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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Why social media hated the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Hillary Hao October 30, 2024
Despite featuring barrier-breaking transgender and plus-sized models, these progressive elements were overshadowed by poor production choices and a noticeable lack of grandeur that once defined the show.
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Magic, makeup, maki, and mental wellbeing; influencers share their talents and messages

Eden Mor September 23, 2022
Four BU students share their unique abilities online to thousands of followers
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Politics Philosophized: The end of slavery — Part 2

Max Ferrandino October 27, 2020
It is a common belief that slavery was abolished by the 13th Amendment, but a closer look at Section One of this amendment will disprove that idea.
Meredith Varner

American Protest: Victoria’s Secret is built on abuse and body shaming

Meredith Varner February 6, 2020
Decades of harming women are over as well as abusive men’s domination of the market. Do not give your money to these misogynistic men who treat women as objects for their own pleasure. Give it to companies that encourage body positivity and make you feel beautiful. 
KAVANAGH: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show a questionable feminist event

KAVANAGH: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show a questionable feminist event

Kayla Kavanagh December 9, 2016

Each year, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show airs on television, featuring women who display lingerie lines to the public. By many, it is considered the most popular fashion event of the year, with...

Advertising targets college demographic using social media to build relationships

Advertising targets college demographic using social media to build relationships

Meagan Dawson September 29, 2014

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