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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Stick Check: This season should have been the PWHL’s inaugural season

Grace Sferrazza November 20, 2024
The PWHL is entering its second season with new branding, jerseys, and permanent homes, but it should have began like this in the first place.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

History and authenticity can only be claimed by Boston’s little Italy

Amanda Brecher October 22, 2023
I can’t say that Eataly doesn’t have a good mission, and I won’t say that I haven’t explored its markets with wide eyes and an open stomach –– but my main concern is its place in Boston.
The Boston University Student Government office. BU Student Government heard presentations about a potential mural on the side of 808 Commonwealth Ave., a virtual BU ID proposal and more in a Monday night meeting. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

BU StuGov hears presentations on potential mural, virtual ID proposal, update on Google G-Suite initiative

Anna Vidergar November 17, 2021
Senators discuss proposal to make Terrier Cards virtual and plans for a mural on the back of CAS.
Boston’s Newbury Street. On Black Friday this year, stores in the city adjusted their safety protocols to meet the demands of shoppers while following health-related constraints. JACQUELYN O’BRIEN/ DFP FILE

Shoppers see early sales instead of typical Black Friday weekend

Yiran Yu December 1, 2020
Despite specific health-related constraints and added safety procedures, businesses and students strived to celebrate Black Friday in a different way.
Businesses on Newbury Street board up in preparation for post-election protests. MEGHAN SCOTT | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

A look at how Boston businesses prepared for potential post-election unrest

Allison Pirog November 4, 2020
On the eve of Election Day, residents saw storefronts boarded up across Boston as businesses prepared for property damage and looting in the aftermath of Tuesday night. The precautions came after civil rights protests this year, in Boston and nationwide, had turned destructive at times.
The Sticky Sticky Bun at Flour Bakery. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

FreeP vs. Food: Sticky buns

Daily Free Press Staff October 25, 2018
The Daily Free Press writers visit four different local bakeries to determine which sticky bun reigns supreme.
The "student map" of Boston. PHOTO BY DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

What to do in different Boston-area neighborhoods

Riley Villiers June 5, 2018
You will never run out of things to do in Boston. Just when you think you have explored every area, you find somewhere new — somewhere you have never been before. The best part of it all is that the best places are either a short walk, T ride or Uber trip away. While there are hundreds of great spots in Boston, these are a few that are essential for any BU student to explore.
Eyeglass store Warby Parker opens a new location at 39 John F. Kennedy St. in Cambridge on Sept. 27. PHOTO BY EMILIE LIU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Warby Parker opens new location in Cambridge

Eli Lefcowitz October 2, 2017

Last Friday, Warby Parker opened its newest location in Cambridge. Warby Parker, a well-known glasses retailer specializing in online commerce, has launched over 60 locations across North America...

Daniel Brown and Hannah Sabitoni, program managers of Student Food Rescue at Boston University's Community Service Center, said that they want BU students to address food injustice in Boston. PHOTO BY KATIE GODERE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student Food Rescue fights food insecurity

Maddie Domenichella September 21, 2017

Student Food Rescue, Boston University’s student-run food salvage program, is gearing up for another year of fighting food insecurity and waste in Boston. The program, which is part of the university’s...

DELLECHIAIE: Hillary Clinton’s new book and why I won’t waste my time with it

DELLECHIAIE: Hillary Clinton’s new book and why I won’t waste my time with it

Dan Dellechiaie September 19, 2017

On Sunday, I walked around the Barnes and Noble in the Prudential Center with my roommate. While we were in line, I saw Hillary Clinton’s new book. It was already discounted by 30 percent (40 percent...

PHOTO BY PAIGE TWOMBLY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

EDITORIAL: Citgo continues to show its Boston pride

Editors February 5, 2017

Boston University students are very familiar with the Citgo sign that illuminates our walk down Commonwealth Avenue toward Marciano Commons, Myles Standish Hall or Danielsen Hall. The sign has almost become...

Celebrity chef Mario Batali presents a tray of food to attendees of Eataly Boston’s press event Friday. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Eataly Boston to open in Prudential Center late November

Kalina Newman November 20, 2016

Tucked in the Prudential Center behind drywall and a giant “Coming Soon” poster sits a 4,500-square-foot mecca of Italian food and culture. Opening Nov. 29, Eataly Boston will be home to four restaurants,...

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