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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Gaming the System: Don’t let video games become the next military recruiting tactic

Nick Speranza April 22, 2021
The money and playerbase of esports are now being used to power the U.S. war machine.
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BU’s Baroque Orchestra performs virtually, embraces new climate

Ramsey Khalifeh April 16, 2021
School of Music students in the BU Baroque Orchestra performed in an intimate virtual concert Tuesday.
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Activists rally against anti-Asian hate in Nubian Square

Sam Trottenberg March 28, 2021
The event was part of a National Day of Action — similar rallies took place in more than 60 cities.
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Gaming the System: Among Us memes convey the pain of an internet-dependent world

Nick Speranza March 9, 2021
The nonstop stimuli of the internet tire us out, bombard us and even hijack our brains with advertising. By posting memes poking fun at our ability to recognize Among Us beans in everything, we finally make light of this phenomenon, finding a moment of joy from the conditions of our year-long cabin fever.
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Gender Justice: Republicans’ hatred for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has gone too far

Meredith Varner February 12, 2021
AOC serves as a role model, showing us how to stand up for what we believe in and not let sad and pathetic bullies bring us down.
The Boston University Arts Initiative collaborated with BU Gaming Club on Friday to host a Minecraft block party DJed by DJ Zander in a virtual replica of the Tsai Performance Center. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU arts, gaming join forces to host Minecraft block party

Molly Farrar December 9, 2020
BU student, "DJ Zander," performed in the Tsai Performance Center on Friday, but the event wasn’t held in a building. Instead, he played in a Minecraft replica of the auditorium.
“COVID Experiment: Papillon” is the third installation of Guerilla Opera’s “COVID Experiments” series. COURTESY OF GUERILLA OPERA

Guerilla Opera explores and defies the traditions of opera

Daily Free Press Staff September 24, 2020
For 14 seasons, the Guerilla Opera in Boston has used innovative music techniques to tell stories, engage its audience and defy the traditions of opera.
Mother-daughter duo Dana Bonner and Florence Taylor of Dorchester’s Pink & Pretty nail salon showcase their craft on their Instagram page, @pinkandprettyceo. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Black-owned businesses across Boston

Cameron Morsberger June 12, 2020
In light of the racial and societal strains that recent events have augmented, as well as the added pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences, here are several Boston-based Black-owned businesses and creators to check out.
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