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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Passport Bros are a problematic phenomenon | Identity Unveiled

Rebecca Peng January 28, 2025
Passport Bros often lack awareness of the damage they cause, which can echo neocolonialism — the indirect control of developing countries by colonial nations. 
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Should we be excited for Qatar 2022?

Benjamin Lee September 27, 2022
In this week's edition of The Mezzala, Benjamin Lee covers the morality of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, including its corrupt ways of earning a bid, poor working conditions and lack of inclusivity.
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Underage international students report using fake international IDs to obtain alcohol

Phil London October 5, 2021
Peer pressure, ease of deception and cultural differences surrounding drinking among reasons listed.
Seema Thakkar/DFP STAFF

Gaming the System: The treatment of esports players indicts an epidemic of Asian hate

Nick Speranza April 15, 2021
The pain of anti-Asian hate is felt sorely in esports, but the fight against it must take place elsewhere, too.
“Finding Agnes,” a Netflix original film released Monday, depicts a son's journey to learn more about his estranged mother after she suddenly passes. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: ‘Finding Agnes’ marks new take on the family drama

Rachel Do December 2, 2020
The film, which depicts a strained mother-son relationship, stands out against the typical family narrative in a sad but realistic manner.
Three Boston University students formed the Official Boston University International Students Group on May 13 to support BU’s international population by giving them a place to share information and voice their concerns. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

International Students Group offers information, safe space to express concerns

Mita Kataria September 17, 2020
The Official Boston University International Students Group was formed last May as a space for international students to share their questions, concerns and opinions.

PHILLIPS: What the drug war gets wrong

Felix Phillips September 28, 2017

Rodrigo Duterte, the president of the Philippines, is currently waging a horrific war against drug use in his country. Thousands of suspected junkies and dealers have been killed. The latest news out of...

A mask by the Dayak peoples of Borneo is one of the pieces in "Arts of the Pacific," a recent installation at the Museum of Fine Arts. PHOTO BY MICHAEL ENWRIGHT/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Artistic traditions of the Pacific Islands come to MFA in new gallery

Michael Enwright November 14, 2014

Unfortunately, art museums remain an agonizing experience for many. Those who have been on a middle school field trip to a museum may remember long hours on their feet, cavernous rooms and excessively...

BUFSA holds benefit show to support typhoon victims

Daily Free Press Admin November 21, 2013

Boston University’s Filipino Student Association hosted the Typhoon Haiyan Benefit Show Wednesday night at the George Sherman Union Conference Auditorium. BUFSA will be donating proceeds from...

EDIT: Preventing another Typhoon Haiyan

Daily Free Press Admin November 18, 2013

Drawing evidence from the damages caused by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines last week, underdeveloped countries continue to argue they have been affected the most by climate change despite contributing...

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