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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Handmade jewelry from Boston University senior Malika Kounkourou’s jewelry brand Tchidite. The brand began as a way to help struggling artisans in Niger and has since received international recognition and outreach. COURTESY OF MALIKA KOUNKOUROU

Student-run jewelry brand ‘Tchidite’ is ‘keeping tradition alive’

Sean Young December 3, 2021
Boston University student created her own jewelry brand “Tchidite.”
Sean Osner, a former BU student who currently works for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said he was inspired by a study abroad trip to Niger he took while he was a student. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU alumnus says study abroad program led to career as USAID Rep for Niger

Alex LaSalvia January 22, 2019

Boston University alumnus Sean Osner has worked for the United States Agency for International Development since 2008. Though Osner now works as the director of the Democracy, Human Rights and Governance...

Burke’s Bully Pulpit: Fake outrage in the era of Trump

Burke’s Bully Pulpit: Fake outrage in the era of Trump

Patrick Burke October 22, 2017

President Donald Trump has been receiving criticism this past week after making false claims about calling Gold Star families after their loved ones were killed in combat. The outrage over this incident...

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