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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

I do not enjoy all facts about the ‘Severance’ season 2 finale equally

Lauren Albano March 26, 2025
The season two finale of “Severance” was released on Apple TV+ March 20, and in the nature of the show, I wish I could forget a few aspects of the episode when I go to work.
Empty chairs in the College of Arts and Sciences, where professor Tinker Ready taught a class until recently. Ready has been placed on administrative leave amidst an investigation into comments made to students. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

COM writing professor on paid leave, under investigation

Matthew Eadie March 29, 2024
After allegations of discriminatory comments, Boston University College of Communication writing professor Tinker Ready is under investigation, according to several documents and emails obtained by The Daily Free Press. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Don’t commit to your parasocial relationship | Stop Scrolling

Madison Forrest October 15, 2023
Freshly married TikTok couple have a new take on “something old” wedding tradition: getting canceled for racist tweets, which they apologized for by emphasizing that the hundreds of tweets were “old.”
Analise Bruno | Senior Graphic Artist

Couture and controversy: Don’t put Karl Lagerfeld on a pedestal | Tough Love

Analise Bruno May 2, 2023
Perhaps Wintour chose Lagerfeld to be the man of the evening because of his ties to a big-name brand like Chanel — but I wonder, shouldn’t morals come above prestidge? Do we really want to conflate Lagerfeld’s controversial legacy with that of the renowned Met?
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

The hidden people: Middle Eastern and North African erasure in U.S. demography | Loud People, Quiet Spaces

Banu Mammadli April 27, 2023
In ignoring the racial identity of MENA people, we are effectively ignoring their stories, voices, culture, value, humanity, vast contributions to American society and all that they have endured at the expense of white supremacy.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Revival House: And its important role in keeping society in tune

Katie Harmon April 24, 2023
In taking a stand and protesting against hatred, revival houses are proving that they are capable of taking on a new role in society. Not only do they serve to show audiences the voices of the past, but now use those voices to try and influence the voices of the future. 
Lydia Evans | Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: A triple-double standard

Editors April 6, 2023
Under normal circumstances, the NCAA women's championship would have been a thrilling milestone for the oft-overlooked field of women’s sports. And yet, this historic occasion was marred by controversy: racist double standards, sexist stereotypes, even a presidential faux pas.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Oscars don’t matter anymore. We should still care about the results. | On the Record

Addison Schmidt March 16, 2023
How can we appreciate the Oscars for the reward they offer to deserving filmmakers while removing ourselves from the erroneous weight of importance we place upon their outcome? 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: Freaks and Greeks — Greek life needs to change

Editors February 24, 2023
Greek life as an American institution needs a profound reckoning in order to maintain relevance and support.
Pride Flag

Pride parade comes back to Boston in the summer

Anna Rubenstein February 24, 2023
Boston’s Pride parade is coming back this June after a three-year hiatus and the dissolvement of the original organizational entity after exclusivity issues.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Minority Report: For Steve Wilks and other Black NFL head coaches, winning isn’t enough

Lincoln Son Currie February 1, 2023
There's a clear message to current and aspiring Black coaches in the NFL: your winning will not necessarily reward you.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: Banning books and axing APs — America’s anti-intellectualism problem

Editors January 25, 2023
As anti-intellectualism becomes more and more partisan, it also becomes harder to ignore.
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