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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Is modern dating killing the anniversary?

Analise Bruno April 4, 2025
Whether it's your 36th wedding anniversary, your 16th birthday or even your 55th anniversary of establishing that one newspaper — milestones come in all forms — these dates are worth acknowledging. 
Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

Why I want to be a filmmaker, even when it feels impossible

Isabella Laikin March 27, 2025
My pursuit of filmmaking isn't about accolades or recognition — it’s about the opportunity to tell stories that resonate deeply, challenge perceptions and contribute to a broader cultural conversation.
praying hands

Workshop in transfuturist prayer emphasizes importance of supportive spaces

Molly Farrar March 30, 2021
Micah Rosegrant, a part-time CFA senior, led a workshop on “trans affirmative spirituality” Friday.
against the hounds of hell webinar hosted by the howard thurman center

Howard Thurman scholars discuss legacy, breadth of famous BU figure’s work

Ramsey Khalifeh March 11, 2021
Author Peter Eisenstadt joined Howard Thurman scholars at a virtual panel Monday to discuss his newly released biography “Against the Hounds of Hell: A Life of Howard Thurman," and the broad, significant legacy Thurman left behind.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Spotlight on Society: Visibility for transgender characters and actors

Emma Shapiro March 9, 2021
Trans characters and actors are essential in creating plotlines that appeal to similar audience members. The entertainment industry needs to create more roles that acknowledge the bravery and importance of a transition story, and these actors should receive more awards and recognition.
playground at James H. Roberts Park

Allston park renamed to honor Black WWII veteran, City employee

Madison Mercado March 1, 2021
An Allston-Brighton park was formally renamed to memorialize James H. Roberts, a Black WWII veteran, following a 50-year delay in the process brought on by a clerical error.
“The Princess Bride” film. In a Wednesday webinar hosted by Boston University’s Institute for Health System Innovation and Policy, venture capitalist Lisa Suennen used the film as an allegory to explain health care entrepreneurship. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU hosts health care entrepreneurship discussion, encourages students to be bold

Kyla Denisevich February 2, 2021
BU’s Institute for Health System Innovation and Policy held their first installment of IHSIP’s 2021 Nexus Series on Wednesday about healthcare entrepreneurship, with a creative twist.
Boston University fraternity Delta Tau Delta lost their affiliation on Jan. 23 because of reports of underage drinking. GRAPHIC BY SAMANTHA GROSS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

One fraternity suspended, another moves forward with national chapter assistance

Chris Fergus February 12, 2015

Facing reports of underage drinking and hazing, several Boston University fraternities have lost status as BU-recognized student organizations and are working with their national organizations to gain...

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