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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Gianna Horcher | Graphic Artist

What’s love got to do with it? Unconventional romance movies for Valentine’s Day

Ruby Voge February 12, 2025
Sometimes, we’re looking for something a little different that breaks outside of the mold of the traditional boy-meets-girl tropes and plot beats. So, here are five — actually, seven — Valentine’s Day movies that range from slightly unique to unequivocally odd. 
Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

‘It’s not so easy writing about nothing’: Patti Smith’s “M Train”

Ruby Voge January 30, 2025
A simple cup of black coffee may be the ultimate symbol of mundanity. Plain and pedestrian — black coffee serves as that quick hit of caffeine before a long day of work or a long night of studying. But in the reflection of the darkness of a simple cup of black coffee, Patti Smith sees a way of life — the life of an artist.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Speaking the language of friendship: the CELOP Conversation Partner Program

Sloane McLean November 14, 2023
This semester, I decided to join the CELOP Conversation Partner Program. My initial intention was to improve my language abilities, but I’ve also gained something much more valuable: a close friend.
child holding a candle at the newton asian community vigil

Newtonians hold vigil to honor victims of Atlanta shooting

Chloe Liu March 22, 2021
Community members joined state and local representatives in mourning the eight killed March 16.
Thundercat, an American musician, releases his new album, “Drunk” Friday. PHOTO COURTESY BRAINFEEDER

REVIEW: Thundercat sings about bike rides, cat meows and Tokyo in “Drunk”

Thomas Batson February 26, 2017

The creative mind of Stephen Bruner, who goes by the stage name Thundercat, balances his genius of music stylings, irony and self-reflection in his fourth studio album, “Drunk.” A Los Angeles...

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