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The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: Why we should be concerned about the aftermath of missed calls

Kailyn Smith December 4, 2024
The referee problem in the NBA has more to do with interpersonal values than in-game conduct. The frustration that fans, players and coaches alike have toward game officials has become increasingly evident less than two months into the regular season. While the incidents and negative feedback is ramping up, these complaints are not new.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Breaking down the top teams during the NBA’s final month

Luke Scotchie March 16, 2023
Columnist Luke Scotchie breaks down the top teams in the NBA as the regular season approaches its end.
Boston Police Department officers at a protest

Social justice protests echo through Boston’s history

Daniel Kool February 18, 2021
In its almost 400-year history, Boston has never been a stranger to unrest. Protests began in late May, following the death of George Floyd, and continued until the winter.
Boston University was ranked the most desirable college in Mass. and the 28th most desirable in the country in a report released by LendEDU Tuesday. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP FILE

BU makes most desired school ranking

Ellie Yeo February 12, 2020
BU was ranked No. 28 in the country and No. 1 in Massachusetts for ‘Most Desired Colleges of the Last Decade’ in a report released Tuesday by LendEDU, an online marketplace that focuses on providing student loan information.  
Between the Lines: The NFL should care about players’ skills over political views

Between the Lines: The NFL should care about players’ skills over political views

Michael Alcaraz April 23, 2018
So when it comes to decisions made by teams about the players they put out on the field, we’re often led to believe it is a business decision. When the Dallas Cowboys released starting wide receiver Dez Bryant, he admitted the move was a business decision. Danny Amendola and the New England Patriots: business decision.
The Boston Police Department’s body worn camera pilot program ends Sept. 12 after a year of practice. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BPD concludes body worn camera pilot program, prepares final report

Jordan Kimmel September 17, 2017

  The Boston Police Department officially concluded their body worn camera pilot program, a year-long trial requiring 100 Boston police officers to wear body cameras while on active duty on...

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