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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

Magnolia and memories: Reflecting on America’s only lynching memorial

Maha Uddin March 27, 2025
After experiencing the museum, Montgomery felt different. My class was silent. Nobody cared to crack any jokes. The air even started to smell different — like rotting garbage, reminiscent of the Southern Magnolia that Billie Holiday sung about decades prior. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Reimagining Hollywood: The rise of indie film

Isabella Laikin March 21, 2025
For all of us who hold a camera with trembling hands and a story in our hearts, the rising prominence of indie films and the support of groundbreaking production companies underscore that making a difference, one heartfelt story at a time, is not just possible but essential.
Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

Sour truths, bitter lies: Review of Netflix’s ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’

Samantha Genzer March 7, 2025
Gibson isn’t just evil for the sake of it — she is a master manipulator who believes in her own lies just enough to make them convincing. You don’t sympathize with her, but by the end of the series, you do understand how she managed to fool so many people.
East to West: Sept. 20, 2021

East to West: Sept. 20, 2021

Veronica Thompson September 20, 2021

Stay safe! Today on East to West, we cover new cases of the West Nile Virus, students falling victim to scams, vandalism of the 9/11 memorial and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East...

Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Let’s Talk About: The temporary suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol March 24, 2021
It’s always good to be cautious of health risks that could cause serious illnesses or even death.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: The Boston Marathon continues to unite the city, overcome challenges

Editors March 4, 2021
The marathon demonstrates how Boston traditions continue to persevere and connect us during a time of severe isolation. Perhaps it can also inspire us to fight against the COVID-19 fatigue and keep us Boston Strong through the last stretch of the pandemic.
Artwork by hip hop graffiti artist George “SEN-1” Morillo is being featured at the Galerie D’Orsay as part of “An Urban Conversation Paris + New York” through March. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Back Bay gallery opens its doors for New York artist SEN-1

Ramsey Khalifeh February 17, 2021
New York artist and graffiti legend George "SEN-1" Morillo's work is displayed in the newest Galerie D'Orsay exhibit alongside the greats as an example of revolutionary art.
Liquid Art House is an art gallery-restaurant in Downtown Boston that offers an exotic and artistic menu as well as rotating gallery exhibits. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston restaurants offer diverse culinary experiences

Heather Goldin November 20, 2014

Although restaurants have always been a place for food, two Boston eateries are redefining the word, transforming restaurants into multipurpose spaces that provide a bit more than just a good meal. Liquid...

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