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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Why your partner isn’t your therapist — and thank goodness for that

Analise Bruno March 24, 2025
Mental health also looks different for everyone. Sometimes, your struggle could come off as being dismissive or moody to outsiders who aren’t aware of your situation. Being as open as you’re comfortable will only allow your relationships, romantic and not, to prosper.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Netflix and actually chill, rethinking college sexpectations

Analise Bruno October 27, 2024
Dear Abby: I’m a freshman and I want to hear your thoughts about sex. I feel like I’ve heard so much gossip and judgment around the act; and I don’t know what to believe. Is there a right time to do it? Is there a limit to the number of sexual partners I should have? I’m very lost. 
Analise Bruno | Senior Graphic Artist

Puff puff or pass: to drink or to smoke, a modern dilemma | Is it Just Me Or?

Grace Donahue April 20, 2023
Marijuana and stoners have nowhere near the broad cultural reach compared to alcohol, as people have always sought a drink — even in the Prohibition era. But why is a joint any worse than the bathtubs of moonshine from the 30s?
The Clothesline Project

Newly virtual Clothesline Project returns to BU for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sujena Soumyanath April 13, 2023
The Clothesline Project celebrated its 10th anniversary at BU this Monday with an all-new fully virtual format.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Toxic masculinity, stereotypes and the performing arts | All Things Theater

Maia Penzer February 22, 2023
We must not only reduce the stigma around the art of performing, but also open a discussion about the adverse effects that descend from harmful labels placed on those in the industry.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

In A Word: Let’s normalize self-talk

Kim Schneider March 27, 2022

As mask mandates are lifted across the country, I’ve found myself hesitant to comply. Over the past two years, I’ve found comfort in hiding behind my mask — I quite literally can “mask” my insecurities...

Alexia Nizhny / DFP Staff

Sincerely, Ally: Why is there a stigma of living with your parents?

Alexia Nizhny September 23, 2021
If my path towards success may not follow American tradition, I may as well do so in my childhood bedroom.
person picks up a grocery bag off the ground

Nonprofits aim to address worsened food insecurity in Boston

Isabella Abraham April 15, 2021
One year in, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave many Boston residents facing food insecurity.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Let Your Hair Down: Modern society prompts people toward addiction

Hannah Bohn April 12, 2021
We need to consider the broader influences of addiction instead of just the individual choices.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Philosophical Soup: Like the art, hate the artist

Max Ferrandino April 8, 2021
Problematic artists like Kanye West can be valued and criticized at the same time.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Sincerely, Ally: Putting a higher age limit on sex work doesn’t address our problems with over-sexualization in the industry

Alexia Nizhny April 6, 2021
Our priority should be addressing our unconscious biases about women, not the OnlyFans age limit.
person holding a narcan demonstration device

Seven North Shore cities encourage residents to carry Narcan

Sam Trottenberg April 2, 2021
A new campaign seeks to curb opioid overdoses through education and increased access to medication.
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