a new convenience to texting that further promotes a lazy and detached method of communication.
SARNA: Exploring food trends of 2015

SARNA: Exploring food trends of 2015

Rhea Sarna November 24, 2015

We live in the age where everything seems better manipulated to our customized benefits. Food no longer serves the purpose of just nourishment or appetite-fulfillment — now, it needs to be trending....

Apps like Downtyme and GoBe are helping students connect on campuses like Boston University. GRAPHIC BY MIKE DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Apps from Boston University students encourage face-to-face communication

Heather Goldin September 11, 2014

Students are criticized today more than ever for their dependence on phones, tablets and laptops. Facebook and Twitter have us glued to our screens and refreshing feeds while apps like Snapchat have become...

BU students design app to help users connect with friends

Daily Free Press Admin February 25, 2014

A group of Boston University students has developed a mobile application for Android and iPhone Operating System aimed at simplifying making plans with friends. Downtyme, which will be available for...

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