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A sign outside of The Boston Globe office at 1 Exchange Place. The importance of newspaper endorsements in elections is being discussed in light of multiple newspaper outlets announcing they would not endorse a presidential candidate. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

To endorse or not to endorse: Boston journalists discuss their role in politics

Ruby Voge November 6, 2024
During an election year, newspapers' opinion pages usually endorse presidential candidates. Usually. However, during this election, more news organizations than ever are opting-out of an official endorsement.
Engineers Without Borders President Vittoria Sama, left, Vice President Chaney Finkeldei, center, and International Projects and Fundraising Chair Urvi Chakravarthy, right. EWB is crowdfunding to provide clean drinking water for a displaced community in Kenya. COURTESY OF VITTORIA SAMA, CHANEY FINKELDEI AND URVI CHAKRAVARTHY

BU engineering club to raise money for clean water project in Kenya

Brenda Gonzalez March 29, 2024
Since 2018, Engineers Without Borders, EWB, has partnered with the Ogiek people of Tinet, Kenya on a mission to provide clean and accessible drinking water. This year, EBW’s aims to raise around $8,000 for travel costs, and $20,000 to implement the borehole project in Tinet this summer.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Keep an eye out for “The Magnus Archives” this Halloween | You Had Me At ‘It’s Gay’

Kal Hawley October 30, 2023
What intrigued me about “The Magnus Archives” was not the supernatural tales themselves — although those were so wonderfully written that even an anti-horror enthusiast like myself could enjoy them — but rather, the wonderful cast of intriguing characters that you meet.
Monet Ota | Senior Graphic Artist

Surviving Sunday in Salem: Prepare for disappointment

Gabriella Di Dea October 26, 2023
It’s officially Spooky Season. What better way to spend it than in the spookiest place of all, Salem? Sunday is definitely a busier day to visit Salem, but nevertheless, I grabbed a good friend, bought a $10 commuter rail ticket, and was on my way.
Samantha Sanders | Graphic Artist

“Gilmore Girls” aesthetic and the fueled romanticization of fall

Isabella Panichi October 17, 2023
There is something about autumn that induces the feminine urge to buy an expensive coffee or tea, read books, study well and maybe fall in love.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Saw X’ and cutting to the feeling | You Scared Me!

Josh Rosenthal October 4, 2023
“Saw” is back. An astonishing return to form for the series, “Saw X” being as good as it is should be an anomaly, but this installment is as bold as it is brutal, offering up a grisly collection of traps that aim to shock the sensibilities of even the most hardened horror fan.
Boston City Hall. The council announced a proposal on Wednesday that would recognize October as Italian-American month in Boston. YITONG LI/DFP FILE

Boston City Council recognizes October as Italian-American month

Sarah Elshaigi September 21, 2023
Boston City Council announced a proposal on Wednesday that would recognize October as Italian-American month in Boston. The proposal was introduced by city councilor Gabriela Coletta and accepted by City Council during their weekly meeting.
PETER MOORE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The Red Corner: UFC 271 preview

Charles Moore February 9, 2022
Columnist Charlie Moore previews UFC 271's middleweight rematch between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker.
A person receiving a vaccine. Over 100 workers have terminated their employment with the Massachusetts government for not following Governor Charlie Baker’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and other preventative protocols. COURTESY OF ED US VIA UNSPLASH

Government employees fired for non-compliance with COVID-19 protocols

Daily Free Press Staff November 10, 2021
Hundreds of government workers faced disciplinary action for not complying with COVID vaccine mandates or weekly testing.
Terriers Thrive Together logo

On-campus mental health services, student organizations collaborate to spread awareness about mental health

Paul Birmingham October 18, 2021
Terrier Thrive Together features mental health awareness events throughout this month.
film projector

‘Parasite’ film discussion incites conversation about class struggles, Korean culture

Yiran Yu October 3, 2021
The Education Resource Center featured the Korean language during September.
libra zodiac sign

Is being a Libra a personality trait?

Maya Frankel April 6, 2021
Everyone I get to know fits their Zodiac sign. That’s what makes astrology so interesting.
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