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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Madisyn Kim | Graphic Artist

Practice the love language you’re looking for

Chloe Saint Mard October 7, 2024

We often find ourselves waiting for others, whether it is a partner, a parent or a friend, to give us the love we desire. These expectations can lead to unhealthy relationships, in which we depend on others...

Mandile Mpofu | Senior Graphic Artist

An ode to my younger self

Gabriella Di Dea November 8, 2023
I’ve lived a lot of my life doing things in order to make my younger self proud, and I think that 6-year-old, wide-eyed me would be more than proud to see where I am today. So, I’d like to write a small ode to her and tell her of all the things I wish someone had told me.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

‘When it rains it pours’: Or does it?

Samantha Marshall October 15, 2023
The more I thought about my morning of misfortune, the more I thought about the idiom, “When it rains it pours.” Obviously it literally fit my situation, as the torrential downpour raged on, but how did it connect with the series of bad luck everyone occasionally experiences? I wondered, “Where did this phrase come from, why is this phrase used so often and ultimately, why do bad things seem to happen all at once?”
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Obsessions of the week | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer October 10, 2023
Welcome to "Maia's Inner Monologue," my new column that gives you a peek into the world of my — rather random — passions, scattered thoughts and latest obsessions. Join me on an adventure into all things downright bizarre. 
A phone screen reading “Stop Complaining.” Bailey is, self-admittedly, a frequent complainer, and writes about how the implementation of ‘no complaint days’ may help break her habit. COURTESY OF OMAR PRESTWICH VIA UNSPLASH

Instilling a ‘no complaints day’

Bailey Clark November 8, 2021
Complaining is a hard habit to break, but deciding to make a no complaints day may be the start.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Moving Forward: Acknowledging your humanity and feeling unpleasant emotions

Divya Sood April 12, 2021
Our feelings are neither solely good nor bad, but they are essential to our existence as human beings.
Planters’ NUTmobile. The NUTmobile visited Boston University last week to recruit student brand ambassadors to drive the vehicle. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Planters’ 26-foot-long NUTmobile visits BU, recruits students

Ashley Soebroto February 10, 2021
Securing that first job out of college can be a tough nut to crack. Planters' 26-foot-long "NUTmobile" visited Boston University last week, seeking BU applicants to drive the nutty vehicle across the country after graduation.
PILLEY: Exchanging apathy for positivity

PILLEY: Exchanging apathy for positivity

Katelyn Pilley September 28, 2015

I got my nose pierced the summer after I turned 15 — the last summer I would attend summer camp as a camper and not as a counselor. I arrived at camp with dyed hair, band T-shirts, a bad attitude and...

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