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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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John Archibald

‘Writing like my brain thinks’: Pulitzer Prize winner John Archibald visits BU as COM’s inaugural writer in residence

By Emily Wyrwa April 24, 2023
“When you're in school, they tell you to find your voice,” John Archibald, Boston University's inaugural Writer in Residence at COM said. “I had no idea what that meant."
Anna Gruesen running the 127th Boston Marathon

In it for the long run: BU first-year Anna Gruesen competes in 127th Boston Marathon, qualifies for next year

By Alysa Suleiman April 20, 2023
The Boston Marathon is the country’s oldest annual marathon. Qualifying is no easy feat. BU freshman Anna Gruesen ran it this Monday.
The “Only In Theatres” website.

The Laemmle legacy: Arthouse theater prevails despite the pandemic

By Anjali Byju April 20, 2023
The Laemmles opened the first Laemmle Theater in 1938. Eight decades later, there are now eight Laemmle Theaters located in the greater Los Angeles area. "Only In Theatres" tells the story of the family business' struggle to stay afloat.
Myles Standish Hall

Students with a passion for language and culture find community in Global House

By Mandile Mpofu April 20, 2023
BU introduced Global House in 2018 on the fourth floor of the then-newly renovated Myles Standish Hall, created to help undergraduate students “explore what it means to be globally diverse.”
Lessa

‘Lessa (and the Lessers)’ and their first gig at a small bar on Boylston Street

By Ava Berger April 19, 2023
Four bandmates, Eli, Alessa, Ben and Matt took on The Bebop on a Thursday night for their first gig.
Hand me Down

Second-hand style in the sanctuary: BU senior hosts a community-based fashion show

By Joanna Malvas April 18, 2023
August Ramos, a Boston University senior and graphic design major, produced a fashion show called HAND-ME-DOWN to celebrate community and fill a need for sustainable shopping.
The College of Communication

Future science journalists: Meet David Abel

By Daisy Levine April 12, 2023
Abel, a professor of the practice in the journalism department and award-winning filmmaker, hopes teaching science journalism will “cast light on all kinds of false claims and disinformation about climate change.”
Yelisey Kazakevich

Yelisey Kazakevich: A familiar face in BU film projects

By Brenda Gonzalez April 12, 2023
A sophomore studying Film and TV with a minor in theater arts, Kazakevich has an impressive portfolio acting in and producing approximately 15 film projects in his two years at BU.
A Red Bull Mini Cooper

An ‘all-the-time job’: Energy drink companies look to student ambassadors, sponsorships to promote brand

By Mia Knezevic April 12, 2023
Student ambassadors for energy drink companies — such as Red Bull, Celsius and Rowdy Energy — are tasked with promoting the brand’s product to their peers and the public.
Coco & Clair Clair performing.

Coco and Clair Clair: The duo that brought confidence and coolness to Boston

By Magdalena Bolinaga April 11, 2023
Their black sunglasses couldn’t hide Coco and Clair Clair’s excitement as they were smiling from ear to ear when they played at The Sinclair in Cambridge last night.
Boston University FitRec.

Climbing at BU reaches new heights of popularity

By Devan Colby April 11, 2023
“It’s really nice to have other people to climb with, and you’re never really alone, even if you show up alone,” Jackie Chang, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences and the secretary of the BU Climbing Club, said.
fragmentos

Fragmentos exhibit gives queer, BIPOC stories ‘the respect that they deserve’

By Zenobia Lloyd April 10, 2023
Charcoal Magazine and BU Student Activities collaborated on Fragmentos, an event to spotlight queer BIPOC students through portraits, storytelling and pop-up performances at the Howard Thurman Center on Thursday.
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