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Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

A mother is a walking miracle | All Thanks to You

Sophia Keohane April 7, 2025
I guess I’ve won the lottery if I’m anything like that — she is undeniably epic. She’s a hard worker with a great sense of humor. She’s loving, kind and has inspired me to become the woman that I am today. 
Melissa Park | Associate Graphics Editor

The trying-my-best era: a gentle approach to self-improvement

Obioma Eke April 3, 2025
When implementing these practices, keep in mind that you can start whenever you want to. As a matter of fact, start as soon as possible. You do not need to wait for Monday, the end of the month or Jan. 1 to make a difference in your life. 
BUPD

Campus Crime Logs: Jan. 31 – Feb. 7

Bailey Scott February 9, 2023
Reports taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Jan. 31 - Feb. 7.
A person doing pilates. Morgan writes about the benefits of the equipment-free, low-impact exercise for those seeking to boost their physical health and reduce stress. COURTESY OF DANE WETTON VIA UNSPLASH

How pilates changed fitness forever

Morgan Macphee December 7, 2021
With finals around the corner, stress levels are increasing. Pilates could be the solution.
Big Ben in London

CGS announces one-week London trip for Class of 2023, 2024

Claire Law December 1, 2021
After their trips were canceled because of the pandemic, CGS students from the Class of 2023 and 2024 have a new opportunity to explore the streets of London.
BU comedy club performance

Comedy clubs, stand-up, improv, sketch groups return fully in-person

Molly Farrar September 23, 2021
After a year away, troupes across campus are planning their fall shows.
Yvonne Tang | Daily Free Press Staff

I Call Foul Play: Addressing implicit bias starts with being aware of our language

Luca Becker April 23, 2021
To reduce implicit bias, we should be conscious of not only the way we think but also how we speak.
Kofi Lost, Boston-based poet and rapper, wrote Google’s 2020 “Year in Search” video, which was released Dec. 25. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston-based poet narrates Google’s 2020 ‘Year in Search’ video

Ananya Panchal January 8, 2021
In Google's 2020 "Year in Search" Video, writer and narrator Kofi Lost revealed that the most popular search item this year was, simply, “why.”
A short documentary on the City of Boston’s YouTube channel, one of the videos produced by the city’s expanding digital storytelling team. ILLUSTRATION BY SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston expands digital outreach through five new video series

Daily Free Press Staff November 26, 2019
The new series and an additional short documentary are part of the City's efforts to expand its digital reach.
Video surfaces of BU alumna Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dancing on CAS roof

Video surfaces of BU alumna Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dancing on CAS roof

Shaun Robinson January 3, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=Qj2Xald7NYQ Congresswoman and Boston University alumna Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been making moves in recent months. In her time as a Terrier,...

Hundreds of union workers rallied Thursday afternoon along Commonwealth Avenue in support of building service workers who are currently negotiating contracts with Boston University. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Video: BU Worker’s Rally 10-18-18

Sophie Park October 20, 2018
32BJ SEIU represents BU’s security officers, janitors and maintenance staff. They’re demanding a better contract with the university.
HUBweek 2018 Silent Disco

HUBweek 2018 Silent Disco

Sophie Park October 14, 2018

Partygoers at HUBweek had music beamed straight to their ears — not out loud — at the silent disco Thursday night.

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