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A voter looks at “I voted” stickers at the Brookline polling station. Policy stance and Latino identity  were the most influential factors to sway Latino voters in the 2024 Presidential Election. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Latino students, Bostonians reveal reasons behind their votes

Eli Pekelny November 8, 2024
Latino voters had a significant influence on the results of the 2024 presidential election on Tuesday, highlighting the complex impact of identity politics on voter decisions and turnout.
A voter casts their ballot at a ballot drop box by Boston City Hall on Sunday. Many college students are voting via mail-in ballot because they do not attend school in the state they are registered to vote in. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Mail-in ballot concerns influence BU students’ voting plans

Anna Albrecht November 5, 2024
Somewhere along the way, fiery dinner table debates became fires in ballot drop boxes. Lines of eager voters stretching around corners became the buzz of busy phone lines. The visuals of voting have changed in recent elections.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Bracket Breakdown: Navigating the Sweet 16

Owen Nizolek March 28, 2024
The pinnacle of college basketball reaches new heights this weekend as the NCAA tournament continues with the Sweet 16. On Thursday and Friday, 16 hopeful squads will enter the fray once again, but by Sunday night only four will continue on the journey for the national championship.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: The 2023 postseason is finally here

Brendan Galvin October 4, 2023
The MLB season ended Sunday, which means the postseason is here and brackets are being filled.
The on-campus CVS Pharmacy.

Massachusetts pharmacies required to continue providing medication abortion

Valeria Rivera March 30, 2023
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey issued a statement Wednesday that pharmacies statewide  will still be required to stock essential family planning medications, despite national efforts to ban them. 
Haley Alvarez-Lauto / DFP Staff

Editorial: When will it end?

Editors June 8, 2022
The American people are left at the mercy of an uncaring government that prioritizes National Rifle Association donations over human life. The debate for gun control has little to do with freedom and much to do with morality. Each time we plead, each time we protest, but in truth, there’s only so many times you can ask for help before you realize it’s never coming. 
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Is permanent Daylight Saving Time the right move?

Editors March 17, 2022
Given the myriad of issues that the permanent DST switch could create, it makes you wonder why the Senate unanimously approved the bill.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Fair or Foul: Another round of free agency grades

Daniel Multz December 3, 2021
Daniel Multz breaks down the most recent high-profile MLB free agent signings.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Divine Politik: How the death penalty punishes us all

Caroline McCord November 12, 2021
It is no ones right to take away another persons right to live, let alone disregard their religious rights.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Tragedy at Astroworld reveals faults in concert organization

Editors November 8, 2021
Questions have been raised about why the incidents at Astroworld unfolded — and who, exactly, is to blame.
Zili Misik performing at BU

BU Global Music Festival revives live festival experience on campus

Kendall Richards September 20, 2021
BU Arts Initiative brought together sounds from South America, Africa and Asia for Saturday's festival.
Sophia Flissler / DFP Staff

I Call Foul Play: Texas’ new abortion law fails both women and the rule of law

Luca Becker September 16, 2021
The Texas abortion ban is an attack not only on the constitution, but on people with uteruses.
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