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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Is modern dating killing the anniversary?

Analise Bruno April 4, 2025
Whether it's your 36th wedding anniversary, your 16th birthday or even your 55th anniversary of establishing that one newspaper — milestones come in all forms — these dates are worth acknowledging. 
Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (Or Analise): No more silver springs — how to let go and move on from your ex

Analise Bruno March 30, 2025
Enter the half-joke, half-serious concept of “silver springing” someone. It’s the idea that you and all the love you bring with you are unforgettable — like a ghost that will eternally haunt them.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Why your partner isn’t your therapist — and thank goodness for that

Analise Bruno March 24, 2025
Mental health also looks different for everyone. Sometimes, your struggle could come off as being dismissive or moody to outsiders who aren’t aware of your situation. Being as open as you’re comfortable will only allow your relationships, romantic and not, to prosper.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Girls — and boys — gone wild: surviving fears of spring break infidelity

Analise Bruno March 7, 2025
In your hometown, you can’t even go to the grocery store without running into someone who knows your mom. But on spring break? You’re just another face in the crowd of frat bros, beach bums and vacationers who will never cross your path again. What happens on the beach stays on the beach — or so they tell themselves.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): The ultimate Valentine’s Day gift guide for every type of romance 

Analise Bruno January 26, 2025
Valentine's Day is the Superbowl of holidays for serious relationships. Whether it’s been one year or five — it’s your time to shine.  Not everything can be wrapped up with a bow, but some things can. If you’re in the market for tangible gifts, listen up.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Labels are not just for filing

Analise Bruno February 25, 2024
Dear Abby: Hear me out. I’ve been seeing this person for a while and we always have a great time together. The issue? I don’t know what to call us! I guess we’re dating, but when will we be ready for more? Am I moving too fast? Or should we already be labeled?
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me | My Heart Will Go On

Lily Smokler November 30, 2023
One of the most important things I have learned thus far from my breakup is how important respect is. Going forward, it is one of my top priorities —both for myself and my relationships.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Speaking the language of friendship: the CELOP Conversation Partner Program

Sloane McLean November 14, 2023
This semester, I decided to join the CELOP Conversation Partner Program. My initial intention was to improve my language abilities, but I’ve also gained something much more valuable: a close friend.
Mandile Mpofu | Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): If you like me, just tell me!

Analise Bruno September 26, 2023
Dear Abby: What’s the deal with people leading each other on these days? Someone who I thought liked me turns out to not want anything to do with me romantically — why did this happen, and how can I keep avoiding this problem?
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

Gender Justice: We need to better address domestic violence

Meredith Varner February 5, 2021
Domestic violence often escalates until someone gets seriously hurt or loses their life. We cannot let it continue as women, girls and men die at the hands of these abusers. This is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately or our women will continue to suffer.
WILSHERE: The ideal partner is utter fantasy

WILSHERE: The ideal partner is utter fantasy

Meredith Wilshere February 8, 2016

I have a mental checklist when I meet a guy. I check off the qualities that I look for in a potential man: a good sense of humor, a level head, a sense of kindness, a love of TV crime shows and a hatred...

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