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How did three student journalists fall in love with journalism? | Is It OK if I Record?

How did three student journalists fall in love with journalism? | Is It OK if I Record?

By Justin Tang November 1, 2020

This week's episode starts off with a heated debate over sparkling water, potato smoothies and burnt steaks. But how did Justin, Angela and Sarah stumble into the field of journalism? Join us as...

East to West: Oct. 30, 2020

East to West: Oct. 30, 2020

By Justin Tang October 30, 2020

Today on East to West, we cover the suspensions of BU students who planned large gatherings, how BU is encouraging safe Halloween festivities, Salem business shutting down to tourists, and more. FEATURING:...

Horny for Sneakers with Nick Mason

Horny for Sneakers with Nick Mason

By Armand Manoukian October 28, 2020

Nick Mason sits down with the boys to talk sneakers, New York City baybeee and the misgivings of fashion companies doing good business without doing good fashion. He can also do some pretty cool impressions!...

Blaming the Messenger (Episode 5): A Trumpian Conclusion

Blaming the Messenger (Episode 5): A Trumpian Conclusion

By Jackson Machesky October 27, 2020

Join The Daily Free Press as we conclude our discussion on the relationship between the media and the executive branch with the president whose crusade to discredit press coverage has become a staple...

East to West: Oct. 26, 2020

East to West: Oct. 26, 2020

By Justin Tang October 26, 2020

Today on East to West, we cover the formation of lines outside of BU COVID-19 testing sites, the closure of the Kenmore Starbucks location, local restaurants bracing for colder weather during COVID-19,...

Student Journalism and Mental Health feat. The Daily Gamecock's Erin Slowey | Is It OK if I Record?

Student Journalism and Mental Health feat. The Daily Gamecock’s Erin Slowey | Is It OK if I Record?

By Justin Tang October 25, 2020

Is it OK to not be OK? Erin Slowey, editor-in-chief at The Daily Gamecock, joins the podcast from the University of South Carolina as we discuss her editorial board's decision to "go dark" for two...

East to West: Oct. 23, 2020

East to West: Oct. 23, 2020

By Justin Tang October 23, 2020

Today, we cover a student initiative to make classes on election day optional, an uptick in bicycle theft, new public showers in Cambridge for those in need, and more. FEATURING: Justin Tang, Katrina...

Zoom Class with my D*ck Out with Chike Asuzu

Zoom Class with my D*ck Out with Chike Asuzu

By Armand Manoukian October 21, 2020

Charcoal Magazine model & content creator Chike Asuzu chops it up with the boys on everything from sleeping butt ass naked to blacking out while you’re online shopping to bringing back bullying....

Blaming the Messenger (Episode 4): Bush, Obama, and Keeping Policies a Secret

Blaming the Messenger (Episode 4): Bush, Obama, and Keeping Policies a Secret

By Jackson Machesky October 20, 2020

On this episode of Blaming the Messenger, The Daily Free Press discusses two presidents who, ideologically, could not have been more different: George W. Bush and Barack Obama. However, both presidents...

East to West: Oct. 19, 2020

East to West: Oct. 19, 2020

By Justin Tang October 19, 2020

FEATURING: Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney BASED ON DFP...

The Good Old Days and a Newly-Remote Newsroom | Is It OK if I Record?

The Good Old Days and a Newly-Remote Newsroom | Is It OK if I Record?

By Justin Tang October 18, 2020

Justin, Angela and Sarah reminisce on life at the newsroom before COVID-19, while also discussing all the quirks of running a student newsroom 100 percent virtually — from how we trained a whole...

East to West: Oct. 16, 2020

East to West: Oct. 16, 2020

By Justin Tang October 16, 2020

On today’s edition of East to West, we cover the continued impact of COVID-19 on local businesses and restaurants, BU’s new community safety and engagement team, a local group of tenants demanding...

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