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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Nathan Phillips is a professor of Earth and Environment at Boston University. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Professor Nathan Phillips lends aid to homeowners affected by Merrimack Valley gas leak

Martha Merrow November 15, 2018
When the Merrimack Valley suffered a massive gas explosion in September, Boston University professor Nathan Phillips didn’t hesitate to step in and help.
The installation “Election.” The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University (SMFA) features maps of gerrymandered districts across the nation. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Tufts art exhibit ‘Election’ visualizes complexities of gerrymandering

Martha Merrow November 7, 2018
Colorful maps adorn white walls at Tufts University’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts’ Well and Weems Atrium gallery. Vibrant hues of green, orange, pink and blue draw attention to the shapes. The bright colors and shapes, seeming randomly drawn, determine the future of United States politics.
Questrom junior Collin Wendel (right) and College of Engineering junior Javier Roberts (left) are hoping to start Boston University’s first cryptocurrency and blockchain student organization. PHOTO BY SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students plan on introducing cryptocurrency club, set out to form like-minded community

Martha Merrow September 13, 2018
Junior Collin Wendel is in the early stages of developing the student-run organization dedicated to “research, develop, analyze, and invest in various blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies,” according to a post he made in the BU Class of 2021 Facebook group.
Zinneken’s Waffle Truck on Commonwealth Avenue. A report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation found that Boston is one of the most challenging cities for food trucks. PHOTO BY MARTHA MERROW/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston is the most difficult city for food trucks, report says

Sarika Ram March 27, 2018
Boston is the most challenging city for food truck owners to operate — at least, according to a report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
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