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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Why your partner isn’t your therapist — and thank goodness for that

Analise Bruno March 24, 2025
Mental health also looks different for everyone. Sometimes, your struggle could come off as being dismissive or moody to outsiders who aren’t aware of your situation. Being as open as you’re comfortable will only allow your relationships, romantic and not, to prosper.
An email sent to Boston University students with an exclusive Starbucks order. This email was sent in an attempt to help students identify phishing emails and to educate them on cyber security awareness. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Reports of fraud decrease, BUPD, IS&T reveal steps taken to inform students

Kayla Baltazar December 8, 2023
The Boston University Police Department reported the lowest amount of fraud incidents in this academic year than the past three years, according to BUPD officials. IS&T works to educate students on fraud risks.
A billboard welcoming students to CollegeFest at Fenway Park

From attendee to owner: BU alum Paul Tedeschi shares career success story

Caitlin Beal October 5, 2023
CollegeFest, an annual event that allows students from Boston colleges to connect with brands and vendors, originated in 1985 at the BU Armory, now Agganis Arena.
Boston University Student Government will introduce a COVID-19 Oversight Committee this semester to hold the University accountable for its health and safety protocols. ELIZABETH MCCLELLAND/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov launches COVID-19 oversight committee, aims to hold University accountable

Nick Kolev January 27, 2021
The ad hoc committee has stated its intent to report issues with BU’s COVID-19 response to the administration as well as the Senate to find solutions, according to the committee website.
Boston University extended its contract with the UPS Student Storage Service through Sept. 15, allowing students to continue storing their belongings in Boston if they do not return to campus until next Fall. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU extends student storage program into Fall 2021

Madhri Yehiya January 5, 2021
The University will extend its contract with the UPS, offering students the Pack, Store or Ship Program until Sept. 15.
East to West: September 21, 2020

East to West: September 21, 2020

Justin Tang September 21, 2020

Good morning! This episode of East to West covers the inconsistency of compliance badge requirements in classrooms, delays at campus mailrooms, an unusual Massachusetts fire season, and more. FEATURING:...

East to West: September 4, 2020

East to West: September 4, 2020

Justin Tang September 4, 2020

Join Justin Tang and Edward Sturm on this Friday, September 4, as we cover a BU professor’s open criticism of Boston University’s Learn from Anywhere model, students’ reports of missing items...

Boston University extended its contract with the UPS Student Storage Service through Sept. 15, allowing students to continue storing their belongings in Boston if they do not return to campus until next Fall. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students express outrage at lost items from BU Pack, Store and Ship Program

Melissa Ellin September 2, 2020
BU students have taken to social media to vent their frustrations and find peers whose items were also lost after using the University-provided UPS Pack, Store or Ship Program that was provided free of charge after the campus closed in March.
Boston University student Kait McFall holds a broken glass jar from a box of her belongings that was packed and shipped to her home by the University. COURTESY OF KAIT MCFALL

$400 missing from BU student’s belongings shipped by the University

Allison Pirog June 7, 2020
When she tried to file a police report, the BUPD officer initially wouldn’t take her statement. “He told me to call my local police department because he believed the stealing occurred while being mailed to me, not when the people were packing my dorm.”
BU allows students to return for belongings, or wait for University to ship them

BU allows students to return for belongings, or wait for University to ship them

Melissa Ellin May 8, 2020
BU released Friday two options for students to retrieve on-campus belongings: having the school pack then either store them or ship them to a continental U.S. address, or eventually returning in-person to pack up their residences.
Pavement Coffeehouse on Commonwealth Avenue is one of many non-essential businesses that relies heavily on college students’ business and has been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak. JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE

Boston businesses call for community support in midst of COVID-19 closures

Lily Kepner March 31, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic poses health risks for many individuals, but no amount of handwashing can protect businesses from the economic challenges it brings.
SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

COVID-19 pandemic forces housing changes

Jane Avery March 18, 2020
All BU students still on campus, with some exceptions, are required to leave campus and empty their dorms by noon March 22 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with extenuating circumstances can make an appeal to stay in their residence.
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