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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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Fish tales

By Katherine Wright March 31, 2021
Generally speaking, I have not had the best luck with pet fish.
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Living alone diaries

By Maya Frankel March 30, 2021
After self-reflecting on my first month living alone, I plan to become the best version of myself.
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How to hold yourself accountable

By Veronica Thompson March 30, 2021
Once we’re able to admit our mistakes, we can learn from them and mature as members of society.
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The power of soup — with a recipe!

By Thalia Lauzon March 29, 2021
Cooking soup helps me destress and not think about all the work I have to do. Here’s my recipe.
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How on earth am I an adult?

By Michelle Tian March 29, 2021
Most of what school taught me will get me nowhere in the real world. Here are life skills I wish I learned in school.
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April Horoscopes (warning: they’re not legit)

By Sophia Yakumithis March 26, 2021
Vaccines, Taco Tuesday and NASA galore! Find out which unexpected fortune awaits you in April.
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How, why to certify your pet as an ESA

By Julia Furmanek March 25, 2021
If the pandemic has you down, I recommend adopting an emotional support animal.
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On high school musical theater compilation videos

By Emma Simonoff March 24, 2021
As a former theater kid, it’s cathartic to watch musical theater fail compilation videos.
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Stuck in an early 2000s time warp

By Katherine Wright March 24, 2021
I seem to still be trapped in an early 2000s time warp.
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Discovering your heritage through DNA testing

By Khadijah Khogeer March 24, 2021
With our world becoming more diverse, taking an ancestry test can help you discover your heritage.
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Do reality shows expose the reality of a pandemic? Not at all.

By Grace Donahue March 22, 2021
It feels impossible to enjoy reality TV without the anxiety of people disregarding safety measures.
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I’m a hopeless romantic

By Maya Frankel March 22, 2021
I feel like my vision of romance is greatly disconnected from reality.
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