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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

Digital footprints and the dangers of just being a kid | Terms and Conditions

Elyse Bloom April 7, 2025
As the first generation growing up with access to social media, Gen Z kids are building a digital footprint both earlier and more expansively than any generation before. 
Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

The classic holdover: A spring break away from home

Ananya Swaroop March 4, 2025
Maybe I’ll wake up without an alarm, make a good breakfast, take a relaxing bath and tick off things from my spring break bucket list. Of course, there will be moments where I’ll wish I was home, but I’ll remind myself that I’ll be okay. And above all, I’ll take it one day at a time. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Journalism will always be about people — AI can’t change that | Editorial

Editors February 28, 2025
Focusing on maximizing efficiency and cutting costs by employing artificial intelligence over real reporters will only harm the news industry in the long run. We must take action to protect both journalists as individuals and journalism as societal necessity. AI isn’t going away — but that doesn’t mean we should blindly accept its encroachment into areas that are best left for human hands.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Syncing Hearts and Beats: Using Spotify Blends To Enhance Friendships

Isabella Lapriore October 2, 2023
Utilizing insights and data about your listening habits allows the app to uniquely shape each unique “Blend” — updating it daily to give you new recommendations and the most accurate listening experience. But perhaps the most interesting feature of “Blends” is its ability to see numerically how you match up with other members.
Brett Abrams | Senior Graphic Artist

The era of creativi-GPT | Cultspiracy

Kim Schneider April 7, 2023
As the impending threat of moral and intelligent AI looms, I’ll be nervously biting my nails and appreciating the humanity of writing while it still lasts.
Analise Bruno | Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: Reconnecting with mother nature—no USB required

Editors March 31, 2023
Globalization has undeniably given humanity some of its most coveted inventions like the light bulb, the telephone and microwavable mac-and-cheese! But what is often overlooked is its consequences. 
Haley Alvarez-Lauto| Senior Graphic Artist

Personal AI DJ — Spotify’s newest personalization feature

Isabella Lapriore March 22, 2023
Spotify’s AI DJ feature is their most recent launch to personalize the app for its users.
Yvonne Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

Asia caught in the middle: The urgent need for U.S.-China peace to secure regional stability | Beyond the Compass

Kevin Mani March 15, 2023
It's impossible not to notice that Asian countries outside China are stuck in a precarious position. Their allegiance will ultimately decide the outcome of this growing Cold War between the U.S. and China, and it is their choices that will mute tensions.
Lila Baltaxe | Graphic Artist

Should I buy headphones or earbuds? — Price and practicality

Isabella Lapriore March 3, 2023
With the market of headphones and earbuds constantly growing, the options seem endless. Each new launch seems to have more impressive features than the last.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Should America nationalize the oil industry? | Money Matters

Jaeyoung Choi February 21, 2023
While Americans were paying record high prices at the pump, companies like Exxon were padding their pockets with billions.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist

Zuckerberg’s metaverse and the double-edged blade of strong leaders | Money Matters

Jaeyoung Choi November 8, 2022
Why has Mark Zuckerberg invested billions of dollars into the metaverse?
Michelle Wu $12 million digital equity initiative

Senator Markey, Mayor Wu invest over $12M in digital equity efforts

Bella Ramirez February 11, 2022
Mayor Wu and Senator Markey announced an allocation of over $12 million to bring digital equity and inclusion to Bostonians.
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