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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Brett Abrams | Senior Graphic Artist

Succession: Does money buy you happiness?

Ariadna Sandoval May 3, 2023
Does money buy happiness? It can give you education, housing, food and a nice trip. But it does not buy a loving family.
Brett Abrams | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Succession’ recap: ‘Kill List’ cuts a difficult deal

Josh Rosenthal April 24, 2023
“Kill List” highlights the ensemble work that makes “Succession” shine. The characters are locked into ruthless business negotiations that benefit some and leave others in the dust.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

REVIEW: How ‘Emergency: NYC’ reflects our reality

Ariadna Sandoval April 21, 2023
“Emergency: NYC,” rejects sensationalism and opts for an accurate display of the medical realm — difficulties and tragedies included. But this show did something different: it widened its focal lens to include other hospitals and characters which ultimately allowed for a broader depiction of our reality.
Andrew Burke-Stevenson | Graphic Artist

REVIEW: ‘Who Were We Running From’ – Too many questions, not enough answers.

Ariadna Sandoval April 13, 2023
I recently finished "Who Were We Running From" and had mixed feelings.
Brett Abrams | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Succession’ recap: ‘Connor’s Wedding’ changes everything

Josh Rosenthal April 11, 2023
The title of this episode is a misdirection of sorts. In the grand scheme of things, Connor’s wedding does not matter.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Why the ‘You’ finale is very problematic | Picture This

Ariadna Sandoval April 6, 2023
“You” wants us to concentrate on the main character's pain instead of the pain of his victims. 
The Watchful Eye

Freeform’s new thriller ‘The Watchful Eye’ releases season finale, stars Mariel Molino in breakout role

Ellie Stevens March 31, 2023
The show premiered on Jan. 30 with a weekly episode released on Monday nights on FreeForm. The show’s season finale was just released on March 27.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Understanding the comfort show

Ariadna Sandoval March 3, 2023
Everybody has a comfort show, the show you always go back to  — even though you’ve watched it more times than you could count. It can be a means for relaxation or happiness, a catalyst to a flow of childhood memories or merely a way to maintain stability in a busy lifestyle.
Lila Baltaxe | Graphic Artist

How ‘The Last of Us’ blurs political lines | Picture This

Ariadna Sandoval February 23, 2023
While some might view "The Last of Us" as liberal, the show is also founded on conservative ideals.
Lila Baltaxe | Graphic Artist

How ‘Normal People’ teaches us what it means to be human | Picture This

Ariadna Sandoval February 16, 2023
I finally understood why the series had been such a big hit: it was an authentic and raw display of what it means to be human, all through the exploration of a complicated love story. 
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist

A Visual Display of Culture | Picture This

Ariadna Sandoval September 30, 2022
Columnist Ariadna Sandoval breaks down how U.S. - British cultural differences are signified in popular television.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards— The Horrible Television Program Celebrating The Best In TV: EDITORIAL

Editors September 15, 2022
The award show, which celebrates the best of American Primetime Television, witnessed the lowest viewership in its 74 year run. Anyone familiar with the dying cable platform isn’t surprised at such statistics. With more and more Americans electing to pay solely for streaming, many programs actually on air are expected to suffer. 
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