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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Melissa Park | Associate Graphics Editor

We can’t all be Cher — but that shouldn’t stop musicians from trying | Dancing with Myself

Josh Rosenthal April 8, 2025
During a recent late-night Wikipedia dive, I was surprised to learn that Charli XCX — fresh off the massive recognition of “Brat” — has not one, not two, not three but seven appearances in films set to be released in the near future. These upcoming projects include fantasy film “100 Nights of Hero” and erotic thriller “I Want Your Sex” from queer icon Gregg Araki. She’ll also appear in “The Gallerist,” which features the likes of Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The renaissance of early 2000s music

Lavanya Menon February 28, 2024
From Britney Spears to Madonna to Nelly Furtado, 2000s music is coming back in full force, and here’s how I know: Its style and fashion are being revived by other artists. 
The Boston University Marching Band performs on Commonwealth Avenue during the 2021 Matriculation ceremony. The band honored iconic female singers from the 80’s by performing songs by Whitney Houston, Madonna and more at their show on Saturday. SHANNON DAMIANO/DFP FILE

BU Marching Band goes back to the ‘80s with home show

Martha Kolpien October 23, 2023
The Boston University Marching Band performed their home field show, “Ladies of the ‘80s,” at the BU Track and Tennis Center on Saturday, Oct. 21.
TENTINDO: LGBT History Month celebrates unrecognized communities

TENTINDO: LGBT History Month celebrates unrecognized communities

Will Tentindo October 16, 2016

October is LGBT History Month in the United States and within the last year, the queer community has celebrated tremendous achievements and tragedies. While queer people have been appearing more frequently...

To honor October as Vegetarian Awareness Month, Hard Rock Cafe in Boston launched their first vegetarian-friendly menu. PHOTO BY ISABELLE NGUYEN-PHUOC/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Hard Rock Cafe’s new veggie menu vast and tasty

Kalina Newman October 13, 2016

Situated down the street from Faneuil Hall is Boston’s only location for the iconic, music-themed restaurant chain the Hard Rock Cafe. The location’s 16,000 square feet of space boasts a 514-seat...

SARNA: Crossing cultures with henna

SARNA: Crossing cultures with henna

Rhea Sarna September 30, 2015

Music festivals are currently a popular platform used by girls to display their fashion forwardness, irrespective of how far-out or quirky it might be — if it’s in, it’s on. A fashion trend that...

MOOTS: America’s Pastime as Told through Films

MOOTS: America’s Pastime as Told through Films

Eric Moots April 7, 2015

It was a very special day Monday. It only comes once a year, and America always holds its breath in anticipation. It was Opening Day on Monday, which means it’s the start to the Major League Baseball...

REMILLARD: Is Hip-Hop the New Pop?

REMILLARD: Is Hip-Hop the New Pop?

Christopher Remillard April 3, 2015

On March 26, Billboard announced that Kendrick Lamar’s newest album, “To Pimp a Butterfly, “had debuted at No. 1 on the weekly Billboard 200. Lamar’s latest effort marks the third hip-hop album...

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