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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

No one owes you anything — get used to it | The Hard Pills We Hate to Swallow

Breanna Pham March 31, 2025
The reality is that life will disappoint us sometimes. People will let us down. Doors will close. But that’s not the end of our story — it’s just a redirection. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

An ode to Audrey Hepburn | It’s All Been Done Before

Erica Schwartz March 5, 2025
Hepburn was a style icon for what she specifically wore, but I think she was even more iconic for wearing what she wanted without any regret.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Sweetness: A bridge of affection

Isabella Panichi February 18, 2025
To nurture someone is to nurture yourself just a little bit as well. In other words, in feeding others you feed yourself. 
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): What I wished I had known about love before college

Analise Bruno April 25, 2024
For the final “Ask Abby” of the semester, I thought I would do something special by offering my perspective on love, relationships and all things dating that I wish I knew prior to being in college.
Unmasked: What do you love about yourself?

Unmasked: What do you love about yourself?

Veronica Thompson December 6, 2023

Unmasked is the podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — what do you love about yourself? Hosted by Adam Lazowski and Veronica Thompson. Click...

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.
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

First date | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka November 5, 2023
Dear Doctor, I have my first date this weekend and I’m super nervous. Any tips? Sincerely,  Perplexed
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Obsessions of the week | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer October 10, 2023
Welcome to "Maia's Inner Monologue," my new column that gives you a peek into the world of my — rather random — passions, scattered thoughts and latest obsessions. Join me on an adventure into all things downright bizarre. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: Where’d all the empathy go? — BU and its entitlement crisis

Editors March 27, 2023
There is something in the air at Boston University— and no, it is not the refreshing springtime aroma—but rather the pungent scent of entitlement seething from all four-corners of campus.
Is it more important to be kind or smart?

Is it more important to be kind or smart?

Veronica Thompson May 4, 2022

Unmasked is the storytelling podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — is it more important to be kind or smart? Click here to stream...

Farah Delgado

Obituary: Boston University student Farah Delgado remembered for kindness, selflessness

Jesús Marrero Suárez August 14, 2021
Delgado, a student in Sargent, died on July 31 at 21 years old. She is remembered for her passion for public health, her deep love for her family, her unique laugh and her kindness.
Max Ferrandino

Politics Philosophized: Can you be moral in today’s society?

Max Ferrandino October 4, 2020
Trying to be a moral or kind person is often not defined by only yourself. The authority figures in your life, and society as a whole, define your morals.
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