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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

The language of flowers

Isabella Panichi April 2, 2025
Sometimes the occasion for giving flowers is just because — just because you love someone, just because you were thinking of them or just because you’re there. 
76 Ashford St. Boston University purchased 76 Ashford St. in June. However, there are no plans for construction on the land. ZIBBY ENGLISH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Will BU construct StuVi III in Allston? The question remains unanswered.

Karyna Cheung October 1, 2024
After six years of little to no progress, City Realty sold the lot of 76 Ashford St. to BU this June. Approved by the City of Boston Planning Department, the project by real estate developers, City Realty, will feature 254 residential units and 1,875 square feet of retail space, along with bicycle storage and off-street parking spaces.
People dance at a Pride month celebration hosted by Boston Pride For The People in June 2023. As Boston residents prepare for the city’s Pride month events, they also acknowledge the performative allyship of companies and organizations. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP FILE

Boston celebrates Pride month while weary of corporate support

Charlie Johnson June 14, 2024
As Boston recognizes Pride month in June, there is a cautious eye on how companies and organizations display support for the celebrations.
The Boston University’s Admissions Reception Center. According to BU’s admissions office, the university will remain committed to enrolling a diverse student body. ISABELLE MEGOSH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU prepares for first deadline following affirmative action ruling

Sydney Topf October 20, 2023
Despite the Supreme Court's recent affirmative action ruling, BU’s admissions office says they continue to be committed to recruiting a diverse class.
Women's soccer player

Notebook: Women’s soccer team growing one game at a time

Brett Abrams September 26, 2022
Aided by veteran leadership and a young core, the BU women's soccer team has the goal of growing one game at a time as the season enters its second half.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Letter from the Editor: Pride beyond June

Lily Kepner July 2, 2021
Today, we leave June behind. But that does not mean Pride has to stay behind with it.
Boston University sign

BU to lift social distance requirements for summer, keep masks indoors

Emily Stevenson June 12, 2021
Starting June 14, physical distancing requirements will no longer be in place on BU campuses.
"In the Heights" cast members

Stars talk long-awaited ‘In the Heights’ blockbuster

Lily Kepner June 3, 2021
At the roundtable, the stars spoke about their personal connections to the characters and the film, and the universality of the story.
Members of the band Juniper

BU grad set to release debut album with the band Juniper in June

Molly Farrar May 25, 2021
With a debut album to be released this summer, Juniper is ready to return to live shows as Boston begins to open venues.
miami beach during the summer

How to enjoy Florida when the 90-degree heat feels like 110

Maya Frankel April 27, 2021
If you think summer in Boston is hot, you have never experienced a Florida summer.
april playlist on spotify

You should really make monthly playlists

Grace Donahue April 15, 2021
Making a new playlist every month allows me to relive specific points in my life.
blue horoscope wheel

April Horoscopes (warning: they’re not legit)

Sophia Yakumithis March 26, 2021
Vaccines, Taco Tuesday and NASA galore! Find out which unexpected fortune awaits you in April.
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