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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

America must improve its financial education | Data Driven

Sarah Datta February 14, 2024
Teaching finance-specific math, like compound interest and investment related probability, could have a much more direct impact on people’s lives. A lot of people don’t have the luxury of generational financial knowledge.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

What’s next for cold medicine? | Data Driven

Sarah Datta November 6, 2023
Back in September, an FDA advisory panel ruled that a certain nasal decongestant, known as phenylephrine, has been found ineffective when taken orally. Phenylephrine is found in common cold medicines like NyQuil and Benadryl. 
Mandile Mpofu | Senior Graphic Artist

Let’s stop politicizing science for votes | Data Driven

Sarah Datta October 10, 2023
A couple weeks ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis came out with new COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for Florida residents: Anyone under 65 shouldn’t get the new booster. DeSantis’ suggestion is a striking contrast to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines that recommended everyone over six months old should get the booster.
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