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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Man behind the machine: An engineer for the Curiosity rover talks about the mission on Mars

Daily Free Press Admin October 9, 2013

After obtaining a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Boston University in 2005, Matthew Heverly found himself working on NASA’s Mars Exploration Rovers teams. Working as the lead planner...

BU Quidditch highlights club teams’ struggles

Daily Free Press Admin September 24, 2013

Boston University Quidditch has enjoyed a great deal of success on the playing field, but not so much at its home university. Despite ranking in the top five in the International Quidditch Association...

Final Word: A letter from the editor

Daily Free Press Admin December 12, 2012

Part of me refuses to believe it’s been nearly two years since I first stepped foot into the office in the back of 648 Beacon St. As a freshman, I was eager to get my stories on the front page in hopes...

BU community mourns COM student’s death in fatal bike crash

Daily Free Press Admin December 6, 2012

The cyclist killed in a collision that occurred on the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Saint Paul Street was identified as Boston University student Chris Weigl, officials said. BU spokesman Colin Riley...

UPDATED: COM grad. student dies in bike collision with truck

Daily Free Press Admin December 6, 2012

A Boston University student was killed in a bike crash involving a tractor-trailer truck on West Campus Thursday morning, officials said. Boston Police responded to a call at about 8:36 a.m. regarding...

Students focus on issues, future in looming election

Daily Free Press Admin November 1, 2012

Eziah Karter-Sabir Blake said President Barack Obama and his opponent, Republican candidate Mitt Romney, focus on economic issues, civil rights and other social issues that factored into his decision to...

Boston braces for hybrid storm

Daily Free Press Admin October 26, 2012

Boston is preparing for what could be one of the worst storms New England has seen in years as Hurricane Sandy makes its way north along the U.S. coast. New England could meet brutal winds and rain Monday...

A letter from the editors

Daily Free Press Admin September 2, 2012

Between pulling all-nighters at Mugar, riding on the T, cheering at hockey games and eating at 100 Bay State Road, we encourage you to pick up a copy of The Daily Free Press in print while rushing to class,...

Students weigh in on selective BU alerts

Daily Free Press Admin May 2, 2012

Boston University students expressed mixed reviews about who the BU Alert System notifies about isolated incidents. BU officials alert students about incidents that affect them, though only some alerts...

Judge turned down for School of Law job after controversial decision

Daily Free Press Admin February 22, 2012

Boston University decided not to hire a former Norfolk probate judge after her decision on a case involving the abortion of a mentally ill woman’s fetus sparked controversy and press attention, officials...

Then and now: Awks pictures featuring Campus News Editor Steph Solis

Daily Free Press Admin February 13, 2012

By Lauren Dezenski, Features Associate Editor--Blog While Steph may or may not have actually wanted to participate in this post (for some reason the editorial board is now fearing these Awkward posts…)...

Fire victim enters rehab for brain injuries

Daily Free Press Admin February 12, 2012

A Boston University student who was in critical condition after jumping out of a burning house in Allston has begun rehabilitation for his traumatic brain injury, family members said. Josh Goldenberg,...

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