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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Iris Ren | Graphic Artist

What was I made for? Resilience of womanhood in film

By Isabella Laikin November 13, 2024
Female filmmakers have emerged — illuminating the diverse, resilient and unapologetically complex experience of being a woman. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Songs for situationships and what-ifs | Liv Listens

By Olivia Stapleton November 12, 2024
As an impatient overthinker, I’m not capable of anything remotely casual in a relationship. I don’t want to jinx my current relationship, but at the very least, I hope I never have to go through another “talking stage” again. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Knowledge journaling: Reframing educational TikTok trends one page at a time

By Chloe Saint Mard November 11, 2024
When I first started my knowledge journal, I focused on gaining deeper insight about subjects I already loved and felt passionate about.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (Or Analise): PDA: When to show the love and when to keep it behind closed doors

By Analise Bruno November 11, 2024
Dear Abby, I saw two people making out in the hallways of CAS the other day and I’m beside myself! It was just a crazy sight. I need to know, how much PDA do you think is too much and what’s really acceptable?
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

My election frustration playlist | Liv Listens

By Olivia Stapleton November 6, 2024
This week, I’m angry at everyone and everything.
Melissa Park | Graphic Artist

Farmer’s Horse Coffee: An eclectic cafe

By Joel Lau November 6, 2024
What distinguishes Farmer’s Horse is its exceptional coffee.
Iris Ren | Graphic Artist

Boston in music represents a place of personal reflection

By Mandy Donahoe November 5, 2024
The city of Boston sparks creative inspiration. From Transcendentalist poetry to “Good Will Hunting,” the city of Boston has moved artists and creators for decades.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

REVIEW: ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ painted my ears technicolor

By Sophie Shatzky November 5, 2024
Due to the success of  “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST,” Tyler’s highly anticipated eighth studio album has been subject to many expectations.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

REVIEW: ‘The Apprentice’ explores Trump’s origins, but Cohn steals the show

By Rachel Bernstein November 4, 2024
“The Apprentice” isn’t the Donald Trump story you’re expecting. Rather than a behind-the-scenes look into Trump’s 15-season reality show of the same name, the film follows the story of how attorney Roy Cohn shaped Trump into the figure we know today. 
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

REVIEW: Breaking the Cinderella illusion in ‘Anora’

By Isabella Laikin November 4, 2024
Ani’s blend of street-smart grit, humor and vulnerability captivates from the outset of the film. Ani is not a one-dimensional figure — she’s complex, flawed and deeply human, challenging stereotypes attached to sex work.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Your guide to navigating campus on crutches

By Samantha Marshall November 4, 2024
After three weeks on crutches due to a sports injury that ended in hip surgery, I suddenly found myself facing everyday challenges that made the walkable city of Boston, unwalkable. I wanted to share some advice for anyone else who finds themselves on crutches in the middle of the semester. 
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Opposites attract, until they talk politics — do party lines matter in relationships?

By Analise Bruno November 3, 2024
Dear Abby: Election Day is coming up, and I’m kind of annoyed at my boyfriend. He’s voting against my political party. I told him that this makes me upset given some of the opposing candidate’s policies, but he won’t listen. I know I should probably agree to disagree, but that doesn’t sit right with me. Do you think we’ll ever be able to get past this? 
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