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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The gift of language: My hometown talent

qinxuanzhu October 1, 2023
In this household devoid of literacy, where no one could distinguish the difference between simple Chinese characters like “己” and “已” an unexpected obsession cultivated within a young boy — my brother.
Lucas Zhang / DFP Staff

Heartland: You shouldn’t need a car to live in the suburbs

Maxwell Pociask April 26, 2022
If other suburbs implemented the policies and attitudes of New Brunswick, many more North Americans could choose to live in a smaller city without the worry of a car payment or the fear of a car collision.
Connie Dai / DFP Staff

Heartland: American individualism is blocking Bessemer’s unionization drives

Maxwell Pociask April 11, 2022
It's the mindset of American individualism that makes anti-union propaganda so effective in this country.
The Boston skyline at night. Michelle writes about the qualities of cities that make her feel alive and less alone — especially when she just gazes out from her balcony. COURTESY OF EMMANUEL HUYBRECHTS VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

A love letter to all cities

Michelle Tian November 11, 2021
A slice of life here, a glimmer of calm there and a sprinkle of spirit everywhere.
person holding a narcan demonstration device

Seven North Shore cities encourage residents to carry Narcan

Sam Trottenberg April 2, 2021
A new campaign seeks to curb opioid overdoses through education and increased access to medication.
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