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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

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Why do we say “um?”

By Veronica Thompson April 13, 2021
Whenever I hear a classmate speak on Zoom, I cannot help but notice how often they say “um.”
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Manifest it

By Maya Frankel April 13, 2021
Go get your journal, yoga or music and start turning your dreams and goals into reality.
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C(ooking)logs: Vanilla cake with whipped cream and berries

By Melina Nguyen April 11, 2021
I tried to bake a vanilla cake over winter break, but things soon took a turn for the worse.
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REVIEW: Taylor Swift’s re-recorded ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ breathes new life to teen anthems

By Lily Kepner April 11, 2021
Taylor Swift lends new meaning to her teenage anthem in the re-recordings, adding passion and power.
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A guide to sunscreens

By Khadijah Khogeer April 7, 2021
Sunnier spring weather is no excuse to forget protecting your skin against the sun’s harmful rays.
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Just call me the Easter Bunny

By Katherine Wright April 7, 2021
This weekend, I was let in on the secret, ancient art of delivering candy eggs to children.
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Why is the United States so weird?

By Veronica Thompson April 6, 2021
My international roommate caused me to revisit my disillusionment with life in the United States.
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Is being a Libra a personality trait?

By Maya Frankel April 6, 2021
Everyone I get to know fits their Zodiac sign. That’s what makes astrology so interesting.
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A guide to surviving 8 a.m. classes

By Michelle Tian April 5, 2021
I thought I’d share a few tips that make getting through morning classes slightly easier.
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REVIEW: Demi Lovato’s ‘Dancing With The Devil…The Art of Starting Over’ tackles vulnerability, redemption

By Divya Sood April 4, 2021
Demi Lovato's newest album is deeply personal, striking a rare level of openness in the industry.
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TV characters who disappeared from their shows

By Emma Simonoff April 2, 2021
Without a teary goodbye, these neglected characters just dropped off the face of the Earth.
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My thoughts on road trips

By Khadijah Khogeer April 2, 2021
My first road trip to Cape Cod illuminated why road trips are an adventurous experience.
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