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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Congress better listen to March For Our Lives | Not to Get Political But

Lauren Albano January 24, 2024
March For Our Lives at UNC-Chapel Hill wrote an op-ed addressing gun violence that was published by student newspapers nationwide. Congress better read it and respond accordingly.
Boston University police station. This week’s crime logs include anonymous flower delivery, a car accident, stalking, larceny and disorderly persons. AMANDA CUCCINIELLO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Oct. 2 – Oct. 8

Crystal Yormick October 18, 2023
Boston University crimes reported and taken from the BUPD's crime logs from Oct. 2 – Oct. 8.
Wu and Essaibi George debating

Wu, Essaibi George butt heads on police reform, public safety at first televised mayoral debate of 2021 election

Phil London October 15, 2021
Mayoral candidates Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu competed in their first televised debate.
I Voted stickers

Boston University political clubs split between Wu and Essaibi George in Boston mayoral election

Phoebe Chen October 1, 2021
BU political clubs did not endorse candidates, but reflected their thoughts on each candidates platform and on the race.
Lenox Public Housing Project

Activists discuss public housing issues in Boston following State hearing

Madison Mercado September 16, 2021
Activists and state representatives reviewed public housing policy changes in a hearing Wednesday.
East to West: Sept. 13, 2021

East to West: Sept. 13, 2021

Veronica Thompson September 13, 2021

First full week of classes! Today on East to West, we cover National Suicide Prevention Week, Boston University students and faculty reflecting on the transition to in-person classes, activists’...

Seema Thakkar/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Boston Police’s overtime budget is out of control, in desperate need of fewer officers, reallocation

Editors April 15, 2021
We must stop spending hundreds of millions paying the criminals, abusers and killers who “protect” us.
Sophia Flissler/DFP STAFF

Minority Report: Shot for Shot

Lincoln Son Currie April 15, 2021
Mandatory vaccinations are the only option at this point, and I credit BU for a sensible mandate.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Burning Out: The way Boston University is using the student-run F— It Won’t Cut It campaign is seriously questionable

Yvonne Tang April 12, 2021
will BU take responsibility for FIWCI allegations or continue to use the “student-run” label to its advantage?
zinneken's food truck on commonwealth avenue

Boston food trucks take to the streets after a difficult 2020

Daniel Kool April 6, 2021
Thirty vendors participated virtually in the City’s 2021 Food Truck Lottery in March.
boston police department officers in downtown boston

City Councilors, police discuss ways to prevent BPD from exceeding overtime budget

Sam Trottenberg March 15, 2021
The department has likely already run-over this fiscal year.
House of Blues in Boston, Massachusetts

Live music to stay out of Boston restaurants amid pandemic

Taylor Brokesh March 3, 2021
As Massachusetts entered Phase Three, Step Two of its COVID-19 reopening plan Monday, the City opted for a modified version of the plan, which also bars indoor performance venues and certain indoor recreational activities for an additional three weeks.
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