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The Daily Free Press

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Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

Why I want to be a filmmaker, even when it feels impossible

Isabella Laikin March 27, 2025
My pursuit of filmmaking isn't about accolades or recognition — it’s about the opportunity to tell stories that resonate deeply, challenge perceptions and contribute to a broader cultural conversation.
Elijah Chacko | Graphic Artist

Small step for Prada, giant leap for feminism | Data Driven

Sarah Datta November 29, 2023
NASA's partnership with Prada to design new space suits is a progressive step for women and gender-nonconforming individuals in STEM.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Don’t Be a Hypocrite: When will I make decisions for myself?

Viktoria Popovska October 18, 2021
The road to centering oneself in decision-making is a long and daunting one, but worth exploring.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Let Your Hair Down: Lessons to carry with us from the pandemic as we return back to regular life

Hannah Bohn September 13, 2021
The events of the past year forced us not only to be accountable for our own health, but also for the safety of others.
Students walking on Commonwealth Avenue during golden hour

Formerly remote sophomores return to campus, begin anew

Ashley Soebroto September 7, 2021
BU announces events specifically for the class of 2024 following their hybrid first year.
build lab at boston university

Innovate@BU hosts 21st New Venture Competition for social impacts

Divya Sood April 15, 2021
Twelve student ventures will compete Friday for grant money to fund their innovative ventures.
globe statue in the questrom school of business at boston university

BU students create student association to enhance South Asian representation

Ashley Soebroto March 29, 2021
Two BU students new to campus founded the club as a welcoming space for South Asian students at BU.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Let Your Hair Down: Returning to ‘normal’ life is more complicated than it may seem

Hannah Bohn February 9, 2021
A lot of us are now accustomed to spending more time alone with ourselves — time we have to truly self-reflect and contemplate our choices. Now, the idea of even seeing a friend can feel like a large event or chore that requires a significant output of energy.
Cold weather and increasing “COVID fatigue” among residents have contributed to Massachusetts’ rising COVID-19 cases, according to experts. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Cold weather, ‘COVID fatigue’ to blame for rising cases

Rin Velasco December 10, 2020
Cases have increased dramatically since the summer, when Mass. was reporting fewer than 500 a day.
EDITORIAL: The Tab's "must read," a lesson in journalistic ethics

EDITORIAL: The Tab’s “must read,” a lesson in journalistic ethics

Editors October 6, 2015

Boston University’s chapter of the online college news site The Tab posted what they called “A Must Read” piece on their Facebook page Monday morning. The piece, entitled “Fearless BU photographer...

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