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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Navigating the five stages of grief that come with college

Analise Bruno September 6, 2023
Boston University campus means different things for different students, while some are returning for another semester, others are starting their first — but how do we really feel about the start of another school year?
Smaran Ramidi | Senior Graphic Artist

Am I already behind in my career? | Is it Just Me Or

Grace Donahue September 28, 2022
College is the last step in education before heading into the professional world, but for some reason I feel like I am about to start five steps behind. 
Big Ben in London

CGS announces one-week London trip for Class of 2023, 2024

Claire Law December 1, 2021
After their trips were canceled because of the pandemic, CGS students from the Class of 2023 and 2024 have a new opportunity to explore the streets of London.
boston city hall

Applications open for Mayor’s Youth Council

Madison Mercado April 27, 2021
The program, taking applications until June 18, promotes civic engagement among high schoolers.
boston university student researcher handles equipment in a laboratory

BU students reflect on internship, research opportunities for second summer in pandemic

Yiran Yu April 26, 2021
From research to interning abroad, students find unique ways to optimize the summer break.
prison cell block

CFA faculty explores art, activism in Prison Arts Project event

Molly Farrar April 20, 2021
As part of the Prison Arts Project, BU groups held an event about how mass incarceration affects kids.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Boston exam schools’ zip code quota will aid equitable education, and with support from sports franchises, a shift in social justice continues

Editors April 12, 2021
The zip code quota and the sports teams’ support of it aren't revolutionary, but they make a difference.
Fair Admission: Episode 1 - Fairness

Fair Admission: Episode 1 – Fairness

Edward Sturm March 4, 2021

In pursuit of a working definition of fair college admissions, the American ideal of meritocracy is called into question. Host Edward Sturm explores what fairness is (and is not) when we talk about...

Welcome to Fair Admission!

Welcome to Fair Admission!

Edward Sturm March 3, 2021

College admissions aren’t fair. Could they ever be? Fair Admission is a nine-episode series hosted by Edward Sturm that explores equity in the college admissions process. From systemic racism to...

Production on the set of Wonderland student film

BU seniors create independent short film ‘Wonderland’ on art, burnout, mental illness

Lily Kepner February 25, 2021
After their Production II film was put on hold last spring, BU students persevered to bring their creative vision to life this winter. Out of that determination, the independent short film "Wonderland" was born.
Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce website

Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce reflects on work throughout pandemic

Emily Pauls February 25, 2021
The Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce is continuing to support its members and expand through the COVID-19 pandemic as the country approaches the anniversary of the initial shutdown.
raya and the last dragon film

BU alum talks working on ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’

Emma Vacirca February 24, 2021
Boston University alum Brian Gaugler said working on his first feature film "Raya and the Last Dragon" as a production assistant for Walt Disney Animation Studios taught him how critical creativity and passion are for success in the industry.
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