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A Met Gala recap from someone who knows absolutely nothing about fashion

Eden Mor May 2, 2023
The annual fundraising gala for New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Every first Monday of May, Hollywood’s elite flock to NYC, reminding us once again how out-of-touch with reality celebrities are.
A control room in Studio West at Boston University College of Communication. MAGGIE WEN/DFP STAFF

Former, current students accuse BU assistant professor Christophor Cavalieri of sexual misconduct

Walker Armstrong April 21, 2022
The Daily Free Press spoke to 51 individuals, 35 of which are current and former students. Many allege Cavalieri sexually harassed and verbally abused them.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Don’t be a hypocrite: Award shows should not be blind to social issues

Viktoria Popovska December 6, 2021
The recent Grammy nomination of comedian Louis CK, who admitted to sexually assaulting women in 2017, is indicative of how true accountability for these artists doesn't exist.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Don’t Be a Hypocrite: We need to talk about age gaps

Viktoria Popovska November 15, 2021
The release of “Red (Taylor’s Version)” last Friday calls for discussions on one important issue of age gaps in dating, which have appear to be a long held Hollywood tradition.
The Last Duel trailer image

Cinephilia: ‘The Last Duel’ is captivating yet shallow in message

Andrew Harwood October 18, 2021
Ridley Scott’s “The Last Duel” finds itself in a rather precarious position.
Barstool BU Instagram Account

It’s On Us BU launches campaign to shut down Barstool BU

Daily Free Press Staff August 6, 2021
Several BU students, clubs and organizations share Instagram post and Change.org petition
Nancy Hopkins from the film Picture a Scientist

‘Picture a Scientist’ screening discusses women’s obstacles in STEM careers

Caroline Bowden April 22, 2021
The panel includes topics of sexual harassment and assault and promotes a support network for women in STEM.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Spotlight on Society: Mirroring the Me Too movement

Emma Shapiro March 25, 2021
If TV accurately portrays the #MeToo Movement, sexual assault stigma will hopefully disappear.
Liz Feldman, a Boston University alumna and the executive producer of Netflix’s two-season television series “Dead to Me,” spoke virtually to BU students on Monday about diversity and creativity in the television industry. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Executive producer of ‘Dead to Me’ shares personal story behind television success

Kyla Denisevich December 10, 2020
The Netflix television series “Dead to Me" recently received approval to film a third season. Liz Feldman, creator and executive producer of the series, spoke to BU students via Zoom.
Yvonne Tang

Dear Men: Sexual assault allegations should be taken seriously

Yvonne Tang September 9, 2020
There is no world where a sexual assault survivor wins. The #MeToo movement is not about winning. It’s an effort to stop playing the game. 
Australian writer-director Kitty Green speaks at a roundtable on her latest film, “The Assistant,” at the Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel Thursday. AUSMA PALMER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Director Kitty Green tells #MeToo-era narrative in “The Assistant”

Mita Kataria February 13, 2020
Stories of the #MeToo era often focus more on the abuser rather than the victim, but Director Kitty Green is looking to shift the focus in her first feature film, “The Assistant,” which broaches the topic of workplace harassment and abuse through the perspective of a junior assistant to a film production house executive.
East to West: October 15, 2019

East to West: October 15, 2019

JenRacoosin October 15, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a data breach affecting hundreds of student accounts, a recent trend in commuting on campus, and a rise in Massachusetts rape reports. This episode...

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