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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

EEE emerges as public health concern in New England

Samantha Genzer September 11, 2024
Eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-borne virus, has instilled concern as states along the East and Gulf Coasts grapple with the potential for larger outbreaks — and with next steps. As of Sept. 10, a total of four EEE cases have been reported in Massachusetts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Asian women are more than just the “Oxford study” | Identity Unveiled

Rebecca Peng April 10, 2024
The "Oxford study" and its current reference online points to a bigger issue. The history of marginalization against Asians, combined with the stereotypes perpetuated by media and historical legacies of imperialism, illustrates a somber picture of the challenges Asian women face. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Oxford unveiled: a journey through Harry Potter magic, culinary delights and punting adventures

Keira Footer November 26, 2023
With its captivating architecture and abundance of activities, Oxford ensures you’ll never have a dull moment. Visiting this small city last April was one of the best trips I have ever been on –– and I highly recommend adding it to your travel bucket list.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Wear Me This: Dark Academia could be the answer to the very problem it romanticizes

Sujena Soumyanath October 4, 2021
Dark Academia romanticizes an exclusionary era of higher education — but could it also present a way of making these spaces more diverse?
The word “sophomore.” The term comes from the Greek words “sophos,” meaning clever or wise, and “moros,” meaning foolish. ILLUSTRATION BY BAILEY SHEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

What does it mean to be a sophomore?

Veronica Thompson September 17, 2021
I am a wise fool and that’s something to be proud of.
Fair Admission: Episode 2 - Diversity

Fair Admission: Episode 2 – Diversity

Edward Sturm March 4, 2021

What does diversity really mean? The battle over affirmative action happening in court and on college campuses across the country leads us to question the way that we talk about race and college...

Natalie McKnight, dean of the College of General Studies, says that CGS will remove its September program over the next two years, requiring all of its first-year students to start school in their spring semester and then study abroad in London during a six-week summer semester. PHOTO BY JACKIE O’BRIEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

CGS to phase out fall enrollment, start all first-year students in spring London program

Alana Levene September 13, 2017

The College of General Studies will begin phasing out fall enrollment and starting all first-year CGS students in the spring semester, said CGS Dean Natalie McKnight. The decision to start all CGS...

Preseason Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year junior Ally Hammel leads the defenisve unit for the Terriers. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU field hockey earns weekend sweep in Terrier Classic

Greg Levinsky August 30, 2017

A trio of freshmen scored a combined five goals over the weekend for the No. 16 ranked Boston University field hockey team, finishing up with a two-game sweep at the Terrier Classic. Boston University...

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