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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show: Kendrick Lamar brought the bars, but was it a touchdown performance?

Samantha Genzer February 10, 2025
The production was sleek, the performances were sharp and the creativity was undeniable. But when you stack it against Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Shakira-level halftime shows, it lacked that extra layer of spectacle that makes a Super Bowl performance legendary. Still, Lamar brought his signature storytelling, intricate visuals and undeniable talent to the biggest stage in the world, creating a show that was uniquely his.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

America’s shoegaze explosion: A brief timeline

Miguel Gonzales April 4, 2024
Shoegaze has become almost unavoidable to Gen-Z listeners. From TikToks nearing approximately 180,000 posts under the hashtag “shoegaze” to a new generation of rising shoegaze bands, the genre has found new life. However, it wasn’t this way in the beginning, especially to a more general American audience.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: The 2023 postseason is finally here

Brendan Galvin October 4, 2023
The MLB season ended Sunday, which means the postseason is here and brackets are being filled.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Conference Championship preview

Brett Abrams January 23, 2023
The San Francisco 49ers take on the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cincinnati Bengals battle the Kansas City Chiefs in the Conference Championship round of the NFL playoffs.
DREAM football

BU Flag Football club grows community with DREAM collaboration

Annika Morris October 26, 2022
On Sunday afternoon, the club Flag Football team collaborated with DREAM, a nonprofit helping at-promise kids, for a football skills clinic. This included wide receiver drills, interception practice, scrimmages and more.
Rich Hall dorm rooms

Boston University brings back Overnight Host Program for the 2022-2023 academic year

Ava Gordon September 29, 2022
Boston University is bringing back the Overnight Host Program for their prospective students after it has suspended it during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

PnB Rock’s Death Should Incentivize Labels to Protect Their Artists | Sing About Me

Aidan Mega September 15, 2022
Widely acclaimed rappers continue to die as their labels fail to effectively protect them, according to Aiden Mega.
Maggie Pina basketball

Women’s basketball star turned dual-sport standout – Maggie Pina returns to field hockey

Mark Fraenkel September 8, 2022
After becoming a key part of BU's women's basketball team, Maggie Pina decided to follow her field hockey passions and become a dual-sport athlete.
covid-19 testing collection site

BU records 143 COVID-19 cases, highest single-day rise since January

Jesús Marrero Suárez April 15, 2022
The BA.2 variant accounts for 80% of cases. The University is not planning to reinstate its previous mask mandate.
A person working on their laptop. Boston University’s Black Business Student Association organized a panel Thursday with two BU alumni to answer common questions students had about freelancing. COURTESY OF DANIEL THOMAS VIA UNSPLASH

BBSA invites BU alumni to share freelancing experiences

Metta Santoso November 8, 2021
Photographer Hodan Hashi and journalist Jacquinn Sinclair joined BU BBSA.
Assistant Professor Patrece McClain

New professor in School of Theater brings new expertise, excitement to the department

Emily Pauls September 23, 2021
Patrese McClain comes to BU with theatre and film experience.
yellow house

Yellow house

Bailey Clark September 20, 2021
The city was overwhelming, and I felt as though I was sharing it with the world.
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