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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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LGBTQ athletes face discrimination, report suggests

Daily Free Press Admin March 24, 2013

While some studies have found the overall atmosphere at colleges such as Boston University to be improving for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students, many have failed to include athletes...

BU breaks from trend of unfilled math ed. positions

Daily Free Press Admin March 18, 2013

Although higher education institutions across the U.S. continue to struggle to fill openings in mathematics education, according to a survey of colleges and universities, Boston University has not experienced...

Patrick’s ‘14 budget benefits mapped in online tool

Daily Free Press Admin March 4, 2013

An online map tool released Wednesday reveals the impact that Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick’s 2014 budget proposal will have on transportation and education funding in each district if the legislature passes...

Boston-based ticket, charity website to launch nationally

Daily Free Press Admin February 28, 2013

Tickets for Charity, a Boston-based fundraising company, will be expanding its concert and sports ticket sales nationally and to Canada by the end of March for the start of the upcoming Major League...

Hyper-parenting connected to depression in college students, study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin February 20, 2013

Over-controlling parents may cause depression and other negative psychological effects in college students, according to a recent study. Boston University faculty said this trend of “hovering parents”...

Legislation seeks to lure Broadway shows to Hub

Daily Free Press Admin February 7, 2013

The pre-Broadway business could be headed to Boston thanks to a bill recently introduced to the Massachusetts Legislature. The bill is set to establish a tax credit program for pre-Broadway shows....

Students dabble in stock market to gain experience

Daily Free Press Admin December 6, 2011

“Investing in the stock market is not for the faint of heart,” said School of Management junior Erik Carlson. “It’s a risk.” A number of BU students such as Carlson have dived into the stock...

MBTA, MBCR gearing up to improve winter transit

Daily Free Press Admin December 1, 2011

Boston T riders frustrated by the impact of New England weather on train service may have less reason to worry this winter. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and the Massachusetts Bay Commuter...

CSC, SHS raise awareness of STD prevention as part of World AIDS week

Daily Free Press Admin November 30, 2011

In light of World AIDS Day on Thursday, the Community Service Center has offered testing and other activities meant to raise awareness about AIDS prevention, officials said. Project Hope manager Maria...

Great Debate draws students, experts to discuss Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Daily Free Press Admin November 16, 2011

In its 29th year, College of Communication’s annual Great Debate on Tuesday evening turned into a war of words among panelists over whether Israelis or Palestinians are to blame in the ongoing conflict. About...

‘Nanovember’ aims to highlight growing role of nanotechnology in society

Daily Free Press Admin November 8, 2011

Monday marked the beginning of Nanovember, a week-long lecture series organized to raise awareness about nanotechnology and to dispel any myths that may exist about its use, Boston University Students...

Trick-or-treaters raise money for local families at annual Pru Boo

Daily Free Press Admin October 30, 2011

Children dressed as princesses, witches and superheroes trick-or-treated with their families at the Prudential Center on Sunday to support the 15th annual Pru Boo. “It’s a great community event...

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