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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Mass shootings remain on the minds of Americans as society reopens

Colbi Edmonds April 2, 2021
In the last two weeks, over 20 mass shootings took place. Experts, students reflected on the trend.
Jerry Abramson, Deputy Assistant to the President and White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs speaks to students Tuesday at the Trustees Center about how urban innovation is shaping national policy. PHOTO BY MADI GOLDMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Supplemental lectures enhance students’ learning

Kelsey Cronin November 19, 2015

With a single glance at Boston University’s expansive calendar of events, one can be sure to find a seminar given by speakers, ranging from social advocates to CEOs to politicians. Professors are taking...

Social media such as Twitter allows for greater public discussion of sexism in science fields. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY RACHEL MCLEAN/DFP FILE PHOTO

Twitter a valuable window into stormy discussions of misogyny

Natasha Mascarenhas November 17, 2015

The rise of social media has served as a catalyst for many difficult conversations, especially those regarding social behaviors. The science journal Nature released a feature Wednesday that focused...

The National Communication Association released a study Friday that found that the number of faculty positions in communication has increased 1.6 percent in 2013. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Communication jobs on rise compared to 2013, report finds

Sekar Krisnauli April 14, 2015

Communication jobs in academia nationwide have increased 1.6 percent since 2013, according to a Thursday report by the National Communication Association. The report found that communication faculty...

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