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The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

The language of flowers

Isabella Panichi April 2, 2025
Sometimes the occasion for giving flowers is just because — just because you love someone, just because you were thinking of them or just because you’re there. 
Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

Four films to get you into the spring spirit

Cristina Sepe March 25, 2025
Each one has hints of spring in their own ways, but they always know how to make me excited for the seasons to change. Here are four recommendations to help you get into the spring spirit!
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Florals for spring? Groundbreaking | Geek Chic

Anjola Odukoya March 24, 2025
Spring has just begun, symbolizing growth, renewal and a ritual shedding of winter’s heavy layers. If history has a way of repeating itself — which it always does — this spring promises shorter hemlines, lighter fabrics and a predictable resurgence of floral prints.
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. 
Students Sarah Vasily-Cioffi and Hannah Wise watch the partial eclipse on BU Beach on April 8. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Boston springs into April

Sarah Cruz April 26, 2024
People around Boston, including Boston University students, celebrate the start of spring in April by enjoying the outdoors and participating in Earth Day activities.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Waters of March’ is in for spring

Ayjia Stanford March 22, 2024
“Waters of March” by Art Garfunkel, originally sung in Portuguese as “Águas de Março” by Antônio Carlos Jobim, is about spring in Brazil as an allegory for life: how it continues on despite our best efforts to control it. It reminds us how with the ugly, comes the beautiful.
Visiting Assistant Professor Amber Vayo. Vayo is teaching a coveted seminar course on the politics of childbirth in the College of Arts and Sciences. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Intersection of politics, reproduction explored in new seminar course

Anna Albrecht February 2, 2024
In a climate where reproductive freedom is a critical centerpiece of conversation, Amber Vayo, a visiting assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is revealing the complexities of the politics of childbirth in a new seminar course.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Acne Studios presents their spring/summer collection in Paris

Piper Jiyamapa October 2, 2023
Acne Studios’ recent presentation at Paris Fashion Week for their Spring/Summer 2024 collection solidifies their reputation as a brand adept at crafting intriguing silhouettes while maintaining their standing as a go-to label for street style.
A park visitor walks past a bed of yellow tulips in Boston Public Garden. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Tulips bloom in Boston Public Garden

Andrew Burke-Stevenson May 1, 2023
Tulips blooming in Boston Public Garden mark the coming of spring to the city. Parkgoers enjoyed the weather and the flowers on April 28.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Understanding the impact of flowers

Amber Morris April 3, 2023
Flowers are the easiest way to freshen up your day and bring cheer and welcome into any space.
A crowd cheers during Holi.

BU Hindu Cultural Association celebrates Holi

Andrew Burke-Stevenson March 30, 2023
BU Hindu Cultural Association put on a 2-hour Holi celebration this past Sunday in Cummington Mall.
StuGov Bulletin Board

StuGov starts semester with committee chair confirmations and elections presentation

Anna Vidergar January 24, 2023
Boston University Student Government confirmed committee chairs, heard about upcoming StuGov election processes and approved the spring 2023 budget in its first meeting of the Spring semester.
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