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The Daily Free Press

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Darfur protesters take a STAND

By Daily Free Press Admin March 19, 2009

Seventy activists 'died' on the cold bricks of Boston City Hall Plaza on Wednesday night to protest the genocide in Darfur.

Emmanuel student dies

By Daily Free Press Admin March 19, 2009

Emmanuel College sophomore Gabrielle King, 20, was found unconscious in Brighton early Tuesday morning and was later pronounced dead.

Human rights face obstacles, Zinn says

By Daily Free Press Admin March 19, 2009

Citizens, not politicians, will determine whether universal human rights are realized in our time, acclaimed historian and Boston University professor emeritus Howard Zinn told a standing-room-only crowd of about 40 people at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government Wednesday.

Scientists: Boston may be in deep trouble

By Daily Free Press Admin March 19, 2009

Northeastern coastal cities such as Boston and New York City could face serious flooding and rising sea levels by the end of the century because of global warming, according to a study released this week.

Northern Ireland politician calls for US to join dialogue

By Daily Free Press Admin March 19, 2009

In a public address Wednesday, Gerry Adams, president of Northern Irish political party Sinn F'eacute;in, called for Americans to join a dialogue about peaceful measures to reunify Ireland and denounced the dissident faction of the Irish Republican Army responsible for several recent killings in Northern Ireland.

Allston Marty’s to close doors on March 21

By Daily Free Press Admin March 19, 2009

College students are accustomed to wishing their friends farewell for long periods to go home for summer break, but this weekend a dear friend, Allston liquor store Marty's Liquors, will be dropping out early.

Restaurant Week beefs up in `09

By Daily Free Press Admin March 18, 2009

As consumers continue to scurry to save every penny and restaurants scramble for new ways to draw hesitant diners, Boston kicked off its semiannual Restaurant Week with more participants than ever on Monday.'

Menino hints at possible re-election without official declaration

By Daily Free Press Admin March 17, 2009

Despite a loaded comment from Mayor Thomas Menino at a St. Patrick's Day breakfast Sunday that hinted at a possible campaign for re-election, he has still not made an official declaration of whether he plans to run again after 16 years in office.

Actress Mia Farrow advocates for Darfur at Harvard

By Daily Free Press Admin March 17, 2009

The world has a 'responsibility to protect' the citizens of Darfur, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow told a crowd of 70 people at Harvard University's JFK Jr. Forum Monday night.

Panelists and drum ensemble kick off month-long series on Muslim diversity

By Daily Free Press Admin March 17, 2009

The sound of sixteen Sabar drums pulsed throughout Boston University's Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, as Rambax, a Senegalese drum ensemble from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, communicated the rhythm of Afro-Islamic culture.

City Council’s proposal would violate federal law, officials say

By Daily Free Press Admin March 16, 2009

A year after the 'no more than four' zoning law banning more than four undergraduate students from living together passed, Boston City Council met Tuesday to discuss more drastic measures to enforce the off-campus housing regulation that has been largely ignored by students and landlords alike.

City Council delves into national issues

By Daily Free Press Admin March 5, 2009

Boston City Councilors said they need to remain involved in national issues to further the interests of Boston residents Wednesday at their weekly meeting.

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