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The Daily Free Press

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Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

Falling for New York Fashion Week: a brief history | It’s All Been Done Before

Erica Schwartz February 5, 2025
And so I remain fervently infatuated with the Council for Fashion Designers of America’s official Fashion Week and deeply enchanted by its mystique. I guess you can say it’s a bit of a toxic romance — one-sided, with one party granting the other not even a minute of their time.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Lessons from abroad — and beyond | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer January 26, 2025
What I wrote in my journal abroad didn’t seem worth sharing since many entries were half-formed thoughts. But there’s more there than I initially realized. I wrote for the hell of it — which, I think, is the best type of writing. Now, I'm diving into my unfiltered journal entries from abroad — they’re raw, real and vulnerable. 
A person writes a note to leave at the Liam Payne memorial in Boston Common. The memorial, which is located at a tree between Brewer Fountain and Tadpole Playground, was created after singer and former One Direction member Liam Payne’s death was announced. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Fans pay tribute to One Direction’s Liam Payne in Boston Common memorial following singer’s death

Lauren Albano October 21, 2024
Fans paid tribute to British singer Liam Payne this weekend by creating a memorial in the Boston Common following the former One Direction member’s sudden death.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Oxford unveiled: a journey through Harry Potter magic, culinary delights and punting adventures

Keira Footer November 26, 2023
With its captivating architecture and abundance of activities, Oxford ensures you’ll never have a dull moment. Visiting this small city last April was one of the best trips I have ever been on –– and I highly recommend adding it to your travel bucket list.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Euro summer’: Do travelers value experience or appearance?

Lea Rivel November 17, 2023
Seeing posts about European travel and its commodification made me realize that “Euro summer” is about more than just vacationing. The phenomenon has brought to light travelers’ ability — or lack thereof — to be culturally sentient and understand the world around them in a nuanced way, even if in limited quantities.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Keep an eye out for “The Magnus Archives” this Halloween | You Had Me At ‘It’s Gay’

Kal Hawley October 30, 2023
What intrigued me about “The Magnus Archives” was not the supernatural tales themselves — although those were so wonderfully written that even an anti-horror enthusiast like myself could enjoy them — but rather, the wonderful cast of intriguing characters that you meet.
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Concerned CGS student | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka October 29, 2023
Dear Doctors, I am a freshman in the College of General Studies (CGS) and I’ve been getting made fun of a lot by other BU students. What can I do to not take it personally?
The Boston University study abroad program office. Student interest in study abroad programs for the spring semester has reached an all-time high, leading to some students getting waitlisted. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Study abroad applicants waitlisted after increase in applications

Daily Free Press Staff October 2, 2023
Many students expressed frustration after being placed on the Boston University Study Abroad waitlist due to interest reaching an all time high for the Spring 2024 semester.
The Boston University Study Abroad main website. BU offers many ways to expand learning beyond the classroom. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Take advantage of your time at BU: three ways to learn beyond the classroom

Caitlin Beal June 2, 2023
“No matter what, you’re going to learn so much about yourself,” said rising senior Aidan Walsh of her experience studying abroad in London, one of the many ways BU students are able to take their education to the next level.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

Football coaches are dropping like flies in the UK

Benjamin Lee April 6, 2023
Columnist Benjamin Lee discusses the recent slew of firings in UK Football in this week's edition of The Mezzala.
study abroad office

BU expands study abroad for STEM students

Sonya Carson March 22, 2023
Boston University is introducing several new classes within study abroad programs in upcoming semesters that will open up opportunities for STEM students to learn overseas.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: What is going on in South London?

Benjamin Lee February 23, 2023
The drama in European soccer is heating up. Will Chelsea find a new coach to fix their woes? Will Bayern Munich be dethroned in Bundesliga?
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