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‘Priscilla’ film review: The other side of Presley

‘Priscilla’ film review: The other side of Presley

Siena Gordillo October 19, 2023
Adapted from Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me,” Coppola brings a blush-pink Americana wonderland to the screen. The natural move is to compare this biopic to Baz Lurhmann’s “Elvis” film, released summer 2022. But “Priscilla” stands boldly, and quite divinely, on its own. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Inglourious Basterds’: Au revoir to the war hero | Misunderstood Media

Emma Holtmann April 19, 2023
“Inglourious Basterds” utilizes a revisionist lens to remind viewers of their own susceptibility to political propaganda, as well as the influence it has on American attitudes and perceptions. We must consume media with caution, even when it’s a movie made by our favorite director.
Yvonne Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

Asia caught in the middle: The urgent need for U.S.-China peace to secure regional stability | Beyond the Compass

Kevin Mani March 15, 2023
It's impossible not to notice that Asian countries outside China are stuck in a precarious position. Their allegiance will ultimately decide the outcome of this growing Cold War between the U.S. and China, and it is their choices that will mute tensions.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

OP-ED: The Mapping Project being awful notwithstanding, Zionism is still a colonial project

Guest Writer March 15, 2023
Yonaton Manor was correct that the Mapping Project is antisemitic. But as the criticisms of the project linked above indicate, this is not specifically because of the Mapping Project’s anti-Zionism. Rather, it is because the project blames Jewish community institutions for a range of social ills including general US imperialism, militarized policing and gentrification. 
Lucas Zhang /  DFP Staff

I Call Foul Play: What world is Vladimir Putin creating?

Luca Becker March 16, 2022
Though Putin knows his economy is suffering due to his invasion, he cannot and will not stop. 
East to West: Sept. 24, 2021

East to West: Sept. 24, 2021

Veronica Thompson September 24, 2021

We’re fully in person and it shows! Today on East to West, we cover student concerns about crowding on campus, developments in BU StuGov’s senate, Boston’s designation of “Always Ask, Proud...

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Boston honors LGBTQ+ military personnel with “Always ask, Proud to Tell Day”

Samuele Petruccelli September 21, 2021
Boston lawmakers deemed Sept. 20 a day of honor and visibility for LGBTQ+ military personnel.
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Activists continue calling for an end to police violence

Rin Velasco April 26, 2021
Mass Action held its third protest since the killing of Daunte Wright more than two weeks ago.
Sophia Flissler/DFP STAFF

Gaming the System: Don’t let video games become the next military recruiting tactic

Nick Speranza April 22, 2021
The money and playerbase of esports are now being used to power the U.S. war machine.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Philosophical Soup: The glorification of the U.S. military-industrial complex in film

Max Ferrandino April 14, 2021
The military thrives upon the media industry portraying the institution in a positive light.
Fair Admission: Episode 7 - Competition

Fair Admission: Episode 7 – Competition

Edward Sturm April 8, 2021

College sports and ROTC programs are uniquely competitive and often discussed staples of the college admissions process. When these pathways to college go too far, however, they have the potential...

Emma Moneuse/DFP STAFF

Gaming the System: Esports pros need collective bargaining, too

Nick Speranza March 25, 2021
We need to establish esports unions so we can support players and give them more freedom.
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