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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Alexia Nizhny/ DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: BU’s Credit-No Credit system can only help, not harm

By Editors October 21, 2020
Some students now need Credit-No Credit more than ever, while others — those who have adjusted well and are in a good place despite everything — can lose nothing from simply having this option.
Kara Chen/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Greek life remains questionable staple in college culture

By Editors October 20, 2020
Inclusivity efforts differ between every chapter, but as a whole, Greek life serves as a concentrated hub of some of the most harmful aspects of our society.
EDITORIAL: Students, it’s time to make a collective effort to support our neighboring businesses

EDITORIAL: Students, it’s time to make a collective effort to support our neighboring businesses

By Editors October 19, 2020
The next time you’re hungry, take a stop by a smaller restaurant to support those who have supported us for decades.
Jun Li/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Boston’s gentrification hurts locals while college students benefit

By Editors October 16, 2020
While Boston thrives off its student population, the city cannot forget about the extreme gentrification and income gap hurting its local citizens. Students are valuable contributors to the city, but our being here also harms those around us.
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Mass. eviction moratorium cannot lift without focus on more housing aid

By Editors October 15, 2020
The moratorium must end, but with our current lack of federal aid, state and local governments are now forced to handle the brunt of financial assistance for their constituents.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Talking politics with children must be done with respect and understanding

By Editors October 14, 2020
While discussing politics isn’t meant for elementary children, we can start instilling from a young age the idea that everyone's opinion is valid. You don’t need a political affiliation to understand that.
Clara Kim/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: The opinion section holds responsibility to inform the public

By Editors October 12, 2020
Our job is, above all else, to report the objective truth. We sacrifice the option of amplifying our opinions to earn and keep the trust of the people we serve. However, there is still a moral obligation to spread informed opinions to our readers.
Jun Li/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: It’s time to retire American reverence for Columbus

By Editors October 9, 2020
As society and its morals evolve, there comes a time when Columbus’ time as an American icon of navigation and expansion should be no more.
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: The coronavirus pandemic afflicts workplace disparities

By Editors October 8, 2020
While we are all struggling through the monotonous yet unpredictable lifestyle that comes with the pandemic, we must not forget that oppression still holds prominence in our society. And we would be foolish to believe that it has not gotten worse.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Cambridge’s decision to delay reopening is smart, but may hurt livelihoods

By Editors October 7, 2020
Cambridge is aware of the risks of reopening, but its reluctance to reopen might unnecessarily harm businesses if they are not given the chance to recover financially.
Kara Chen/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: A reckless transition to a cashless society will harm marginalized communities

By Editors October 6, 2020
We are on the path to a cashless society. However, this futuristic utopia could quickly abandon marginalized communities if we are not delicate with the transition.
Vanessa Bartlett/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: COVID-19 worsens shortfalls in prison, jail system

By Editors October 5, 2020
The criminal justice system is facing nuanced challenges while caring for prisoners and staff members. The challenges are exacerbated by inadequacies that have always been present — we must now confront them head on.
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