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Nikki Haley: candidate capable of compromise | Not to Get Political But

Lauren Albano November 1, 2023
Nikki Halley recent popularity in the polls is a good sign that Republicans are tired of Trump and DeSantis' antics and may be ready for a candidate capable of compromise.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

A win for democracy and a defeat of raw financial power in the Czech Republic | The Intersection

Katie Harmon February 9, 2023
The Czech people just gave the world a victory for democracy, and to that, we should all celebrate.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: The World Cup and its new iconic moments

Benjamin Lee December 9, 2022
In a special edition of The Mezzala, columnist Benjamin Lee recaps every group in the World Cup, how we got to the knockout stage and the morality of the "Qatar World Cup."
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Highway to Health: Ukraine’s reproductive health crisis

Bailey Salimes April 28, 2022
Sexual assault medical care and rape crisis centers tend to receive the least amount of attention during crises, even though demand is high.
Ukraine/Russia conflict, bu community reacts

Members of BU community stand with Ukraine as country faces Russian attacks

Emilia Wisniewski March 3, 2022
“Every day ... we hear the sounds of falling bombs, planes and helicopters circling in the sky,” wrote a BU parent.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

A Room With a View: Requiem for 21st century democracy

Antonia Lehnert February 1, 2022

It was the second half of July 2001 when the leaders of the eight most developed countries in the world had to face the sweltering Italian heat on their way to Genoa. The 27th G8 summit was to tackle international...

The Netflix logo. The Boston University College of Communications hosted its first alumni event of the semester Wednesday – a webinar discussing Neftlix’s rise as a streaming service and its subsequent evolution. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Netflix’s nonfiction storytelling told by BU grads, ‘Queer Eye’ star

Seamus Webster September 13, 2021
Panel dives into Netflix's business in reality television content.
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BU Gastronomy hosts event about food sovereignty, racial justice and environmentalism

Rachel Do April 22, 2021
The weekend event included Zoom presentations, but also a scavenger hunt and other outdoor activities.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

A Room With a View: Ancient Greece and Italy share hospitality and xenophobia

Antonia Lehnert April 12, 2021
Before being hosted in someone’s home, one should feel welcomed in their country first.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

A Room With A View: History is repeating itself, but we can break the cycle

Antonia Lehnert March 22, 2021
If we succeed in mastering history the right way, we will avoid reliving the tragedies of the past.
Jewish-Israeli activist Rudy Rochman discussed identity, activism, anti-semitism and conflict at a virtual event hosted by Boston University Students for Israel on Sunday. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FOR ISRAEL

Jewish-Israeli activist talks identity, antisemitism, conflict

Isabel Plower September 16, 2020
Jewish-Israeli commentator Rudy Rochman is no stranger to tackling tough conversations online. While he usually posts his perspectives online, he expanded to Zoom for a virtual event Sunday with Boston University Students for Israel.
Worldview: The ‘Fort Trump’ predicament

Worldview: The ‘Fort Trump’ predicament

David Damiano September 25, 2018

Of all the nations afflicted with geographic misfortunes, Poland’s predicament is perhaps the best documented. Located at the epicenter of the North European Plains, Poland has historically been bordered...

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