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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University

The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Smiles, laughs and whole lot of yarn: Winding down and finding peace with Off The Hook BU

Nino Machavariani March 21, 2025
The moment you step in, you’re welcomed into a cozy, inviting atmosphere where people sit together, chatting and crocheting. There’s an immediate warmth — an unspoken understanding that here, you can just be.
Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

A typical Sunday in New York City: Soaked, hungry and no reservations

Nino Machavariani March 2, 2025
This is my favorite part of any city day — leaning back in your seat and watching the world pass by through the train window. Bonus points if the sun is setting as it's the perfect way to wrap up the day. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The gift of language: My hometown talent

qinxuanzhu October 1, 2023
In this household devoid of literacy, where no one could distinguish the difference between simple Chinese characters like “己” and “已” an unexpected obsession cultivated within a young boy — my brother.
protestors at a stop asian hate rally in boston common

Asian Americans at BU speak up against racism, implore community to listen

Rachel Do March 31, 2021
As violence against Asian Americans rises, Asian students reflected on racism they’ve experienced.
BURSTEIN: Marriage, not the end of our happiness

BURSTEIN: Marriage, not the end of our happiness

Sarah Burstein September 6, 2016

I have a very distinct memory of walking the streets of New York City with my uncle when I was 10 or 11 years old. We were passing Central Park after leaving the zoo, and I noticed a bride and groom taking...

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