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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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How to go from reflecting on the summer to running around BU

Maya Frankel September 1, 2021
I don't think we realize how quickly time flies by. Time is something we have no control over.
Standardized test answer sheet

BU extends test-optional admissions policy until Spring 2023

Sam Trottenberg February 23, 2021
Boston University announced it would extend its test-optional admissions policy for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 applicants, nearly a year after the school initially made this decision.
Meredith Varner

American Protest: We must recognize the difficulties students are facing

Meredith Varner September 20, 2020
The issue I am having, as I am sure many other students are as well, is transitioning back to the life of a productive student and member of society — it feels weird and wrong as the country literally burns around us.
Recent data from the National Center for Homeless Education found that the number of youth homelessness in Massachusetts during the 2017-18 school year increased by nearly 3,000. SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE ILLUSTRATION

Number of homeless youth rising in Massachusetts

Inyeong Kim March 5, 2020
However, this increase does not necessarily mean more youth are becoming homeless in the state.
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