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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

The climate crisis needs anything but ethics | Data Driven

Sarah Datta January 31, 2024
Throwing food on famous paintings and preaching the moral imperatives of the climate crisis is ineffective. The only way to get people on board is through reasonable, economic metrics.
Elijah Chacko | Graphic Artist

Small step for Prada, giant leap for feminism | Data Driven

Sarah Datta November 29, 2023
NASA's partnership with Prada to design new space suits is a progressive step for women and gender-nonconforming individuals in STEM.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Claudia Goldin arrives at just the right time | Data Driven

Sarah Datta October 30, 2023
Claudia Goldin receiving Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for her work on women's role in the work force comes at the perfect time as attitudes about work in general are evolving post-pandemic.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Don’t be a Hypocrite: Your Astrology hate is rude

Viktoria Popovska November 4, 2021
Not everyone needs to like or even believe in astrology — but certain people's virulent hatred of it reveals other, deeper rooted beliefs that are important to analyze.
Alexia Nizhny / DFP Staff

Sincerely, Ally: Why is there a stigma of living with your parents?

Alexia Nizhny September 23, 2021
If my path towards success may not follow American tradition, I may as well do so in my childhood bedroom.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Seen on TV: Hurricane Ida reporting exposes media’s climate blindspot

Brian Foisy September 12, 2021
Extreme weather has always been big business for news networks, but oftentimes missing is the discussion of climate change.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Going digital may not be as straightforward a solution to environmental issues as we may think

Editors April 22, 2021
The issue of sustainability can’t be removed from the context of our society, so we must ensure the solution is equitable.
Emma Moneuse/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Let’s be blunt. It’s high time we accept marijuana dispensaries, destigmatize cannabis

Editors April 21, 2021
The poorly concealed elitism in our own backyards show we sorely need to change our attitudes.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

I Call Foul Play: Overusing smartphones does more harm than good

Luca Becker April 16, 2021
Conscious and mindful phone use can provide a useful alternative to the phone addiction.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Moving Forward: COVID-19 reignites religious faith in United States

Divya Sood March 30, 2021
The pandemic saw an uptick in religious faith, but it’s unclear if it will be unifying or divisive.
Emma Moneuse/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Broadcast, print journalism each have their fair share of issues, advantages

Editors March 24, 2021
Whether broadcast or print journalism, we must always work to suppress our biases and be objective.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Let’s Talk About: Regaining US popularity around the world

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol February 24, 2021
I want to point out that recent events under the Trump administration have negatively changed the world’s perception of this country. However, I believe in second chances, and I think the United States can regain its popularity around the world.
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