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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): Is modern dating killing the anniversary?

Analise Bruno April 4, 2025
Whether it's your 36th wedding anniversary, your 16th birthday or even your 55th anniversary of establishing that one newspaper — milestones come in all forms — these dates are worth acknowledging. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

The language of flowers

Isabella Panichi April 2, 2025
Sometimes the occasion for giving flowers is just because — just because you love someone, just because you were thinking of them or just because you’re there. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Songs to fall in love with this Valentine’s Day | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton February 13, 2025
Valentine’s Day can be a fun holiday no matter your relationship status, and what better way to celebrate than by listening to some great love songs? I’ve picked out a few for whatever relationship stage or Valentine’s Day mood you might be in because I believe there’s a perfect love song for everyone. 
Liza Berdykulova | Graphic Artist

A guide to romantic movies for every relationship status this Valentine’s Day

Lea Tran February 13, 2025
I hope this list was able to give you some inspiration on what to watch this Valentine’s Day. I know not everyone is on the same page when it comes to love, but no matter how or what you’re celebrating, everyone deserves to end the night with a good movie.
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. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: The 2025 All-Star Weekend has potential to be the best of this era

Kailyn Smith February 12, 2025
This year’s NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco is sure to make Valentine’s Day even more sweet. The weekend is so much bigger than Sunday night’s big game, and it truly is a showcase of the best of basketball.
Boxes of “Valentine Exchange” candy. Businesses around Boston are hosting a variety of Valentine’s Day events for the holiday. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Bostonians celebrate Valentine’s day in different ways

Tavishi Chattopadhyay February 12, 2025
Chocolates, flowers, heart-shaped candy and plush teddy bears have flooded the shelves for the past few weeks as the clock ticks closer to Valentine’s Day.
Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

Valentine’s Day: the holiday single people love to hate

Daniela Cejudo Curiel February 11, 2025
Learning to be alone isn’t easy, and it feels even harder during a holiday dedicated to love. But love isn’t only romantic — it deserves to be celebrated in all its forms. 
Jodi Tang | Graphic Artist

Decentering romantic relationships

Chloe Saint Mard February 10, 2025
Somewhere along the line, we were sold the idea that romantic love is the ultimate prize and that being single is some kind of failure. We’ve been conditioned to think that if you're not in a relationship, you're somehow incomplete. But, here’s the truth — romantic love is just one kind of love. It’s not the centerpiece of life unless you make it that way. Honestly, that’s a pretty fragile foundation to build your happiness on.

Things to do this week in Boston: Feb. 10-16

Priyal Patel February 9, 2025

Greenway Valentine’s Pop Up Market Tuesday, Feb. 11 to Friday, Feb. 14; Dewey Square, Atlantic Ave., Boston This Valentine’s Pop Up market will feature local artisans, offering gifts for loved...

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Crushing It in class without crashing and burning

Analise Bruno February 9, 2025
Having a class crush is far more interesting but even more challenging in college than in high school. My roommates used to joke that the first day of class was always a big game of smash or pass. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): The ultimate Valentine’s Day gift guide for every type of romance 

Analise Bruno January 26, 2025
Valentine's Day is the Superbowl of holidays for serious relationships. Whether it’s been one year or five — it’s your time to shine.  Not everything can be wrapped up with a bow, but some things can. If you’re in the market for tangible gifts, listen up.
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