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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

Sour truths, bitter lies: Review of Netflix’s ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’

Samantha Genzer March 7, 2025
Gibson isn’t just evil for the sake of it — she is a master manipulator who believes in her own lies just enough to make them convincing. You don’t sympathize with her, but by the end of the series, you do understand how she managed to fool so many people.
Voters fill out their ballots on Nov. 5 at Precinct 1 in Brookline, Massachusetts. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Boston area participates in 2024 Presidential Election

Sarah Cruz November 8, 2024
Boston University students and the Greater Boston area prepare for and participate in election activities.
Iris Ren | Graphic Artist

The dangers of unrequited love

Chloe Saint Mard October 24, 2024
Unrequited love is a painful yet universal experience caused by strong feelings for someone who does not or cannot reciprocate, such as a close friend who only sees your relationship as platonic. This type of feeling is often romanticized due to its idealized portrayal in the media — I myself am guilty of finding it so romantic when it comes to Mr. Darcy’s initial one-sided love for Elizabeth in Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice.”
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Ancient medicine, new trends | Data Driven

Sarah Datta April 18, 2024
Adaptogens can be helpful, but there’s a myriad of problems with the way that they’re being portrayed in pop culture.
Mandile Mpofu | Graphic Artist

Welcome to the Ozempic era. | On the Record

Addison Schmidt March 31, 2023
The popularity of the Ozempic trend brings to light a truth many have tried to ignore — where progress holds the most social capital, the “body positivity” movement is fighting a losing battle. 
Yvonne Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

What not to post for Eating Disorder Awareness Week | Body Talk

Ellie Goldberg February 24, 2023
Let’s be mindful of our posting for Eating Disorder Awareness Week this year.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Student deaths at WPI spark renewed concern about mental health on college campuses

Editors January 27, 2022
While they fight off the pandemic of COVID-19, colleges and universities need to take major steps to help fend off the epidemic of mental health issues on their campuses.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Let Your Hair Down: Lessons to carry with us from the pandemic as we return back to regular life

Hannah Bohn September 13, 2021
The events of the past year forced us not only to be accountable for our own health, but also for the safety of others.
praying hands

Workshop in transfuturist prayer emphasizes importance of supportive spaces

Molly Farrar March 30, 2021
Micah Rosegrant, a part-time CFA senior, led a workshop on “trans affirmative spirituality” Friday.
oranges at a farmers market in los angeles

BU’s Sargent College, Nutrition Club discuss healthy eating

Molly Farrar March 14, 2021
A Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences seminar Thursday helped guide students on mindful, healthy eating and meal planning.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Let Your Hair Down: It’s time to rethink the way we view weight loss and habit formation

Hannah Bohn February 23, 2021
Everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their own skin. We are all worthy of moving freely throughout the world without feeling physically constrained by a negative relationship with food and our bodies.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

2021 Breakdown: Bipartisanship is a lose-lose situation

Gabriella Aponte January 27, 2021

It’s the dawn of a proverbial new day in the United States — a new president, a new administration and a renewed sense of confidence in the president’s ability to deal with the crises at hand. President...

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