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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

When you have no calling — and maybe that’s okay

Chloe Saint Mard March 31, 2025
At the end of the day, maybe your passion could simply be creating a life that feels agreeable to you, and that doesn't have to take place in your career. 
Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

Has reading become a performance?

Chloe Saint Mard February 27, 2025
At its core, this shift isn’t about literature — it’s about looking like a reader. Books have become an accessory, a personality trait and a status symbol. As a result, people are reading more visibly than ever. The joy of getting lost in a story, of struggling with complex ideas and of truly reading seems to be fading.
Liza Berdykulova | Graphic Artist

Love everywhere

Sophia Keohane February 16, 2025
I am not lacking in the love department — I just wasn’t appreciative of what was already there. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

My election frustration playlist | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton November 6, 2024
This week, I’m angry at everyone and everything.
Melissa Park | Graphic Artist

Farmer’s Horse Coffee: An eclectic cafe

Joel Lau November 6, 2024
What distinguishes Farmer’s Horse is its exceptional coffee.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Reviving the romance of handwritten letters

Chloe Saint Mard September 3, 2024

All throughout my freshman year of college, my mother regularly sent me handwritten letters.  The excitement of receiving mail, discovering the thoughtfully chosen postcard and reading the latest news...

Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Is boho-chic making a comeback into street style?

Rachel Yu March 20, 2024
The Chloé Fall/Winter 2024 show in Paris featured several boho-chic looks, revealing a newer, revitalized version of the aesthetic. 
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Mastering the art of being alone: Solo concerts

Kyla Smith March 20, 2024
Going to concerts alone has led me to explore different parts of the city that I would never venture off to otherwise.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Spring break: Going home edition

Gabriella Di Dea March 20, 2024
The best spring break destination may just be your home address.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

A fresh start | It Smells Like…

Rachel Zhong November 28, 2023
Scents are often nostalgic, which can sometimes prove to be overpowering. The emotional triggers in scents are unconsciously formed –– whether we connect them to a person, a moment, a feeling or an image.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Rules for the week | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer October 31, 2023
Welcome to this extra-special edition of “Maia’s Inner Monologue” — rules for the week. Buckle up, because we’re about to take a journey into self-growth and love!
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

A love letter to fall | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer October 24, 2023
It's that time of the year again — fall is here, and I just have to gush about my absolute favorite season. When the leaves turn red and orange and the air becomes crisper, my heart feels lighter, and my sweaters get heavier.
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