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The Daily Free Press

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“Shouts and Confessions”

Daily Free Press Admin April 23, 2013

Sitting in a circle on the grassy lawn outside the College of General Studies, a group of 15 people laugh at a pedestrian running by on pogo shoes. Passersby would never guess that this group is a college-level...

Yoga: Stretching the body, mind and soul

Daily Free Press Admin October 2, 2012

Students lined up throughout the studio room of Sweat and Soul Yoga and prepared for their routine class. Instead of the traditional “om” chant, however, Snoop Dogg’s tunes fill the room. “While...

The Emerald Necklace: A Hidden Gem

Daily Free Press Admin September 25, 2012

Hidden beside Boston University’s South Campus, The Emerald Necklace is an accessible and serene place where students seek peace from their busy college lives. The Emerald Necklace has many greenways...

Passion for photography

Daily Free Press Admin September 12, 2012

Hannah Paull, a sophomore in the College of General Studies, is an entrepreneur with a passion for expression, photography and exploration. Recently, she has explored the creative possibilities of using...

The Do’s of Boston

Daily Free Press Admin September 4, 2012

As students get settled into their daily lives at Boston University, sometimes they might forget that there are in fact places to hang out besides the George Sherman Union, the BU beach and the third floor...

A new year, and a new risk: flu season at its peak in Jan.

Daily Free Press Admin January 19, 2012

The new semester isn’t the scariest part about January. This month falls during peak flu season, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The site said receiving the...

Union, Vegetarian Society support adoption of cage-free eggs

Daily Free Press Admin December 8, 2011

College of General Studies sophomore Kelseanna Hollis said the ongoing campaign to require Boston University to purchase only cage-free eggs will come down to how students react to the proposal. “The...

Making strides: Students run marathons for a cause

Daily Free Press Admin November 10, 2011

“A year ago, I could barely run one-eighth of a mile. Now, I can say that I finished a marathon,” said School of Education sophomore Liza Gosselin. Gosselin successfully ran in the 34th annual Cape...

College students protest ‘crushing’ cost of higher ed

Daily Free Press Admin November 2, 2011

Zulaikha Hasan, a Boston University College of General Studies sophomore, said that the amount of student debt in America motivated her to rally on Wednesday with Occupy Boston’s Higher Education for...

Protesters march to support Occupy Oakland

Daily Free Press Admin October 26, 2011

Occupy Boston demonstrators led a march of solidarity for Occupy Oakland, which underwent police raids that led to 85 arrests in Oakland, Calif. on Tuesday. In Oakland, more than 500 policemen arrested...

Full-length dorm mirrors removed due to potential fire hazards

Daily Free Press Admin October 19, 2011

College of Fine Arts freshman Benjamin Harris called Residence Life’s removal of mirrors on his floor “absurd” and an unnecessary step to protect students in case of fire. Within the past week,...

Students leave mark on East Campus Center

Daily Free Press Admin October 11, 2011

Written on one of two beams stationed on campus Friday is a message for Boston University from an anonymous College of Communication senior: “BU: You’ve helped me to build me, here’s to paying...

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