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The Daily Free Press

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Chief of Communications for Providence Public Schools Suzanne Ouellette. Ouellette was a staff photographer for the FreeP from 1997 to 1999. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Behind the lens of The Daily Free Press

Sarah Cruz April 4, 2025
In honor of the 55th anniversary of The Daily Free Press, we showcase previous photographers and photo editors and their favorite work for the FreeP.
Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

If you loved ‘The White Lotus,’ here are five other shows to binge

Ananya Swaroop March 28, 2025
For those who are wondering what to watch next, there are several other gripping shows like “The White Lotus” that share the same theme of sharp wit, layered storytelling and striking visuals. 
Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

An exploration of performance and representation by the ‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show’

Julia Williams March 25, 2025
In its best moments, watching the show is  like talking with a stranger who’s surprisingly honest and forthcoming. The show’s refreshing projected skepticism and detachment from imposing convictions of honesty on its audiences are its best attributes and serve for a trust that is a rarity in today’s media. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Who really cares what presidents wear? | Geek Chic

Anjola Odukoya March 4, 2025
If political history has taught us anything, it's that the fastest way to break a headline isn't record-breaking global heat or ongoing humanitarian crises — it’s a president wearing the wrong outfit.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Media polarization is a threat to democracy

Editors November 7, 2024
The rise of “fake news” is nothing new — it’s been increasing since Trump’s first campaign in 2016. Repetition of the phrase has numbed and confused audiences to its meaning and caused Americans to distrust the media overall. Undecided voters no longer know what outlets to consult for complete, true information about candidates, and this uncertainty affects voter turnout.
Emma Clement | Graphic Artist

Like movies? Then stop watching trailers | Still Rolling

Ada Sussman October 1, 2024
Trailers might be standard procedure in movie promotion, but they're not as innocuous as they seem. In a quest for sales, trailers often misrepresent movie plots, disappointing readers and film fans.
Shanzah Rafiqi | Graphic Artist

Breaking the cardinal sin for book lovers: movie before the book

Lea Tran April 5, 2024
Next time you’re in a movie theater, don’t let the phrase “based on the book” scare you away from a fun movie experience.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Breaking up with stan culture

Lea Rivel March 22, 2024
Falling out of love sucks, and no, I don’t mean with a significant other or a friend. I’m talking about falling out of love with celebrities you once worshiped. Throughout the past year or so, the facade surrounding some of my favorite singers and celebrities has fallen, which caused me to re-examine the way that I interact with the music and media that I consume.  
Ananya Sharda | Graphic Artist

Social media cleanse: Healthy or unhelpful?

Keira Footer January 30, 2024
On the night of Dec. 21, 2023, I conducted my usual routine. I took a shower, brushed my teeth, did my skincare, cried hysterically and crawled into bed to watch TikToks until my eyes burned from exhaustion, or what some call “winding down.” That was until I remembered what my dad told me earlier that day about taking some time off of social media.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy: The minimalist ’90s fashion icon

Rachel Yu December 5, 2023
The star of quiet luxury, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, has resurfaced in the media lately, labeling her as the muse for the timeless fashion style of the ‘90s. After her marriage to John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1996, Carolyn began to rise as a fashion icon for her old money, minimalist clothing style.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Why should we care about horror? | You Scared Me!

Josh Rosenthal October 22, 2023
I find horror films to be a wonderful merchant of empathy and understanding. Even through all the gore and terror, they still serve as a way for viewers to feel seen and heard, as well as supplying some much-needed escapism every now and then.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

A fabric-al extension of yourself

Gabriella Di Dea October 12, 2023
Not to throw around cliches, but expressing yourself through fashion is just another way to “wear your heart on your sleeve,” both in the figurative and fabric sense. 
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