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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Mathemalchemy Gallery: Celebrating the intersection of art and mathematics

By Selene Ho February 1, 2023
The exhibition will be at the 808 Gallery on BU campus until March 4, 2023
Two signs on the side of building that say "Boston Center for the Arts."

Company One Theatre’s ‘In Community We Trust’ showcases original short plays by BU alumni

By Lian Niu January 31, 2023
The digital event combined original short plays with conversations about Boston community issues relating to the performances' themes.
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BU students in post-production for “Pieces,” a short film shot in under 24 hours

By Riley Pavelek January 30, 2023
The film shot the first weekend of the Spring 2023 semester at a church in Dedham, Mass.
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REVIEW: Visitors can confront ideas about modern art and self at SoWa’s Form and Emptiness

By Sydney Kodama December 2, 2022
The striking modern art gallery features the work of over 20 artists.
Lanters in Chinatown

Chinatown Lanterns shine light on the history of Chinese immigrants in America

By John Maniace November 28, 2022
Lanterns displayed in Chinatown tell stories of Boston's Chinese community and celebrate Chinese culture.
African American Art History: Present Coordinates

BU hosts African American art history research symposium

By Stella Tannenbaum November 16, 2022
Present Coordinates featured African American art history
Symphony

School of Music continues celebration of 150 years with concert highlighting BU composers

By Mara Mellits, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2022
The Composition Department and contemporary music ensemble ALEA III presented the show on Nov. 12.
Black Bird"

From writing prose to screenplays, Dennis Lehane speaks to the making of new crime drama miniseries ‘Black Bird’

By Emma Hagert November 14, 2022
The “Black Bird” showrunner discussed the making of the Apple TV+ series Nov. 10 at the Liberty Hotel.
Bhen Alan’s artwork on display at the Boston University’s 808 Gallery. The “Hidden and Hiding Tago ng Tago” exhibition featured woven tapestries from the Filipino artist. COURTESY OF MARA MELLITS

‘Tago ng Tago’ tapestries come out of hiding in 808 Gallery

By Mara Mellits, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2022
A new 808 gallery features filipino woven tapestries no longer in hiding
SubDrift Boston

Boston’s SubDrift chapter hosts art showcase at the MFA to celebrate Diwali

By James Buckser October 31, 2022
Subcontinental Drift, a growing national arts movement uplifting South Asian communities, welcomed visitors from all over the Boston Area to their Diwali showcase at the Museum of Fine Arts for an evening of art, performances and cultural celebration on Oct. 27.
Former “iCarly” star Jennette McCurdy during an interview on Oct. 26. McCurdy spoke about her memoir “I’m Glad My Mom Died” at WBUR in Boston. SAM BETSKO/DFP STAFF

Jennette McCurdy discusses new memoir at WBUR CitySpace on Commonwealth Ave.

By Brenda Gonzalez October 31, 2022
The former Nickelodeon star came to WBUR on Commonwealth Ave. last Wednesday
Nice Racism by Robin DiAngelo

‘White Fragility’ author hosts ‘fireside chat’ at Boston Public Library

By Lian Niu October 20, 2022
Robin DiAngelo shared her motivations for writing about racial and social injustice on Oct. 17.
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