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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Are all men really trash?

Analise Bruno March 2, 2025
I’m kidding, but it's important to remember why we sometimes make generalizations as a society. Not all bees will sting you, but still we’re scared of bees. We don’t say, “only some bees will sting you”  because that’s a given — it’s redundant. In that same way, no one really means all men are trash. Not all men are the same as Mr. Big.
Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Rocking out has gotten out of hand | Mad Women

Hailey Pitcher February 28, 2025
Fainting incidents aren’t all that uncommon anymore. But were concerts always such high-tension events? In recent years, concert etiquette has declined. There has been a noticeable increase in the amount of attendees fainting and falling ill during concerts following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boston University’s International Students and Scholars Office, which assists students with securing immigration classification. Boston University organizations and clubs plan to help protect students from President Trump’s mass deportation efforts amid ICE sightings on BU’s campus. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus organizations arrange efforts to educate, protect students amidst Trump executive orders

Veronica Hernandez February 4, 2025
Boston University students express concern over President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts after he signed an executive order Jan. 20 allowing federal immigration agents to enter “sanctuary” spaces, including schools.
People use a bike lane on Commonwealth Avenue. Allston residents demand more bike lanes. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Death of Allston man prompts questions of bike lanes, pedestrian safety

Nathan Metcalf February 2, 2024
Boston has so far failed to address concerns over cycling and pedestrian infrastructure after Samuel Alvarado, a 21-year-old man, was killed while riding his bike at the intersection of Hano and Cambridge St. in Allston last December, according to the Allston-Brighton Health Commission. 
Brett Abrams | Senior Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: Borgston University might have an alcohol problem

Editors April 18, 2023
While some ran laps, students at Boston University and surrounding schools celebrated, not with applause and cheers, but with bottles and booze. April 17 marks another holiday known by most as “MarMon”— an abbreviation for “marathon Monday,” though it mainly describes an all-day drinking fest.
The Pavement Coffeehouse in Brighton

Brighton Pavement Coffeehouse management accused of LGBTQ+ discrimination

Sydney Spottiswood April 13, 2023
Former workers of Brighton Pavement Coffeehouse have come forward with allegations of mistreatment and intimidation by management towards queer and transgender workers.
Pepper spray

BU Students share thoughts on University pepper spray policy

Sydney Topf December 7, 2022
Following a review of the policy, students discuss their opinions on pepper spray.
The Green Line crashing into a car at the intersection in front of the Boston University Bridge and Comm Ave. COURTESY OF JONATHAN MESSER VIA TWITTER

Car drivers were at fault for two recent Green Line crashes, students react

Jennifer Small November 29, 2022
Two Green Line trains crashed on BU's campus.
BUPD

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report released by BUPD

Leila El Alam October 6, 2022
BU was described as having a “comprehensive safety and security program” in the 2022 Security and Fire Safety Report.
Porter Square Bike Lane City Council Meeting

Cambridge rejects delays, continues with new Porter Square bike lane project

Sydney Kodama April 27, 2022
The Cambridge City Council rejected delays to the “quick-build” construction of separate bicycle lanes in Porter Square.
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.
What is your idea of home?

What is your idea of home?

Veronica Thompson March 2, 2022

Unmasked is the storytelling podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — what is your idea of home? Click here to stream this episode of “Unmasked”...

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