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Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

Why I want to be a filmmaker, even when it feels impossible

Isabella Laikin March 27, 2025
My pursuit of filmmaking isn't about accolades or recognition — it’s about the opportunity to tell stories that resonate deeply, challenge perceptions and contribute to a broader cultural conversation.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Impostor syndrome prevents us from valuing ourselves and our achievements

Editors February 12, 2021
We have fostered a toxic culture that prioritizes productivity over self care, leading to a common feeling for college students: imposter syndrome.
Meredith Varner

American Protest: We must recognize the difficulties students are facing

Meredith Varner September 20, 2020
The issue I am having, as I am sure many other students are as well, is transitioning back to the life of a productive student and member of society — it feels weird and wrong as the country literally burns around us.

Profs. find freshmen unprepared for workload, study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin April 22, 2013

Freshmen entering schools such as Boston University may not be as prepared for college as their high school teachers believe, according to a new study by ACT officials. The study’s results indicate...

Credit hours, workloads mismatched, study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin December 11, 2012

Defining college credit on a time-based system, known as the “credit hour,” might not be as efficient as measuring how much a student learns by the end of a course, experts said. However, Boston University...

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