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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Buffalo Exchange sign reads "Masks Required!"

Local businesses talk change in policy as state prepares to lift mask mandate

Divya Sood May 26, 2021
Local owners have the option to require masks or not as restrictions loosen across the state.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Returning to in-person classes may invite new anxieties, but will undoubtedly help stabilize our lives

Editors April 29, 2021

If you’re on campus at Boston University and witnessing the city’s slow transition into spring — barring unpredictable Boston weather — the news of in-person classes and Commencement has arrived...

boston university class of 2021 banner outside the george sherman union

Class of 2021 reflects on unprecedented college journey

Divya Sood April 29, 2021
Despite the pandemic’s disruptions to their final year, seniors reflect gratitude, love for their time at BU.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Moving Forward: The pandemic’s effect on our personalities

Divya Sood April 20, 2021
It is important we acknowledge our internal personality changes after a major life event.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Let’s Talk About: The downsides of returning to normalcy

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol April 7, 2021
There is a disturbing trend between the rise of terrorism and the decline of COVID-19.
boston university students on the college of communication lawn

BU public health experts emphasize importance of vaccinations, COVID-19 precautions for Fall semester

Connor Allen March 22, 2021
BU public health experts express cautious optimism about fall 2021 in-person plans.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Moving Forward: COVID-19 imbues gratitude with meaning

Divya Sood March 17, 2021
It is sad to think gratitude for normalcy was only ignited when everything was taken away from us. Now that normalcy is on the horizon, we must continue to value the good, bad and ugly that color everyday life.
Boston University students found socially distanced ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day Sunday, including participating in Datamatch. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students celebrate an odd, simplified Valentine’s Day

Ilana Keusch February 19, 2021
Terriers celebrated Valentines Day differently in 2021 with an emphasis on simplicity, with some turning to Datamatch to meet new people.
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