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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lily Baltaxe | Staff Graphic Artist

Six low-cost, high-impact Valentine’s Day gifts

By Truman Dickerson, City Co-Editor February 13, 2023
Like any other holiday, you'll spend money and act happy about it. Here are six low-cost, high-impact gifts to get your significant other this Valentine's Day.
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First date tips from someone who has been on one date

By Michelle Grullon February 10, 2023
Did we ever go on a second date? No, but I still had a pleasant first dating experience and will happily share some things I learned.
Jacklyn Tsung | Senior Graphic Artist

Winter music profiles: Which winterer are you?

By Siena Gordillo February 9, 2023
Given that my most beloved music picks are scattered across an ever-changing board, my listening habits follow a similar pattern. I go with what a moment is telling me, and the wintertime tends to oscillate the moment drastically.
Lila Baltaxe | Graphic Artist

My dining hall hacks and favorites

By Simone Kramer February 9, 2023
I have found reasons to be excited about dining hall trips. During my first semester, I discovered my favorite meals and hacks you may not know about already. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Six products to save your skin this winter

By Kate Ruddy February 8, 2023
The most important thing to remember about winter skincare is the three main categories: hydrate, heal and protect.
Brett Abrams | Graphic Artist

Childhood novels: The closest thing to a time capsule

By Andrew DiBiasio, Managing Co-Editor February 8, 2023
The weekend revealed a new pastime — revisiting my favorite childhood young adult novel series. Sitting in my dorm room all Friday and Saturday, I perused through a collection that reminded me of visiting the Scholastic Book Fair at my elementary school.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

10 things that remind me of falling in love

By Michelle Tian February 7, 2023
I've been in love before. So have you. Whether with a person, an activity, a TV show or yourself, I know you've been in love before. 
“Ice Cream Man.” by RAYE from their newest album “My 21st Century Blues.”

Filled with pain and power, RAYE triumphs with her debut album ‘My 21st Century Blues’

By Kritika Iyer February 6, 2023
In an explanatory video on Spotify that accompanies the album, RAYE explains that the album touches on several vulnerable topics that leave her feeling blue.
Connie Dai | Senior Graphic Artist

Coffee shops in 2023: The rise of the lean, mean, caffeine machine

By Andrew DiBiasio, Managing Co-Editor February 3, 2023
I look back on how the coffee shop business has evolved and find one shocking result: business is booming more effectively than ever. But why? Gen-Z — we are to blame, and there are three simple reasons.

‘Infinity Pool’ and drowning in art about the wealthy

By Josh Rosenthal February 3, 2023
If the recent season of “The White Lotus” was discomforting, then “Infinity Pool” feels like a transmission straight from a nightmare. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Tips on how to get an internship

By Katrina Liu February 3, 2023
As someone who has had an internship in a cancer genomics company and is currently interning with NBC, I’ve found some tricks in the process that were useful to me, and I hope they can help out someone else as well. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Find a job you love, but keep your hobbies

By Michelle Grullon February 2, 2023
Having your hobby and career align is not a bad thing. It can be great to line up your passion with your job to make it a more enjoyable experience — but some risks tend to follow that. 
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