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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

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.
Liza Berdykulova | Graphic Artist

A guide to romantic movies for every relationship status this Valentine’s Day

Lea Tran February 13, 2025
I hope this list was able to give you some inspiration on what to watch this Valentine’s Day. I know not everyone is on the same page when it comes to love, but no matter how or what you’re celebrating, everyone deserves to end the night with a good movie.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Comfort or chaos?: Thanksgiving proves to be a struggle for some students

Michelle Grullon November 17, 2023
You might assume the people walking around campus when the majority are home stayed in Boston because of travel issues or the unwillingness to spend upwards of $100 for a trip that lasts less than a week. But no one considers the small group that just doesn’t want to go home or doesn’t even have a home to return to.
Mandile Mpofu | Senior Graphic Artist

An ode to my younger self

Gabriella Di Dea November 8, 2023
I’ve lived a lot of my life doing things in order to make my younger self proud, and I think that 6-year-old, wide-eyed me would be more than proud to see where I am today. So, I’d like to write a small ode to her and tell her of all the things I wish someone had told me.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

There is no real way to “look gay”

Lea Rivel October 26, 2023
Media has often shown society that the way to show that you’re a queer woman (whether that be lesbian, bisexual, pansexual or any other label), is to dress more masculine, carry yourself a certain way or overtly wear rainbow colors. Because of this, people often have a narrow perspective of how we look and dress.
UNMASKED: what are the dos and don'ts of parenting?

UNMASKED: what are the dos and don’ts of parenting?

Veronica Thompson March 1, 2023
What are the dos and don'ts of parenting? 
East to West: Oct. 4, 2021

East to West: Oct. 4, 2021

Veronica Thompson October 4, 2021

Good luck with midterms! Today on East to West, we cover BU’s divestment from fossil fuels, political club’s preferences in the Boston mayoral election, the establishment of Boston’s Black...

East to West: Sept. 13, 2021

East to West: Sept. 13, 2021

Veronica Thompson September 13, 2021

First full week of classes! Today on East to West, we cover National Suicide Prevention Week, Boston University students and faculty reflecting on the transition to in-person classes, activists’...

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EDITORIAL: External support and internal changes can #SaveStudentNewsrooms

Editors April 26, 2021
Rescuing student journalism means saving us from culturally disappearing into the folds of society.
Seema Thakkar/DFP STAFF

Gaming the System: The treatment of esports players indicts an epidemic of Asian hate

Nick Speranza April 15, 2021
The pain of anti-Asian hate is felt sorely in esports, but the fight against it must take place elsewhere, too.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Moving Forward: Acknowledging your humanity and feeling unpleasant emotions

Divya Sood April 12, 2021
Our feelings are neither solely good nor bad, but they are essential to our existence as human beings.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Boston exam schools’ zip code quota will aid equitable education, and with support from sports franchises, a shift in social justice continues

Editors April 12, 2021
The zip code quota and the sports teams’ support of it aren't revolutionary, but they make a difference.
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