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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Unmasked: What is one way you've changed since childhood?

Unmasked: What is one way you’ve changed since childhood?

Veronica Thompson March 29, 2023
What is one way you've changed since childhood?
COVID-19 open letter, students want hybrid learning option

SPH students call for hybrid learning options in petition, open letter amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Phil London January 24, 2022
Students called into question BU's decision to remain fully in-person, decrease quarantine period
runner at chestnut hill reservoir in chestnut hill massachusetts

It’s the little things that make life bearable

Michelle Tian March 22, 2021
We need small, everyday moments to brighten up our lives so we can build up to larger goals.
if i fall by baby cate spotify album

Local independent artist Baby Cate releases new single, hopes to grow platform

Ramsey Khalifeh March 3, 2021
Boston-area artist "Baby Cate" released her new single “If I Fall” Friday. A musician since she was four years old, she said the song writing for the single came naturally.
Black, Female and Funny webinar hosted by the College of Communication

Black female comedy TV writers talk experience in the industry at COM panel

Yiran Yu February 19, 2021
Two Black female TV comedy writers spoke at a College of Communication virtual panel about their experiences in the industry.
“The Sustainability Imperative” panel hosted by Boston University Alumni and Friends. Participating alumni discussed the importance of ecologically sustainable business practices. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU alumni discuss impacts of green business

Connor Allen January 28, 2021
Large corporations with hefty fossil fuel emissions are often criticized for exacerbating climate change. But now, many businesses are joining the climate movement themselves by prioritizing environmental sustainability. Why the businesses are motivated to do so — and if their actions will be enough — is up for debate.
Joel Herbert

Diamonds and Rust: Taking Not Taking Yourself Seriously, Seriously

Joel Herbert September 20, 2020
We either take ourselves way too seriously or not seriously enough, and we have that very typical human quality of assuming that whatever works best for us will work best for everyone else.
Boston University researcher Lewina Lee found that optimism is linked to longer lifespans in a study that was published by the National Academy of Sciences on Aug. 26th. COURTESY OF LEWINA LEE

Optimism linked to long lifespans in study led by BU researcher

Nyah Jordan September 5, 2019
Being optimistic can increase one’s lifespan, according to a study led by a researcher from Boston University published by the National Academy of Sciences on Aug. 26.
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