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The Daily Free Press

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Jodi Tang | Graphic Artist

Flying, fear and the front page | The Loop

Daria Romaniuk March 23, 2025
Recent media coverage of aviation has raised concerns about whether flying is still safe. Is the whole aviation system at a point of crisis or has it simply become a highly viewed field, igniting excessive news coverage? 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Lemme see hegemony | Con-Current Events

Frank Yang March 17, 2025
For nearly nine decades, America has undeniably been the most powerful country in the world. We held hard power — military and economic leverage —  with a terrifyingly strong and intact military from the end of the Second World War through the Cold War to today with an insane amount of defense spending.
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.
Gianna Horcher | Graphic Artist

Leaks hurt gaming studios and journalism just the same | Full Inventory

Chloe Cramutola January 23, 2025
Enthusiasts should certainly share their critiques, but when leaks are framed as gaming “news,” fans often blame the company instead of those spreading classified information.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Parasocial relationships: Celebrities don’t owe us anything

Lea Rivel December 4, 2023
Overinvolvement in celebrities and their lives is nothing new — tabloids and paparazzi have existed for decades — but the presence of the phenomenon has been amplified by easy and widespread access to the internet and social media platforms.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Why Gen Z is bad at consuming good news: news habits of an “instant gratification” generation

Anna Welsh October 24, 2023
Instant gratification is a curse and a blessing. The digital era that we live in has fostered a desire for satisfaction and fulfillment at our fingertips. While this can just be seen as yet another byproduct of the pandemic — the desire for instant gratification is a trend that has its roots far earlier than 2020.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Shake It Off’ with the Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce content | Editorial

Editors October 2, 2023
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have captured the attention of the country with their budding relationship. But, has the media gone too far with its coverage of the duo?
The Boston University Office of the Provost. Departing President Robert Brown will appoint an interim provost over the summer while the search for a permanent replacement for Jean Morrison continues. SOPHIE PARK/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston University welcomes new administration leadership

Sydney Topf June 2, 2023
Boston University has new administrative leadership going into the 2023-2024 academic year, following the appointment, retirement and stepping down of top university administrators.
East to West: April 24, 2023

East to West: April 24, 2023

Daily Free Press Staff April 24, 2023
Today on East to West, we cover a $41 million multi-state settlement with Juul, the new director of Kilachand Honors College and more. 
East to West: April 21, 2023

East to West: April 21, 2023

Daily Free Press Staff April 20, 2023

Today on East to West, we cover Mayor Michelle Wu’s five year budget proposal, a Holocaust Remembrance Day event and more.  Click here to stream this episode of “East to West'' on Spotify.  FEATURING:...

East to West: April 14, 2023

East to West: April 14, 2023

Daily Free Press Staff April 14, 2023
Today on East to West, we cover city programs to reduce gun violence and more. 

East to West: April 10, 2023

Daily Free Press Staff April 10, 2023

Today on East to West, we cover Boston’s latest March For Our Lives, BU Hub courses and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East to West'' on Spotify. FEATURING: Payton Renegar,...

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