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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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A person speaks at the Boston University Students for Israel and BU Hillel memorial Oct. 7. Harvard’s settlement of an antisemitism lawsuit has sparked debate over campus free speech, prompting students to take action by launching Our CampUs United to combat antisemitism on college campuses. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Amidst rise in antisemitism across college campuses, student organizers pick up the slack

Isabelle Zhang February 28, 2025
Harvard’s settlement of an antisemitism lawsuit has sparked debate over campus free speech, prompting students to take action by launching Our CampUs United to combat antisemitism on college campuses.
Samantha Sanders | Graphic Artist

Nikki Haley: candidate capable of compromise | Not to Get Political But

Lauren Albano November 1, 2023
Nikki Halley recent popularity in the polls is a good sign that Republicans are tired of Trump and DeSantis' antics and may be ready for a candidate capable of compromise.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Biden stands with Israel, increasing the risk of a Cold War II | Not to Get Political But

Lauren Albano October 30, 2023
Biden's strong pro-Israel stance on the most recent conflict, which stands in stark contrast with most of the rest of the world including the U.S.'s biggest rivals Russia and China, is reminiscent of the Cold War era proxy-wars and could even threaten the beginning of World War III.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Billionaire buys Twitter, could have ended world hunger at fraction of price

Editors April 27, 2022
Instead of looking at the absurdity of splurging $44 billion on Twitter, we should focus on the absurdity of having $44 billion to spend in the first place.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Welcome to the Greenhouse: Greta Thunberg and the ethics of sacrifice in activism

Fiona Broadie September 20, 2021
Instead of simply applauding Thunberg, we should be analyzing the conditions that have shaped her activism.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Modern Toolbox: Sex, drugs, guns and crypto

Jaeyoung Choi April 28, 2021
The argument that cryptocurrencies make money laundering easier for criminals is baseless.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Let’s Talk About: Regaining US popularity around the world

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol February 24, 2021
I want to point out that recent events under the Trump administration have negatively changed the world’s perception of this country. However, I believe in second chances, and I think the United States can regain its popularity around the world.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Politics Philosophized: How we reward ‘peace’ efforts can be problematic

Max Ferrandino February 10, 2021
Peace is hard to define and even harder to celebrate. Giving a prize for peace is difficult regardless of what criteria you use.
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

Gender Justice: We need to better address domestic violence

Meredith Varner February 5, 2021
Domestic violence often escalates until someone gets seriously hurt or loses their life. We cannot let it continue as women, girls and men die at the hands of these abusers. This is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately or our women will continue to suffer.
Reklaw’s Closet is Boston University freshman Shay Walker’s online thrifting business dedicated to offering a more sustainable alternative to fast fashion. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU student promotes sustainable fashion through online thrift store

Emma Vacirca October 8, 2020

In a world where fast fashion brands like Shein and Urban Outfitters are all the rage, finding alternative ways to buy cute and affordable clothes without contributing to the dangers of fast fashion takes...

Samantha Power, a former U.S. Permanent Representative of the United Nations, shown at an event at the UN Office in Geneva in 2010, spoke at WBUR City Space Friday about her new book, “The Education of an Idealist.” COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Samantha Power discusses the importance of dignity, action at WBUR CitySpace

Lily Kepner December 10, 2019
Samantha Power discussed her new book, “The Education of an Idealist,” an autobiography published in September depicting Power’s journey from growing up as an Irish-American immigrant to becoming a United Nations ambassador at the WBUR CitySpace Friday.
Meredith Varner

American Protest: Virginity testing is outdated and barbaric

Meredith Varner November 12, 2019

Women today have accomplished so much in regard to their power and rights compared to just 100 years ago, and I am thankful to live in a time when women have enjoyed a degree of equality they haven’t...

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