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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

The struggle of letting go and finding peace within yourself | The Hard Pills We Hate to Swallow

Breanna Pham March 19, 2025
I’ve learned that it’s okay not to have all the answers, and it’s okay to speak up even if it feels risky. Following your heart is important, even when it doesn’t make sense. You can’t control the future, so focus on the present and speak up when you feel compelled to do so.
Jodi Tang | Graphic Artist

Music to help you reset over spring break | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton March 6, 2025
Whether you're traveling somewhere warm, heading home or staying in Boston, I want to encourage everyone — no matter how busy you might still be — to take spring break as an opportunity to do the same as me and take some time for yourself. I’ve picked some relaxing songs with spring vibes to get into that fresh start and warmer weather mindset. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

A Love Letter to Work Study

Isabella Lapriore September 17, 2023
Some people join clubs, others join frats and sororities — all of which are great ways to find community and a sense of belonging. But for me, something about working with the same people every week for a semester, and then getting to meet new ones as the schedule changes every semester is the best kind of instant connection made. 
ups and downs of becoming a transfer student

The ups and downs of becoming a transfer student

Morgan Macphee January 24, 2022
My overall experience with transferring was definitely difficult but in the end, it was all worth it.
Boston University warns international students may not be allowed to come back spring 2022 because of Omicron

BU warns international students may have to skip Spring semester as Omicron variant complicates travel

Daily Free Press Staff December 14, 2021
ISSO stated in an email that international students might have to take a leave of absence next semester.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Letter from the Editor: Pride beyond June

Lily Kepner July 2, 2021
Today, we leave June behind. But that does not mean Pride has to stay behind with it.
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Boston-area colleges mandate vaccines for Fall semester

Madison Mercado April 29, 2021
Northeastern University, Boston College, UMass Amherst, Emerson College, and Boston University.
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Cinephilia: Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s ‘Amélie’

Andrew Harwood April 26, 2021
Pinnacle, paramount, uncontested, Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s “Amélie” is one of the greatest films ever.
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We did it

Michelle Tian April 26, 2021
I’m deliriously happy that we’ll be done with this semester in just six days. We did it.
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My perfect sick day

Grace Knoop April 16, 2021
My body is run down and tired after a long semester, so I had myself the ultimate sick day.
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Living alone diaries

Maya Frankel March 30, 2021
After self-reflecting on my first month living alone, I plan to become the best version of myself.
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Students, professors reflect on first Wellness Day

Emily Pauls March 22, 2021
Despite no Spring Recess, BU students found some solace on the semester’s first wellness day.
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