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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Mandile Mpofu | Senior Graphic Artist

Let’s stop politicizing science for votes | Data Driven

Sarah Datta October 10, 2023
A couple weeks ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis came out with new COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for Florida residents: Anyone under 65 shouldn’t get the new booster. DeSantis’ suggestion is a striking contrast to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines that recommended everyone over six months old should get the booster.
Lila Baltaxe | Graphic Artist

How ‘The Last of Us’ blurs political lines | Picture This

Ariadna Sandoval February 23, 2023
While some might view "The Last of Us" as liberal, the show is also founded on conservative ideals.
Student Health Services

Boston University Releases Updated Health Policies for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

Clara Cho September 19, 2022
Boston University will no longer require masks in classrooms and weekly testing.
Connie Dai / DFP Staff

Gaming the System: Even in gaming, taking the step outside of your isolation is worthwhile

Nick Speranza April 8, 2022
Even within the relatively narrow confines of competitive gaming it is important to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Divine Politik: Outcry surrounding the imminent Supreme Court justice is unjust

Caroline McCord February 6, 2022

It seems that even the United States Supreme Court is not immune to the so-called  “Great Resignation” currently sweeping through America. Last week, Justice Stephen Breyer announced his plans to...

Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Minority Report: Don’t believe the pundits, Biden’s first year has been a success

Lincoln Son Currie January 25, 2022
Biden has left America better off than he found it one year ago. Millions of Americans are back to work and millions more are vaccinated against COVID-19. One of our endless wars drew to an end as our president brought our soldiers home and invested in the infrastructure necessary for all Americans to thrive. 
A CVS pharmacy offering COVID-19 vaccines. The first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was detected in Massachusetts on Saturday. ANH NGUYEN/ DFP STAFF

First case of Omicron variant in Massachusetts detected

Dongfang Zhou December 6, 2021
The first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was detected in Massachusetts on Saturday.
A person receiving a vaccine. Over 100 workers have terminated their employment with the Massachusetts government for not following Governor Charlie Baker’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and other preventative protocols. COURTESY OF ED US VIA UNSPLASH

Government employees fired for non-compliance with COVID-19 protocols

Daily Free Press Staff November 10, 2021
Hundreds of government workers faced disciplinary action for not complying with COVID vaccine mandates or weekly testing.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine vial

Massachusetts makes Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots available for selected populations

Cici Yu September 29, 2021
Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots are now available for eligible populations according to the State.
East to West: Sept. 13, 2021

East to West: Sept. 13, 2021

Veronica Thompson September 13, 2021

First full week of classes! Today on East to West, we cover National Suicide Prevention Week, Boston University students and faculty reflecting on the transition to in-person classes, activists’...

Man receiving a COVID-19 test swab

Boston implements vaccination mandate for city employees amidst COVID surge, Delta variant

Isabella Abraham August 19, 2021
City of Boston employees must get a COVID-19 vaccine according to a mandate announced Thursday.
Vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

Baker announces next phase of vaccination efforts, changes to vaccination sites

Rin Velasco May 18, 2021
The state will offer walk-up options at mass vaccination sites and will close four sites by June.
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