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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

John Mulaney’s live talk show is not for ‘everybody,’ but it is worth a watch

Lauren Albano April 6, 2025
There are plenty of things that need ironing out, but I’m still open to seeing what else Mulaney has in store. But hopefully, if I decide to call in again, it won’t be a waste of the whole world’s time.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Is spring break breaking local culture? | Eco-logically Speaking

Rebecca Good March 25, 2025
For those who decide to go on vacations, it's exciting to travel with new friends and explore new destinations on a college student's budget. This “budget” often includes cheap flights to affordable locations. Unfortunately, our itineraries have lasting effects that we as tourists often don’t take into consideration—ones that are not plain and simple.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The love you gave was never a waste | My Heart will Go On

Lily Smokler November 15, 2023
With experiencing a breakup comes lots of mourning and grieving. You grieve the loss of so many things –– not just the relationship but everything that came with it: the friendship, the partnership, the dependence, everything.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Halloween and sustainability: a grave issue

Anna Welsh October 22, 2023
In a few days, many will inevitably turn to Amazon Prime to fast-track their last-minute costume idea to their dorm mailbox. But just as fast as they are thrown together, the colorful wigs and cheap, nylon tutus will be stuffed into the back of a closet or deep in a trash bin.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphics Artist

EDITORIAL: Sustainability at BU — progressive or performative?

Editors February 9, 2023
Prioritizing sustainability could not only cement BU’s place as a pillar of environmental protection, but actually make a tangible difference throughout the world. 
East to West: Sept 19. 2022

East to West: Sept 19. 2022

Ellen Maloney September 19, 2022

ARRGGG, matey! Happy International Talk like a pirate day! Today on East to West we cover Starbucks demanding union strikers to move off property, a $500,000 increase in funding for BU student organizations,...

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EDITORIAL: Going digital may not be as straightforward a solution to environmental issues as we may think

Editors April 22, 2021
The issue of sustainability can’t be removed from the context of our society, so we must ensure the solution is equitable.
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Massachusetts to hit net zero emissions by 2050 through new law

Taylor Brokesh March 31, 2021
Baker signed “An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy” Friday.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: The onus of recycling should not fall on the consumer, but rather governments, corporations

Editors February 25, 2021
The individual can and should be accountable for their own waste whenever possible — taking shorter showers, reducing consumption, learning more about recycling, etc. But the brunt of the work has to be done by the government and by large corporations because they’re the ones who have the power to actualize real, immediate and impactful change.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Students hold a responsibility to be sustainable, but so does the University

Editors February 11, 2021
Yes, the new waste-disposal initiative is a positive, but we should also make sure it's used properly and followed by further substantial change.
East to West: Nov. 30, 2020

East to West: Nov. 30, 2020

Justin Tang November 30, 2020

Today on East to West, we cover the Kilachand Honors College’s fight for student representation, a black out on Upper Bay State Road, issues with BU’s classroom moderator program, and more. FEATURING:...

The City of Boston has partnered with Helpsy, a textile collection company, to add 10 textile recycling drop boxes around the city. COURTESY OF HELPSY

New textile-recycling drop boxes aim to reduce waste in Boston

Emily Stevenson November 24, 2020
The City of Boston, in partnership with textile collection company Helpsy, has added 10 textile recycling drop boxes across various neighborhoods to work toward its goal of becoming a “zero-waste city.”
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