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‘Long Lost’ ‘90s bands back in college towns? Better Than Ezra return to their roots

Daisy Levine November 2, 2023
Better Than Ezra's Kevin Griffin on returning to Boston for the first leg of their Return of the Legends of the Fall Tour.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Seen on TV: Hurricane Ida reporting exposes media’s climate blindspot

Brian Foisy September 12, 2021
Extreme weather has always been big business for news networks, but oftentimes missing is the discussion of climate change.
Boston University’s School of Law. In an effort to diversify its applicant pool, BU’s graduate schools are participating in a movement entitled “Ban the Box,” which removes the criminal history question from the schools’ applications. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP FILE

BU grad schools remove criminal history question from application

Inyeong Kim July 25, 2020
Applicants to BU’s graduate programs will now no longer need to disclose their criminal history.
Modern Musings: Billionaires’ donations to Notre Dame highlight ignorance

Modern Musings: Billionaires’ donations to Notre Dame highlight ignorance

Ausma Palmer April 23, 2019

Almost immediately after people around the globe watched and mourned as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris erupted in flames last week, donations began pouring in and fundraisers were established to rebuild...

EDITORIAL: Health care for Medicaid recipients should be a given, including at Planned Parenthood

EDITORIAL: Health care for Medicaid recipients should be a given, including at Planned Parenthood

Editors December 11, 2018

A debate Monday surrounding Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood had everything and nothing to do with abortion, as stigmas associated with the organization were pulled into a case where abortion should...

American hip-hop boy band BROCKHAMPTON performs at Agganis Arena Saturday night. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: BROCKHAMPTON brings high energy performance to wild crowd at Agganis

Eli Kramer October 21, 2018
Fans of BROCKHAMPTON were getting antsy. It had been 45 minutes since the show’s scheduled start time Saturday night, and there was still no sign of the band. Any glimmer of action earned an exaggerated reaction from the audience. An audio recording of Agganis Arena safety protocol set off roaring cheers.
The Massachusetts Senate’s Committee on Global Warming and Climate change released a report Monday reflecting concerns the people of Massachusetts have had about the state being “green." PHOTO  BY CLAIRE RICH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts has grumpy travelers, report shows

Jordan Kimmel February 16, 2018

Tourists from Massachusetts were ranked as the 7th most grumpy travelers in the nation — an analysis based on hotel ratings left by over 878,000 travelers all over the country. The study, performed...

STROINSKI: Hurricane inequality

STROINSKI: Hurricane inequality

Anna Stroinski September 11, 2017

Bigger and badder natural disasters do more than just expose the devastating effects of climate change — they also serve to shine light on the extensive economic and racial inequalities omnipresent in...

Younan leads potent softball offense, pitching remains uncertain

Greg Levinsky February 9, 2017

As MLB Spring Training begins in Florida and Arizona within the next week, Boston University softball will also travel to the Sunshine State to begin its 2017 regular season campaign with sights on defending...

In Remorse and Redemption, 12 Years a Slave Proves Masterful

Daily Free Press Admin November 3, 2013

Directors who strive to project the most impactful films on cinema screens face a quandary. While film is arguably one of the most powerful art forms — which compels its use as a medium for critical...

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