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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

John Mulaney’s live talk show is not for ‘everybody,’ but it is worth a watch

Lauren Albano April 6, 2025
There are plenty of things that need ironing out, but I’m still open to seeing what else Mulaney has in store. But hopefully, if I decide to call in again, it won’t be a waste of the whole world’s time.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

When you have no calling — and maybe that’s okay

Chloe Saint Mard March 31, 2025
At the end of the day, maybe your passion could simply be creating a life that feels agreeable to you, and that doesn't have to take place in your career. 
A maintenance notice in the Warren Towers dormitory. Renovations to improve Warren Towers will begin over winter break and be completed by 2028. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Warren Towers renovations to occur over next 3 years

Tavishi Chattopadhyay November 21, 2024
Renovations to Warren Towers will begin to take place over the upcoming winter break, with the project expected to be completed by 2028.
Two cranes tower over Time Out Market in Fenway. A $600 million development project to build office space and potentially a branch of the Boston Public Library in Fenway was approved last week. MOLLY POTTER/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Developers announce new plans for Fenway, potential library

Leia Green February 23, 2024
A $600 million development project aiming to enliven the Fenway neighborhood with the development of a new office building and potentially a new library was approved by the Boston Planning & Development Agency board last week.
Full Spectrum Features Our Right to Gaze Black Film Identities

‘Our Right To Gaze: Black Film Identities’ short film series highlights Black artists in the film industry

Emily Pauls February 18, 2021
The short film collection "Our Right to Gaze: Black Film Identities" aims to highlight the work of Black filmmakers in a time where only 13 percent of directors in the Hollywood industry are people of color.
Boston University students Lara Werneck and Yiran Yu created Migration Tales — a website that showcases migrants’ stories and addresses stereotypes about immigrants. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students seek to amplify migrant voices, defeat stereotypes through new site

Rachel Do January 25, 2021
The new online story-sharing platform “migration tales," led by co-presidents and BU students Yiran Yu and Lara Werneck, aims to eliminate stereotypes and prejudice about migrants, create empathy and foster inclusivity through storytelling.
Recent Boston University graduate Melody You’s Instagram page @albumreceipts features popular albums in the form of paper receipts. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU student’s Instagram hobby draws viral success

Cameron Morsberger May 27, 2020
COM graduate Melody You is gaining attention from thousands in her @albumreceipts Instagram project.
The Boston University Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies began accepting applications for the Global Innovation Impact Seed Grants on Friday. COLE SCHONEMAN/ DFP FILE

Applications open for Global Innovation Impact Seed Grant

Mehek Kapoor October 31, 2019
Students pursuing global studies with ideas for innovative solutions to global policy issues can now apply for a grant to pursue their idea through the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Innovate@BU BUild Lab.
BU HUB’s Cross-College Challenge announced that submissions of client projects for this fall are open. PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Cross-College Challenge accepting proposals for interdisciplinary community projects

Mike Reddy April 23, 2018
Following the launch of its website on April 1, the Boston University Hub’s Cross-College Challenge (XCC) is now accepting project proposals from members of the BU community and the Greater Boston area for the upcoming fall semester.
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