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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Mimi Brown as Juror 8 in Boston University’s Stage Troupe’s production of “Twelve Angry Jurors.” The show ran March 27 to March 29 in the Student Theater at Agganis Arena. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Stage Troupe stuns beyond a reasonable doubt in ‘Twelve Angry Jurors’

By Paris Hugley March 30, 2025
What is justice? How long does it take for an old man to get down the hall? How do you skillfully stab a man? 
African penguins in their new “retirement home” island at New England Aquarium. The aquarium created this exhibit to provide comfort and specialized care to African penguins, a “critically endangered” species, as they age beyond their expected lifespan. COURTESY OF NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM

Six pairs of happy feet hit new ‘retirement home’ for African penguins at New England Aquarium

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2025
Humans aren’t the only species who need a retirement plan. But for African penguins, that plan doesn’t include a 401(k).
Poster for the Multiple Formats Art Book Fair and Symposium on Boston Center for the Arts website. In a collaboration between Boston University’s School of Visual Arts and the BCA, the Multiple Formats was brought to life this past weekend with more than 150 exhibitors. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Cultures, creations collide at Boston University’s Multiple Formats Art Book Fair and Symposium

By Ellen Dong March 27, 2025
Books, posters, zines and more lit up the first floor of the Howard Thurman Center Saturday afternoon. 
Paulette Jones, sister of Champion Honoree Raynya Simmons; Diana DiZoglio, Massachusetts State Auditor;Pam Allara, Champion Honoree; Denella Clark, president and CEO of Boston Arts Academy Foundation at the BAA Foundation’s ninth annual Champions Reception. Raynya Simmons, a Boston University College of Communication alum, was honored at the reception March 20 as a person who has continuously given back to the community. COURTESY OF THE BOSTON ARTS ACADEMY FOUNDATION

BU alum honored at Boston Arts Academy Foundation Champions Reception

By Elaina Fuzi March 27, 2025
Raynya Simmons, a 1990 Boston University College of Communication alum, was honored at the Boston Arts Academy Foundation March 20 as someone who has continuously given back to the community.
The 2025 Boston University College of Fine Arts Carnegie Hall showcase performers. The annual concert in New York City features BU School of Music student performers who are chosen through a rigorous competition and selection process. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

BU musicians, singers take center stage at Carnegie Hall

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor March 25, 2025
The stage of Carnegie Hall in New York City has long been synonymous with musical excellence, and on Tuesday night, a select group of Boston University School of Music students will add their names to the prestigious roster of performers who have graced its halls. 
Boston Ballet in George Balanchine’s “Mozartiana.” The artists of the Boston Ballet opened their “Winter Experience” Thursday night, delivering a bill of four strong performances that combined elements of neoclassical American ballet and modern performance. COURTESY OF ROSALIE O’CONNOR

Boston Ballet’s “Winter Experience” toes the line of classic, contemporary dance

By Karyna Cheung March 25, 2025
The artists of the Boston Ballet opened their Winter Experience Thursday night, delivering a bill of four strong performances that combined elements of neoclassical American ballet and modern performance.

Things to do this week in Boston: March 24-30

By Priyal Patel March 23, 2025

Free Climbing Equipment Rentals for FitRec’s 20th Anniversary  Starting Monday, March 24 from 5 p.m.-10  p.m.; 915 Commonwealth Ave, Boston In celebration of FitRec’s 20th Anniversary, all...

The cast of Boston University on Broadway’s “Alice by Heart” during the song, “Down the Hole.” The show was held at the Agganis Arena Student Theater March 20 to 22 in a sold-out run. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU On Broadway’s ‘Alice by Heart’ makes audience mad with wonder

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2025
On the surface, “Alice by Heart” seems like an affectionate character adaptation of a beloved children’s classic. But once you go down the rabbit hole, it’s a gut wrenching exploration of madness, grief and courage.
Hannah Shanefield performs with the Vivaldi Orchestra for White Snake Projects’ Sing Out Strong concert March 14. The Sing Out Strong concert series features local community members performing pieces about activist topics. COURTESY OF WHITE SNAKE PROJECTS

White Snake Projects, Boston Music Project host concert bringing opera and activism into harmony

By Mohan Zhang March 21, 2025
Music has become a powerful voice to express the fight for the environmental crisis. Local Boston music groups have combined performance with activism in an effort to empower younger generations.
The band Cut the Kids in Half. Cut the Kids in Half released its debut album Jan. 31. COURTESY OF KYLIE MORGAN

Boston students form Cut The Kids In Half, release debut album “What We Became”

By Brian Chan March 19, 2025
Ever since they were kids, brothers Charlie Silver, a freshman in Boston University’s College of Engineering, and Jack Silver, a sophomore majoring in writing, literature and publishing at Emerson College, listened to the lyrics and guitar sounds of artists like Bob Dylan, The Strokes and Leonard Cohen.
George Mendes, executive chef of Amar restaurant in Back Bay, and a child with Make-A-Wish. Mendes hosted a fundraiser dinner for Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island Feb. 25 in the Raffles Boston hotel in Back Bay. COURTESY OF DALIA SADAKA

Boston-based Executive Chef George Mendes hosts Make-A-Wish fundraising dinner

By Mary Goetz March 5, 2025
George Mendes, executive chef of Amar restaurant in Back Bay, joined his two passions —  cooking and giving back — to host a fundraiser dinner for Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island Feb. 25.
The cast of Stage Troupe’s “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” performing the show. The production ran between Feb. 27 and March 1 in the Student Theater at Agganis Arena. COURTESY OF ANNALISE ILG

Stage Troupe brings tale of friendship and happiness to life in “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”

By Kavitha Koshkarian March 3, 2025
The famous “Peanuts World” was brought to life by Boston University’s Stage Troupe’s exquisite adaptation of the 1967 Broadway musical production “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” which ran from Feb. 27 to March 1 in the Student Theater at Agganis Arena.
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