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A social media identity crisis | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer March 4, 2025
I have two separate Instagram accounts: one where I pretend to be effortlessly cool, fun, artsy and have my life together, and one where I’m supposed to be unfiltered, unbothered and free. And yet, here I am — filtering and bothering. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Networking your way into someone’s heart

Analise Bruno February 2, 2025
No one really thinks of turning to LinkedIn, and I can’t really blame them — it’s academic-facing, and has always come across as being “strictly business.” Yet, the more I toiled with the idea of LinkedIn being a one-stop shop for all things romance, I couldn’t help but wonder: could this be the revolutionary answer to modern dating troubles?
The Chainsmokers releases a new album, “Memories...Do Not Open,” out Friday. PHOTO COURTESY COLOMBIA RECORDS

REVIEW: The Chainsmokers’ debut album “Memories…Do Not Open” falls flat

Sara Frazier April 9, 2017

The American electronic music duo The Chainsmokers dropped their debut studio album entitled “Memories…Do Not Open” on Friday. After one listen to the collection of vanilla songs and predictable...

EDITORIAL: Essena O'Neill's Instagram movement a step in the right direction

EDITORIAL: Essena O’Neill’s Instagram movement a step in the right direction

Editors November 3, 2015

It’s strange to step back and think about why we really use social media. Initially, social media was a way to connect with friends and family who we may or may not see every day, or to catch a glimpse...

The State of the Selfie Report, released Thursday by communications agency Coyne PR, found that more than half of respondents are entertained by selfies on social media. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MAE DAVIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Selfie culture remains strong, study finds

Christy Osler February 18, 2015

With the growth of technology and social media, “selfies” remain part of the cultural landscape, according to a report released Thursday by communications agency Coyne PR. Titled “State of the...

EDIT: Keeping up with the times

Daily Free Press Admin April 13, 2014

As push notifications are becoming a more common way to obtain news than front-page headlines, Boston University’s College of Communication has turned its head toward this trend. Last week, COM unveiled...

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