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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Melissa Park | Associate Graphics Editor

The trying-my-best era: a gentle approach to self-improvement

Obioma Eke April 3, 2025
When implementing these practices, keep in mind that you can start whenever you want to. As a matter of fact, start as soon as possible. You do not need to wait for Monday, the end of the month or Jan. 1 to make a difference in your life. 
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.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Online thrift like a pro by using keywords

Grace Halepis December 3, 2023
While I will always prefer in person thrifting to online, over the years, I have curated a reliable regimen for moments when personal time is a luxury.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Halloween and sustainability: a grave issue

Anna Welsh October 22, 2023
In a few days, many will inevitably turn to Amazon Prime to fast-track their last-minute costume idea to their dorm mailbox. But just as fast as they are thrown together, the colorful wigs and cheap, nylon tutus will be stuffed into the back of a closet or deep in a trash bin.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Sustainability in style: Credo and Covet

Kendall O’Brien March 31, 2023
Trends aren’t always worth following, but one trend consumers should subscribe to is sustainability. Consumers have taken a newfound interest in eco conscious actions, and stores are taking notice.
Amanda Wu | Senior Graphic Artist

The rise of bikes and bike safety

Estelle Luong February 16, 2023
A growing interest in sustainable transportation and an increase in the availability of bike lanes proves why students are choosing bikes. It’s also more affordable and easier to navigate in urban areas like Boston than having a car. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphics Artist

EDITORIAL: Sustainability at BU — progressive or performative?

Editors February 9, 2023
Prioritizing sustainability could not only cement BU’s place as a pillar of environmental protection, but actually make a tangible difference throughout the world. 
KEEP

BU Alums new brand KEEP provides sustainable options for move-in

Emily Wyrwa November 11, 2022
In an attempt to streamline the college moving process in a sustainable way, BU alums and sisters created KEEP
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Going digital may not be as straightforward a solution to environmental issues as we may think

Editors April 22, 2021
The issue of sustainability can’t be removed from the context of our society, so we must ensure the solution is equitable.
jogger runs through the back bay fens in boston

Dredging aimed to preserve Back Bay Fens’ Muddy River

Samuele Petruccelli April 15, 2021
The project could have lasting impacts on the watershed’s flow, quality and biodiversity.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Sincerely, Ally: The rift in thrifting

Alexia Nizhny March 23, 2021
When thrifting, we need to be mindful about what our clothing could mean to someone else.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

A Room with a View: Behind the scenes of consumerism in Hollywood

Antonia Lehnert March 15, 2021
“Eyes Wide Shut” and “Fight Club” show us that if we continue to consume material items in incredible quantities, sooner or later we will be the ones indefinitely consumed by them.
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