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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University

The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Seeking solace out of the city is easier than it seems

By Siena Griffin September 16, 2024
Being a college student in Boston supplies a seemingly endless list of things to do. However, the city, despite all of its perks, can undoubtedly be overstimulating — and I’m frequently struck with the need to escape.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Five classic books for actual beginners

By Chloe Saint Mard September 15, 2024

From the time I started reading seriously, about three years ago, I've been exploring different genres. Interestingly enough, it seems that the lengthy classics are the books I enjoy the most — and I...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Love at first sight, or love at first height?

By Analise Bruno September 15, 2024

Dear Abby: I have a serious question I need an answer to. Be honest, how much does height really matter in a relationship? I mean, I feel like I’m pretty tall for a guy, but there are taller ones out...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

One Flegacy: Patrick Flegel’s impact on underground rock

By Miguel Gonzales September 11, 2024

About two years ago, I was fortunate enough to catch the Canadian post-punk band Preoccupations perform at The Sinclair. Before the concert began, I was busy observing the stage set-up. The stacked amplifiers...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The future is (hyper)feminine: How hyperfeminine fashion styles are changing gender politics

By Erica Schwartz September 10, 2024

Let’s set the scene: A Victoria’s Secret bombshell bra peeks out of a hot pink tracksuit with “Juicy” written in sparkling letters across the rear. Orange fake tan rubs off on a latex pink bodycon...

Lila Baltaxe | senior Graphic Artist

Fall 2024 fashion predictions: Top trends to expect

By Rachel Yu September 10, 2024

Everyone knows that a new season comes with new — and even some old— aesthetics and trends. As fall rolls around, and we begin to pull out our thicker knits and jackets, it’s about time we add some...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

REVIEW: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is a fun lega-sequel full of clever references, but short on originality

By Ruby Voge, Opinion Co-Editor September 9, 2024

Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice. Beetle-...    We all know what happens next. Tim Burton’s iconic 1988 comedy-horror film has been lodged into the film world’s consciousness for decades. Its ingenious...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Buried treasure: Three underrated songs you might’ve missed this ‘brat’ summer

By Nicholas Nebiolo September 9, 2024

In a summer of music dominated by a lime green album cover, tiny black coffees and Drake diss tracks, other great tunes have fallen to the wayside. So, I thought I should give a platform to some of the...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Ripping off the breakup bandaid –– here’s how

By Analise Bruno September 8, 2024

Dear Abby: I have to confess, I’m thinking of breaking up with my boyfriend. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great guy and I still love him, but we’ve been fighting a lot recently, and it’s draining...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Reviving the romance of handwritten letters

By Chloe Saint Mard September 3, 2024

All throughout my freshman year of college, my mother regularly sent me handwritten letters.  The excitement of receiving mail, discovering the thoughtfully chosen postcard and reading the latest news...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Can we ever really be friends with our exes?

By Analise Bruno September 3, 2024

Dear Abby: My ex and I just split and in her last text to me she asked if we could still be friends. I’m still really hurt, but I really do love and miss her — but how can I settle for just being a...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): A beginner’s guide to campus crushing

By Analise Bruno June 2, 2024
Dear Abby: I’m coming to college and am looking for love! Okay, I also want to get an education, but I am interested in diving into the dating pool. I just don’t want to drown. Do you have any tips on how to stay afloat?
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