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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

How far is too far? | Geek Chic

Anjola Odukoya February 18, 2025
The sheer power of the see-through dress has kept this controversial yet popular trend relevant for centuries. Whether you’re a fan or not — I am definitely an admirer — there’s no denying that the “naked” dress never fails to make a statement.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Upbeat songs to boost your confidence during midterms | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton October 29, 2024
These days I feel like I’m in a constant sprint towards Thanksgiving, which is so late this year that when we come back from break, it’s already time for finals. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Academy Awards aren’t all that

Kendall O’Brien March 13, 2023
The Academy Awards has made some questionable decisions in the past. This year’s show wasn’t perfect, but the choices made the viewing experience more pleasant compared to years prior.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Chiefs defeat Eagles in Super Bowl LVII

Brett Abrams February 15, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to win their second Super Bowl in the last four years.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: Don’t rejoice with the NFL for its fake commitment to diversity

Editors February 13, 2023
In recent years, the NFL has taken its foot off the pedal of progress in tackling issues related to the lack of diversity and the treatment of Black players. Many see Super Bowl LVII's rank as a chance of redemption— but does a lucky lineup really warrant that kind of commendable merit?
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: The toxicity of tabloids can be lessened with respect, empathy

Editors March 29, 2021
Tabloids will never be fully ethical or accurate, but we can try to be respectful.
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Stuck in an early 2000s time warp

Katherine Wright March 24, 2021
I seem to still be trapped in an early 2000s time warp.

Celebrity beauty brands worth buying

Khadijah Khogeer September 22, 2020
Whether you feel like splurging on new products or buying a gift, here are my recommendations of celebrity beauty brands worth trying.
GABRIELA HUTCHINGS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Modern Beauty: A rainbow of foundation

Emily Confalone January 29, 2019

Anyone who wears makeup knows that finding the correct foundation shade to match your skin tone presents a nearly impossible task. Take beauty guru and makeup artist James Charles — he has millions of...

Miss Leading: Why Rihanna is the unspoken heroine of our generation

Miss Leading: Why Rihanna is the unspoken heroine of our generation

Namu Sampath November 17, 2017

I have looked up to Rihanna ever since I was a kid. It was always confusing to my parents — and really anyone older than me — since even Rihanna herself has said she isn’t really someone to look...

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EDITORIAL: Rihanna rightfully deserves humanitarian award

Editors February 24, 2017

Most people would associate Rihanna with images of black umbrellas, a California king bed or finding love in a hopeless place. She’s been known for risqué music videos, provocative fashion statements...

Canadian pop singer Alessia Cara, best known for her single "Here" performed at Brighton Music Hall Friday night. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Alessia Cara shines bright like “Diamonds”

J.D. Capelouto January 25, 2016

The most surprising moment of Alessia Cara’s Friday night concert at Brighton Music Hall wasn’t when her three-piece band kicked off the show with a techno-infused remix of her smash hit “Here,”...

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