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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Who really cares what presidents wear? | Geek Chic

Anjola Odukoya March 4, 2025
If political history has taught us anything, it's that the fastest way to break a headline isn't record-breaking global heat or ongoing humanitarian crises — it’s a president wearing the wrong outfit.
Vending machines in the Warren Towers dormitory. Mice, which are a recurring issue on Boston University’s campus, were found in a vending machine in the basement of CAS. TRACY LIU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

If you give a mouse a cookie: Dead mouse found in CAS vending machine

Avery Fox March 4, 2025
A dead mouse in a College of Arts and Sciences vending machine sparked discussion among students
Signs for Massachusetts senate candidate John Deaton, presidential candidate and vice president Donald Trump and JD Vance in Brookline, Massachusetts. Increased political divide has affected families and communities in Boston. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘My vote kills her vote’: Bostonians polarized as they cast election ballots

Lauren Albano November 5, 2024
At polling stations across Boston, residents are voicing deep frustrations over political polarization as they cast ballots in the 2024 Presidential Election.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Weird science’ and the struggle for truth | Data Driven

Sarah Datta October 10, 2024
I believe that Vance, Trump and many members of the Republican party have successfully brought us to that point. Understanding the gravity and weight of the climate crisis feels like an insurmountable task when the people who are supposed to be in charge keep us ignorant and bewildered. Despite the objectivity of science, especially agreed-upon and rigorously proven science, we’re in an era where the truth is malleable and facts are subservient to politics.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Congress better listen to March For Our Lives | Not to Get Political But

Lauren Albano January 24, 2024
March For Our Lives at UNC-Chapel Hill wrote an op-ed addressing gun violence that was published by student newspapers nationwide. Congress better read it and respond accordingly.
Student Link

BU students express negative opinions about new MyBU Portal

Daily Free Press Staff March 24, 2023
The recent "MyBU" update receives negative feedback from BU students.
Union workers

Boston University reaches agreement with BU workers to increase salaries

Sheik Floradewan November 17, 2022
32BJ Service Employees International Union reached an agreement with BU for custodians, tradespeople and grounds and maintenance workers at BU and BUMC.
Data Science Building

Saxbys to move into the new Center for Computing and Data Sciences this upcoming Spring

Sangmin Song October 27, 2022
B-corp coffee company Saxbys has partnered with Boston University Dining to open a new cafe on the first floor of the Center for Computing and Data Sciences opening Spring 2023.
Student Government

BU StuGov supports Grad Student Union, hears cabinet updates

Anna Vidergar October 4, 2022
Boston University Student Government heard cabinet updates and endorsed the Boston University Graduate Student Union in a meeting Monday night.
Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris visits Boston, meets with union leaders

Talia Lissauer September 7, 2022
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel at the Greater Boston Labor Council breakfast to express her support. Harris also spoke with local politicians about the importance of unions.
Questrom School of Business. The BU Consulting Group is hosting its sixth annual conference Saturday. FRANCHESCA VIAUD/ DFP FILE

BU Consulting Conference trains ‘the doctors of the business world’

Divya Sood September 17, 2021
The sixth annual conference this Saturday features alumni and industry professionals.
marty walsh speaking into a microphone

Senate confirms Marty Walsh as Secretary of Labor

Madison Mercado March 23, 2021
City Council President Kim Janey stepped up as acting mayor — the first woman and person of color.
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