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The Daily Free Press

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Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Memories in the spotless mind

Cristina Sepe April 9, 2025
When it comes to memories, there’s value that lies even in the most painful ones. Altogether, this emphasizes the real power of human connection in the face of both love and loss. 
Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Ariana Grande’s deluxe album guarantees ‘brighter days ahead,’ but her short film is not spotless

Lauren Albano April 1, 2025
That being said, I know brighter days are on the horizon with the new deluxe songs on my playlist. They intensify the raw, introspective feel to the album that I once associated more heavily with songs like “bye” and “true story.”
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Smiles, laughs and whole lot of yarn: Winding down and finding peace with Off The Hook BU

Nino Machavariani March 21, 2025
The moment you step in, you’re welcomed into a cozy, inviting atmosphere where people sit together, chatting and crocheting. There’s an immediate warmth — an unspoken understanding that here, you can just be.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Koisenu Futari’ reminds us love is more than just romance | You Had Me at ‘It’s Gay’

Kal Hawley October 23, 2023
“Koisenu Futari” answers the question posed in its first episode — “There’s nobody who can’t fall in love, right?” — by showing the audience how rich and fulfilling a life with a platonic partner can be. It reminds us that living life being true to yourself is always worth more than living it for someone else.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: As finals approach, overworked students deserve more leniency, flexibility from Boston University

Editors April 16, 2021
Without Spring Recess and our traditional learning environments, something has to give.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Intentional Evolution: If you can’t tell them what’s wrong, they aren’t your friend

Samantha Elizondo March 26, 2021
Do not be afraid to vocalize your concerns in your relationships.
Student laboratory in Boston University's Metcalf Science Center

BU STEM majors express difficulty with COVID-19 restrictions on labs, learning

Connor Allen February 25, 2021
The Learn from Anywhere model has affected all BU students, but some STEM students reflect on additional challenges to their learning experience.
WILSHERE: How well can we really know someone?

WILSHERE: How well can we really know someone?

Meredith Wilshere March 28, 2016

Recently, I was floored by some new information I heard from a friend about an ex. I do not wish to incriminate him, though I don’t think he would think twice about it, but it affirmed my post-breakup...

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