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The internet’s unfortunate idolization of Gypsy Rose Blanchard | Editorial

Editors January 22, 2024
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was met with online support after being released from prison for the murder of her abusive mother. While her crime can be absolved, can Gen Z's "unseriousness?"
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Social Media Society: Dear diary dumping

Gabriela Romero February 13, 2022
Having a safe space is positive, but it does not mean we should impulsively post without taking into account the plausible impacts. 
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Moving Forward: TikTok has redefined social media

Divya Sood March 2, 2021
TikTok, thank you for rupturing the picturesque landscape of social media. Thank you for fostering connection when we needed it most.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Staying ‘objective’ can set harmfully strict standards for journalists, but we must remain steadfast in integrity

Editors February 4, 2021
It’s a journalist’s duty to be unbiased. We represent our publications and their credibility, and we need to take that commitment seriously
“The Liberator,” a four-part animated miniseries about World War II, was released on Netflix on Veteran’s Day. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: ‘The Liberator’ animates WWII, offers unique visual perspective

Colin Boyd November 16, 2020

Aptly released on Veterans Day this year, “The Liberator” is a visually unique tale of the courage and heroism of U.S. Lt. Col. Felix Sparks and the 157th Infantry Regiment during World War II. The...

EDITORIAL: SwindlerBuster allows users to invade Tinderers' already limited privacy

EDITORIAL: SwindlerBuster allows users to invade Tinderers’ already limited privacy

Editors April 6, 2016

One new website wants to show the world that if people play with Tinder, they’re going to get burned. For only $4.99, SwindlerBuster helps customers find out if a specific person has an active Tinder...

Christopher Knights, Tom McGrath, Conrad Vernon and Chris Miller (left to right) voice Private, Skipper, Rico and Kowalski, respectively, in "Penguins of Madagascar." PHOTO COURTESY OF DREAMWORKS ANIMATION

REVIEW: ‘Penguins of Madagascar’ fun for kids, mixed bag for older crowd

Prim Chuwiruch December 1, 2014

Since the quartet of ass-kicking, wisecracking penguins appeared and captivated audiences in “Madagascar” and its subsequent sequels, the franchise has never been about the four main animals – Alex...

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