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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

The language of flowers

Isabella Panichi April 2, 2025
Sometimes the occasion for giving flowers is just because — just because you love someone, just because you were thinking of them or just because you’re there. 
Liza Berdykulova | Graphic Artist

And the Oscar goes to…your binge list: Six Academy Award-nominated movies to watch

Ananya Swaroop February 26, 2025
The anticipation around Oscar Day is high, so here is just the thing for you to get over the jitters — an Oscars binge list. This guide has some of the best movies of 2024 — from visually stunning sci-fi epics to exciting dramas and musical masterpieces.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

How to shine through seasonal depression | Editorial

Editors November 30, 2023
Seasonal depression, despite what some may say, is very real and affects many people every year, here are some ways you can try to shine through your seasonal depression this winter.
Irene Chung / DFP Staff

Wear Me This: Color blocking’s comeback coincides with mental health challenges

Sujena Soumyanath October 24, 2021
People may find it helpful to take a page out of the adventurous and thrilling practice of color blocking.
Yvonne Tang/DFP Staff

Philosophical Soup: Spring is the worst season

Max Ferrandino April 28, 2021
Spring creates more profound problems for those who have allergies, lack heat or suffer from SAD.
crime scene at the isabella stewart gardner museum robbery

Netflix docuseries brings Isabella Stewart Gardner art theft to life

Lily Kepner April 12, 2021
Thirty one years ago, history's largest art theft took place. Today, the chase to find them is strong.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Diamonds and Rust: Nostalgia’s perks and downfalls

Joel Herbert February 3, 2021
Nostalgia’s good and bad usually exist simultaneously — the bittersweet pain of homecoming. If we are feeling down because of the past, then we need to live more in the moment. However, if we experience joy and happiness from our memories, then we should continue to let it give us hope and meaning.
Boston is the 10th gloomiest city in the country, which may contribute to higher rates of seasonal affective disorder, according to a recently released report. LEXI PLINE/ DFP FILE

Boston ranked one of the gloomiest cities in U.S.

Vanessa Kjeldsen November 19, 2019
Bestplaces.net ranked Boston as having the 10th gloomiest weather in the U.S., which may increase the risk of Boston residents getting seasonal affective disorder.
WILSHERE: On breaking up

WILSHERE: On breaking up

Meredith Wilshere September 10, 2017

I’m not good at breakups, if that’s a skill someone can have. I’ve ended things, sure, but more often than not, I find myself ghosting and falling out of favor with people instead. In some cases,...

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