Skip to Main Content
The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University

The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

I do not enjoy all facts about the ‘Severance’ season 2 finale equally

Lauren Albano March 26, 2025
The season two finale of “Severance” was released on Apple TV+ March 20, and in the nature of the show, I wish I could forget a few aspects of the episode when I go to work.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

One of us is going to have to change: Matching my outfits with BU building styles | It’s All Been Done Before

Erica Schwartz February 28, 2025
I love to feel as if I’ve traveled back in time as I walk through different buildings on campus. In fact, I decided to challenge myself to dress to match the styles and eras of BU’s diverse dwellings and truly feel like a time traveler. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

The paradox of Ukrainian security: The illusion of peace and the reality of justice | The Loop

Daria Romaniuk February 25, 2025
Locking your doors is what causes a break-in, at least according to President Donald Trump’s logic. His recent claim that Ukraine should have never started a war misses a crucial point: It was not Ukraine’s decision to wage war. A sovereign nation does not wake up one day and decide to be invaded.
A display in Marsh Plaza organized by Boston University Students for Israel Tuesday. It was to commemorate the 500-day anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023. COURTESY OF FLORENCE AND CHAFETZ HILLEL HOUSE

BU Students for Israel organizes display at Marsh Plaza to commemorate Oct. 7

Jack Schwed February 18, 2025
Boston University Students for Israel organized a display at Marsh Plaza Tuesday to commemorate the 500-day anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023.
A person writes the names and ages of Palestinians who were killed in Gaza during the Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine event on Oct. 7. Pro-Palestinian and pro-Isreali student groups from multiple Boston schools have filed civil complaints and lawsuits against their respective schools for discrimination. BARRETT WALSH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston universities facing discrimination lawsuits from pro-Israel, pro-Palestine students

Leia Green October 21, 2024
The number of civil complaints and lawsuits filed against college administrations in Boston have spiked this year, raising concerns surrounding the jeopardization of free speech on campuses.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The mystery of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline explosions | Beyond the Compass

Kevin Mani March 27, 2023
If Ukraine perpetrated the mysterious explosions that damaged the undersea Nord Stream 2 pipelines last year, it was a grave mistake — but there could still be some serious spy games going on here.
Yvonne Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

Asia caught in the middle: The urgent need for U.S.-China peace to secure regional stability | Beyond the Compass

Kevin Mani March 15, 2023
It's impossible not to notice that Asian countries outside China are stuck in a precarious position. Their allegiance will ultimately decide the outcome of this growing Cold War between the U.S. and China, and it is their choices that will mute tensions.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist

Italy’s Elections Are a Warning to Us All | The Intersection

Katie Harmon September 29, 2022

Across the ocean as I write this, Italy is experiencing the consequences of their snap election caused by the summer 2022 Italian Government Crisis, which could significantly change not only the nation,...

Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

The Intersection: Roman Abramovich’s peace efforts are no coincidence

Katie Harmon April 13, 2022
By taking away their wealth pipeline with sanctions, the West has created an interest on the part of oligarchs in ending the Ukraine conflict
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Divine Politik: The war in Ukraine perfectly exemplifies Western hypocrisy

Caroline McCord March 20, 2022
War anywhere should be devastating to everyone, everywhere.
Lucas Zhang / DFP Staff

Bubble Burst: Think beyond the screen

Lydia Evans March 3, 2022
Gen Z Americans may feel they need to latch onto tragedy, but in the process of facing such conflict, they’ve become known for exploiting it rather than just living through it.
Ukraine/Russia conflict, bu community reacts

Members of BU community stand with Ukraine as country faces Russian attacks

Emilia Wisniewski March 3, 2022
“Every day ... we hear the sounds of falling bombs, planes and helicopters circling in the sky,” wrote a BU parent.
Load More Stories
Activate Search
war