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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

How using beauty filters distorted my relationship with my skin — and why I’m over it | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer February 28, 2025
I know how messed up it is. I use filters because I don’t like how my skin looks, and then I dislike my skin more because I’m constantly comparing it to the filtered version. It’s a version of me that doesn’t exist but somehow feels more real than my reflection.
The Centennial Fountain spouts at the Charles River Esplanade. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Fall foliage blows into Boston

Sarah Cruz November 14, 2024
As the days get shorter and leaves change colors, Bostonians enjoy the foliage and celebrate the season with autumnal activities.
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.
row of houses in charlestown

City approves more than $370,000 in Charlestown Community Impact Fund grants

Daniel Kool March 24, 2021
Its Managing Committee approved “mini-grants” of $2,500 to $20,000 to local nonprofits.
Junior forward Nick Havener came off the bench for the first time this season against Syracuse. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Men’s basketball drops fifth straight game at Syracuse

Tyler Oringer December 12, 2016

The Boston University men’s basketball team lost its fifth consecutive game on Saturday afternoon, suffering a 99-77 loss to Syracuse University at the Carrier Dome. The Terriers (4-6) are still...

Senior forward Justin Alston grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds against Holy Cross. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s basketball looks to snap skid at Syracuse

Nick DiBona December 9, 2016

The Boston University men’s basketball team will look to win its first away game of the season on Saturday afternoon against Syracuse University at the Carrier Dome. The Terriers (4-5) have lost...

Senior midfielder Hester van der Laan has been a steady force on offense for the Terriers. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 14 field hockey keeps offensive pressure alive

Liam O’Brien October 27, 2016

While the No. 14 Boston University field hockey team may not have received the result that it desired in Sunday’s 2-1 loss against No. 3 Syracuse University, it continues to play a style that has...

Senior forward Amanda Cassera scored her team-leading ninth goal on Sunday. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Late comeback not enough as No. 13 field hockey loses to No. 3 Syracuse

Nathan Bindseil October 23, 2016

A second-half offensive surge for the No. 13 Boston University field hockey team came too late against No. 3 Syracuse University, as it fell 2-1 to the reigning national champions Sunday. The...

Senior goalkeeper Cammy Jensen made nine saves in the Terriers' loss to Syracuse. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 13 field hockey’s falls to No. 3 Syracuse, in a tale of two halves

Jonny Arruda October 23, 2016

After its match against the College of the Holy Cross was suspended Friday due to inclement weather, the No. 13 Boston University field hockey team fell to No. 3 Syracuse University on New Balance...

Senior midfielder Ellie Landsman was recently named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week. PHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 13 field hockey set for weekend contests vs. Holy Cross, No. 3 Syracuse

Jonny Arruda October 21, 2016

Riding a three-game winning streak, the No. 13 Boston University field hockey team faces two tough matchups this weekend in its final home regular season matchups of the year.  The College of the...

The Blue Line: Give Lamar Jackson the Heisman now

The Blue Line: Give Lamar Jackson the Heisman now

Mike Benedykciuk September 22, 2016

Louisville University quarterback Lamar Jackson has started this college football season on a truly remarkable run. Through three games, Louisville has climbed from No. 19 in the AP Poll all the way up...

Senior forward Amanda Cassera leads the team in points with 10. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Field hockey earns first top-10 ranking in 20 years

Greg Levinsky September 15, 2016

Already having its best start in program history, the Boston University field hockey team moved up four sports in this week’s National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division I Coaches Poll to...

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