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Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

A beginner’s guide to Phoebe Bridgers | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton February 9, 2025
Recently, I had a friend tell me she was interested in listening to Phoebe Bridgers. If you haven’t been living under a rock, chances are that you’ve at least heard of her before. However, if you’ve never gotten around to listening, that’s okay, because I’m here to help.
The entrance to the Old South Church. Boston religious leaders, professors and college students reflect on the impact of faith on American politics after President Donald Trump’s inauguration and the slew of executive actions he rolled out during his first weeks in office. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘Make America a Christian nation’: Bostonians pray on faith’s role in Trump’s executive actions

Megan Amato February 2, 2025
Boston religious leaders and community members reflect on the role of religion in President Donald Trump’s policies, following a bishop’s call for mercy amid several executive orders passed by Trump during his first day in office.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Religion has no place in abortion rights | The Perfectly Imperfect Human Condition

Lillian Chapman December 8, 2023
Having a uterus is a fatal flaw. Most girls can say this from a devastatingly young age. I know I did. I know my sister did. I know my mom did. There are several reasons as to why having a uterus may lead to one’s downfall — all of which I’d need multiple hands to count on. But not being granted control over your own reproductive organ is dehumanizing and degrading. For as long as those in Congress use religious rhetoric to drive the law of the land, it will remain this way forever. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Answered prayers: the gospel of Ethel Cain | Mad Women

Hailey Pitcher December 7, 2023
“HERE LIES ETHEL CAIN” a website banner shouts on the Google search results. Another article further down states: “Since this interview was conducted, we have been informed that Ethel Cain has been reported missing.” By these broad yet telling headlines, anyone would first think Ethel Cain was a real woman who went missing and was later found dead.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

REVIEW: ‘Ferrari’ is a mythologized and hollow portrait

Ada Sussman December 7, 2023
From the beginning, Mann’s “Ferrari” doesn’t hold any water. Though it tries to, the film can’t tear down the image of a man because it hardly built it up in the first place –– beyond a symbol of adoration and spectacle. The film’s classical composition and artisan facade just embellish the boring emptiness within it –– “Ferrari” is an impersonal failure at a detailed portrait.
Yvonne Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

OP-ED: I can’t travel to Florida. You shouldn’t either.

Guest Writer April 20, 2023
Until Florida and DeSantis agree to “say gay,” they shouldn’t see a dime of our money.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Ramadan explained: Beyond fasting

Hania Malhas March 22, 2023
Ramadan may seem exceedingly demanding, but the experience extends beyond the bodily feeling of hunger and thirst
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Alarming antisemitism in 2023: Neo-Nazis protest outside of ‘Parade’ on Broadway | All Things Theater

Maia Penzer March 1, 2023
Theater performances are meant to provide audiences with enjoyment and escape, while also bringing to light universal themes that connect us all — the general public shouldn't have to be concerned about antisemitic protests while attending Broadway shows.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Divine Politik: How the death penalty punishes us all

Caroline McCord November 12, 2021
It is no ones right to take away another persons right to live, let alone disregard their religious rights.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Divine Politik: The truth behind the current labor movement

Caroline McCord October 28, 2021
The real truth behind the labor shortage and unofficial general strike happening in America is a story of hope, grit and the intrinsic belief that workers deserve rights and dignity.
picture of discussion on zoom

BU Diversity, Inclusion hosts special education professor for discussion on history of disability movement

Kendall Richards October 14, 2021
Michael Wehmeyer presented the disability movement as three parts — professionals, parents and self-advocates.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

​​Minority Report: The shame of the bishops

Lincoln Son Currie September 2, 2021
I implore the bishops not to draft a document that would turn Christ’s body into a political weapon.
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