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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

On The Hill: Killington World Cup returns in dramatic fashion as Shiffrin goes for 100

Logan Severance December 8, 2024
Every year, Vermont's Killington World Cup attracts almost 40,000 viewers. It's one of the only races where athletes say they can hear the fans from the top of the course, and those fans, who would come from all different parts of the world, had plenty to cheer for this time around.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

EEE emerges as public health concern in New England

Samantha Genzer September 11, 2024
Eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-borne virus, has instilled concern as states along the East and Gulf Coasts grapple with the potential for larger outbreaks — and with next steps. As of Sept. 10, a total of four EEE cases have been reported in Massachusetts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The solar eclipse as it reached a 93% partial eclipse in Boston. CLARE ONG/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: People catch a glimpse of solar eclipse across New England

Kate Kotlyar April 10, 2024

  GALLERY: People catch a glimpse of solar eclipse across New England </h2 > by Kate Kotlyar, Aranya Mukerji, Clare Ong, Molly Potter and Jiashan Zheng People crowded public areas...

Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

High on mountains

Rachel Zhong February 16, 2023
Sports and marijuana are a controversial mix — how can psychedelia be compatible with physical activities? The proof point is that cannabinoids are prohibited during the in-competition period for all athletes, listed by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
DREAM football

BU Flag Football club grows community with DREAM collaboration

Annika Morris October 26, 2022
On Sunday afternoon, the club Flag Football team collaborated with DREAM, a nonprofit helping at-promise kids, for a football skills clinic. This included wide receiver drills, interception practice, scrimmages and more.
Flume Gorge

Seven natural wonders in New England worth visiting this summer

Julia Furmanek April 22, 2021
The New England region is full of beautiful places to explore.
boston university college democrats spring panel

BU College Democrats hold annual Spring panel, discuss activism

Vanessa Bartlett April 16, 2021
Faculty and activists discussed the experiences and challenges faced when organizing for change.
East to West: Dec. 4, 2020

East to West: Dec. 4, 2020

Justin Tang December 4, 2020

Today on East to West, we cover BU’s record-breaking rise in Covid cases, a battle over the BU rock on Trans Day of Remembrance, a police reform bill out of the Massachusetts Legislature, and more.  FEATURING:...

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health gave Vermont a “restricted” designation Saturday after COVID-19 cases in the state increased. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Vermont becomes last continental state to lose ‘lower-risk’ travel status in Massachusetts

Rin Velasco December 3, 2020
Travelers from Hawaii are the only ones remaining who can enter Massachusetts without a mandatory 14-day quarantine or a negative test result within 72 hours before arrival.
New travel restrictions taking effect on August 1 will require anyone entering Massachusetts from outside of the eight states deemed low-risk to quarantine for 14 days. ILLUSTRATION BY SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

Mass. travel rule aims to protect local communities

Katarzyna Jezak July 30, 2020
While a new quarantine mandate for travelers may cause inconvenience and upset the tourism industry, it may also ensure better upkeep of public health.
Move-in procedures muddled in light of Massachusetts quarantine order

Move-in procedures muddled in light of Massachusetts quarantine order

Allison Pirog July 24, 2020
Here's what to know about the statewide order, effective Aug. 1, that travelers from 41 states must quarantine or test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours prior to arriving in Massachusetts.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren embraces a supporter during her visit to Cambridge, where she voted in the Massachusetts primary Tuesday morning. VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Biden collects wins on Super Tuesday, Warren loses home state

Angela Yang March 4, 2020

Super Tuesday drew to a close in Massachusetts with former Vice President Joe Biden emerging victorious. The candidate took 33.7 percent of votes with 80.5 percent of precincts reporting, earning 31 delegates...

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