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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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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. 

Broadway’s “Good Night and Good Luck”

Erica Schwartz March 18, 2025
As soon as the curtains pulled back and the set pieces rolled in, I was amazed by the level of detail that went into the set. The smoky cigarettes that nearly every performer totes around the stage add another layer of sensory detail that brings you physically into the world the show is recreating.
Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Working towards tomorrow

Sophia Keohane March 6, 2025
These things seem really simple, but they took a lot of effort. The cycle of self-hate is a vicious one, and I’ve realized that breaking away from it  takes a lot of work. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Crushing It in class without crashing and burning

Analise Bruno February 9, 2025
Having a class crush is far more interesting but even more challenging in college than in high school. My roommates used to joke that the first day of class was always a big game of smash or pass. 
Elijah Chacko | Graphic Artist

Small step for Prada, giant leap for feminism | Data Driven

Sarah Datta November 29, 2023
NASA's partnership with Prada to design new space suits is a progressive step for women and gender-nonconforming individuals in STEM.
Elijah Chacko | Graphic Artist

‘Priscilla’ is patient retaliation to incompetence of ‘Elvis’

Ada Sussman October 18, 2023
The new biopic goes beyond what Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" accomplished
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Let’s go lesbians!’ | Final Girl

Kiana Aftahi May 1, 2023
Lesbians represent a life full of success, love, joy and community — entirely devoid of men. They are living proof that women are incredible and capable in themselves — women don’t need men. 
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Gender Justice: The toxicity of ‘fanboys’

Meredith Varner February 19, 2021
Gatekeeping, misogyny and sexism are prevalent within science-fiction communities and fanbases. Refusing to acknowledge a character’s power is just a symptom of these sexist behaviors.

Music for every mood

Maya Frankel February 6, 2021
Every day is a cycle of laughing, crying, anger, happiness, excitement and about every emotion possible. Here are a few playlists for those many moods we all feel every day.
The band Rhye performs at the Paradise Rock Club Wednesday night. PHOTO BY PAIGE WARD/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Rhye entrances Paradise Rock Club with mellow R&B

Amelia Griffiths March 1, 2018

Rhye let their music speak for itself at their concert on Wednesday at Paradise Rock Club. “This is a healthy-looking crowd, it’s great!” was one of the only things lead singer Mike Milosh said...

KAVANAGH: I’m voting for Hillary Clinton because she’s a woman

KAVANAGH: I’m voting for Hillary Clinton because she’s a woman

Kayla Kavanagh October 6, 2016

The morning after last week’s presidential debate, one of my professors spent class stressing the importance of voting. She then told us about her mother, who is turning 102 this year. When her mother...

NGAI: Girl vs. Woman

NGAI: Girl vs. Woman

Robin Ngai November 7, 2014

I’ve always found it interesting that even though I am considered a legal adult in every country around the world, at times, I’m still referred to as a girl. Sure, this might seem like a petty thing...

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