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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Bubble Burst: Empathy’s extent

Lydia Evans February 17, 2022
Empathy is essential, but accountability is as well. 
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REVIEW: ‘Lorena: A Tabloid Epic’ excels in portrayal of ‘90s media frenzy

Jasmine Grant October 21, 2021
The Boston Playwrights' Theatre features the production as a part of BU's New Play Initiative.
Terrier Hockey Talk: June 3, 2021

Terrier Hockey Talk: June 3, 2021

Caroline Fernandez June 3, 2021

This week, Terrier Hockey Talk closes out its 2020-21 campaign. The Boston Hockey Blog discusses BU hockey players who made the IIHF Team USA roster, updates on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the...

Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: The toxicity of tabloids can be lessened with respect, empathy

Editors March 29, 2021
Tabloids will never be fully ethical or accurate, but we can try to be respectful.
Emma Moneuse/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Paywalls act as deterrents to the public, but are necessary for financial prosperity in the journalism industry

Editors March 17, 2021
The paywall problem requires a delicate, balanced solution. Readers are responsible for financially supporting publications if they are able and publications are responsible for prioritizing public, reliable news over profit — if possible.
Clara Kim/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: The opinion section holds responsibility to inform the public

Editors October 12, 2020
Our job is, above all else, to report the objective truth. We sacrifice the option of amplifying our opinions to earn and keep the trust of the people we serve. However, there is still a moral obligation to spread informed opinions to our readers.
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