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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Unpacking Trump’s revival of the Alien Enemies Act | Identity Unveiled

Rebecca Peng March 27, 2025
When fundamental civil rights are violated, can America still claim to be the land of “justice for all?”
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Speaking the language of friendship: the CELOP Conversation Partner Program

Sloane McLean November 14, 2023
This semester, I decided to join the CELOP Conversation Partner Program. My initial intention was to improve my language abilities, but I’ve also gained something much more valuable: a close friend.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Koisenu Futari’ reminds us love is more than just romance | You Had Me at ‘It’s Gay’

Kal Hawley October 23, 2023
“Koisenu Futari” answers the question posed in its first episode — “There’s nobody who can’t fall in love, right?” — by showing the audience how rich and fulfilling a life with a platonic partner can be. It reminds us that living life being true to yourself is always worth more than living it for someone else.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Japan wins WBC as MLB Opening Day nears

Brendan Galvin March 30, 2023
Columnist Brendan Galvin breaks down Japan's victory at the World Baseball Classic and predicts award winners for the upcoming MLB season.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist

The Four Belt Era: Are big fights back?

Eli Cloutier March 16, 2023
The boxing world has been suffering a drought of big fights for the past decade — but it looks like some exciting matches are finally on the horizon again. Eli Cloutier breaks down some of the biggest upcoming fights on the schedule in the next few months.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: The World Baseball Classic is a chance for international stars to shine, but the United States has a strong chance to repeat

Brendan Galvin March 15, 2023
Columnist Brendan Galvin dissects which teams could take home the title in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: The World Cup and its new iconic moments

Benjamin Lee December 9, 2022
In a special edition of The Mezzala, columnist Benjamin Lee recaps every group in the World Cup, how we got to the knockout stage and the morality of the "Qatar World Cup."
What's on your bucket list?

What’s on your bucket list?

Veronica Thompson September 28, 2022

Unmasked is the storytelling podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today's prompt was - what's on your bucket list? Click here to stream this episode of...

Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Modern Toolbox: The Chinese government banned crypto mining, and that’s a good thing

Jaeyoung Choi September 15, 2021
China’s ban on crypto mining exposes a fatal flaw in Bitcoin and other proof-of-work-based cryptocurrencies.
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A tale of two superhero shows: How ‘The Boys,’ ‘Invincible’ subvert superhero stereotypes

Emma Sánchez April 26, 2021
After binging these shows, I feel red-pilled about how the media milks the hell out of superheroes.
Sophia Flissler/DFP STAFF

Gaming the System: Don’t let video games become the next military recruiting tactic

Nick Speranza April 22, 2021
The money and playerbase of esports are now being used to power the U.S. war machine.
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Vaccine passports are reasonable and necessary, but come with risks of disparity

Editors April 6, 2021
Vaccine passports can be inequitable, but are ultimately inevitable for safe travels and normalcy.
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