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Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Pound-for-Pound: UFC 313 as experienced live from Las Vegas

Kyle Appleby March 17, 2025
The tension in T-Mobile Arena was palpable as Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev faced off in the octagon ahead of UFC 313’s main event. The night had already delivered electrifying action, and every fan in attendance — myself included — was anticipating a firefight in the final bout.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet-to-Helmet: previewing the big game

Jason Asvestopoulos February 8, 2024
At last, we have reached the big game — the game that every kid dreams of playing in. This is where legends are made, where stars seize their opportunities and where intensity reaches unmatched levels: the Super Bowl.
‘Priscilla’ film review: The other side of Presley

‘Priscilla’ film review: The other side of Presley

Siena Gordillo October 19, 2023
Adapted from Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me,” Coppola brings a blush-pink Americana wonderland to the screen. The natural move is to compare this biopic to Baz Lurhmann’s “Elvis” film, released summer 2022. But “Priscilla” stands boldly, and quite divinely, on its own. 
The BU Castle. The building was used as a set by the movies “21,” “Ghostbusters” (2016), and “Mr. Church.” FRANCHESCA VIAUD/ DFP FILE

BU on Screen: Five movies filmed on (or near) BU’s campus

Siena Griffin June 2, 2023
Over the years, filmmakers have chosen to use different parts of BU's campus as a set for a number of blockbuster movies, from the BU Castle to Fenway Campus.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Proposed divisional changes would bring renewed rivalries and excitement baseball

Brendan Galvin February 23, 2023
With a potential league expansion in the future, here is a proposed plan of what the new look MLB could look like.
Ashley Jackson

Ashley Jackson, BU’s newest sports information director, provides representation and inspiration

Mark Fraenkel November 1, 2022
Ashley Jackson's passion for sports drove her to the BU Athletics Department, and as the only woman SID, she provides representation and inspiration to athletes and students alike.
kristen bell in veronica mars

Dream TV spin-offs

Emma Simonoff April 15, 2021
Sometimes when I’m watching television, there are characters or storylines I want to see more of.
audience watches the filming of top chef

Catch up to ‘Top Chef’

Emma Simonoff April 12, 2021
If you want to be extra excited for season 18’s guest judges, here’s a guide to the highlights.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Amtrak expansions provide new opportunity to boost economy, eco-friendly travel

Editors April 4, 2021
Amtrak’s plan and new funds from Biden will benefit the entire country, especially college students.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

I Call Foul Play: Our democracy is flawed

Luca Becker February 12, 2021
Our ideological democratic government should not have a platform for baseless conspiracy theories, loony lies and outdated racist ideology. Certainly, influential representatives and even the U.S. President should not be enabling those voices or uplifting those platforms.
The 2-3 Zone, on the NBA Draft’s most intriguing prospects

The 2-3 Zone, on the NBA Draft’s most intriguing prospects

Sean Golonka November 3, 2020
The NBA Draft is approaching and many consider this year's class to be weak, but there are some exciting talents.
This year the Boston Arts Festival went virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival featured a two-day virtual sale of local artists' work last weekend. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston Arts Festival goes online

Molly Farrar September 17, 2020
The Boston Arts Festival attracts up to 50,000 people a year, but this year, "you can buy art at midnight in your pajamas.”
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