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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

If you loved ‘The White Lotus,’ here are five other shows to binge

Ananya Swaroop March 28, 2025
For those who are wondering what to watch next, there are several other gripping shows like “The White Lotus” that share the same theme of sharp wit, layered storytelling and striking visuals. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: Where’d all the empathy go? — BU and its entitlement crisis

Editors March 27, 2023
There is something in the air at Boston University— and no, it is not the refreshing springtime aroma—but rather the pungent scent of entitlement seething from all four-corners of campus.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The nepo-baby boom: Can we shut up already? | Cultspiracy

Kim Schneider March 23, 2023
Hear me out: It’s time to fully disengage with the nepo baby discourse.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Let’s talk about nepo babies

Molly Newell February 13, 2023
A nepotism (or “nepo”) baby usually refers to a child of someone influential in the realm of Hollywood— and having a family member with superstar status unsurprisingly gives many of these new young celebrities a head start in the entertainment industry.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

In A Word: “Do what you love” mantra perpetuates the exploitation of disadvantaged identities

Kim Schneider March 14, 2022
In bubbles of privilege, it’s too easy to forget that doing what you love presupposes the freedom to choose what to do.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Highway to Health: Recognizing the privilege in easy access to mental health services

Bailey Salimes February 24, 2022
Between the lack of access to mental health practitioners from diverse backgrounds and the varied costs of attending single therapy sessions, it is no surprise millions of people in the United States struggle to grab an appointment with a therapist.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

A Room With a View: Liberal feminism is a masquerade of the patriarchy

Antonia Lehnert February 15, 2022
In spite of the good premises, I’ve always seen liberal feminism a product of liberal men who found a more discreet way to perpetuate the patriarchy.
Monet Ota / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Court challenge to affirmative action reignites debate over the imperfect but necessary policy

Editors January 28, 2022
If Edward Blum and his anti-affirmative action activists get their wish — and race is negated from the admissions process — universities may once again start to resemble the days of varsity jackets and old boys clubs, as representation dwindles to abysmal levels. 
ramadan in the quran

Ramadan 101

Khadijah Khogeer April 14, 2021
The holiest month for Muslims began Monday evening. Here’s all you need to know about Ramadan.
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Vaccine passports are reasonable and necessary, but come with risks of disparity

Editors April 6, 2021
Vaccine passports can be inequitable, but are ultimately inevitable for safe travels and normalcy.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Gender Justice: Your lack of intersectional feminism has real consequences

Meredith Varner March 26, 2021
Feminism must be intersectional and fight for every woman — not just the ones who look like you.
Sophia Flissler/DFP STAFF

Minority Report: Don’t pity the princess

Lincoln Son Currie March 17, 2021
If you think Meghan Markle is anything but immensely privileged, stop. Quit kissing the princess’ feet. She can pay her servants to do that.
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