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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Connie Dai / DFP Staff

Gaming the System: Even in gaming, taking the step outside of your isolation is worthwhile

Nick Speranza April 8, 2022
Even within the relatively narrow confines of competitive gaming it is important to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Gaming the System: Balancing enthusiasm with hate in inter-regional esports beef

Nick Speranza December 9, 2021
Inflammatory trash-talk in international video game chatrooms can create friendly competition — as well as a source of hate speech.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Sincerely, Ally: E-girl meets male entitlement

Alexia Nizhny December 9, 2020
Of course, the reality is E-Pal and websites like it are an additional source of income that can be necessary for some people. I’m lucky enough to be able to stop using it at my convenience. But, if you choose to participate, it’s important to be conscious of the implications.
Alexia Nizhny

Sincerely, Ally: American culture prioritizes productivity over mental stability, but there are ways to combat it

Alexia Nizhny September 11, 2020
Learning how to balance work and play is necessary for productivity. Pushing yourself to work harder has positive outcomes, but research shows that too much pressure lowers work quality.
MARTIN: eSports can compete with traditional sports

MARTIN: eSports can compete with traditional sports

Ellis Martin April 7, 2016

It’s about time that sports evolve. I’m talking about the ever-growing world of eSports. Competitive video gaming has been around for a long time, but with popularity rising with the advancement of...

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