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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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I Call Foul Play: Our democracy is flawed

Luca Becker February 12, 2021
Our ideological democratic government should not have a platform for baseless conspiracy theories, loony lies and outdated racist ideology. Certainly, influential representatives and even the U.S. President should not be enabling those voices or uplifting those platforms.
EDITORIAL: We should hold companies that sell destructive weapons accountable for their actions

EDITORIAL: We should hold companies that sell destructive weapons accountable for their actions

Editors November 12, 2019

The U.S. Supreme Court set a new precedent Tuesday by allowing survivors and families of victims from the mass shooting in Sandy Hook to proceed with their lawsuit against the gun manufacturer Remington...

The Quarter Zero Festival welcomed incoming students to the School of Theater, presenting a collection of student-directed plays like "26 Pebbles," pictured here. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK FORTUNATO

Students produce ‘26 Pebbles’ play, portray grief of Sandy Hook shooting

Kate Thrane September 6, 2018

“26 Pebbles” transports audience members back in time to the horror and grief one town endured after the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in 2012. The production portrays how the town of...

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. The Institute is allowing visitors the opportunity to debate on current gun legislation that is before the U.S. Senate throughout April and May. PHOTO COURTESY THE KENNEDY INSTITUTE

Edward M. Kennedy Institute to allow visitors to debate assault weapon legislation

Jordan Kimmel April 8, 2018
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate is offering visitors the chance to participate in a mock legislative session regarding the Assault Weapons Ban of 2017 during April and May.
The Boston City Council chambers. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

City Council passes resolution in support of March for Our Lives, action to end gun violence epidemic

Jordan Kimmel March 12, 2018
The Boston City Council adopted a resolution Thursday that supports students across the country who wish to end gun violence in the United States.
BU has investments relating to gun manufacturers, which has caused controversy in the wake of recent discourse about gun regulation. PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community seeks transparency on university’s firearms investments

Mike Reddy March 1, 2018
In the midst of national uproar against gun violence, members of Boston University’s community have been critical about the lack of transparency surrounding the school’s investment ties to firearms manufacturers.
EDITORIAL: Parents must discuss violence with children to ensure awareness

EDITORIAL: Parents must discuss violence with children to ensure awareness

Editors December 6, 2016

When any atrocity happens, near or far, a moment of shock is followed by a deep understanding that the world is just a bit less bright. Whole communities may be shaken by a moment’s decision, adults...

Panelists discussed the future of safe schools at the "From Tragedy to a Safer Tomorrow" discussion in partnership with Boston University and the Boston University Police Department in the  Law Auditorium Thursday night. PHOTO BY JACQUI BUSICK/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Officials, activists debate campus safety at BUPD panel

Weihua Li October 23, 2015

With increasing focus put on campus safety, Boston University students and faculty should take proactive action against violence, a group of panelists advised attendees at the “From Tragedy to a Safer...

EDIT: It's Best to Divest

EDIT: It’s Best to Divest

Editors February 5, 2015

The Boston University Board of Trustees and the Board’s 14-member Executive Committee has declined to divest from companies that manufacture firearms, despite a recommendation by the Advisory Committee...

Researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health examined household gun ownership and homicide rates over a period of almost 20 years and found a strong correlation between gun ownership and non-stranger homicides. GRAPHIC BY EMILY ZABOSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BUSPH researchers find correlation between gun ownership, non-stranger homicide

Michelle Marino October 7, 2014

The 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut took the lives of 26 children and adults, making it the second most deadly school shooting in U.S. history. The tragedy has fueled...

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