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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

We’re going international, kind of | Con-Current Events

By Frank Yang November 21, 2024
Not only do echoes of America reverberate throughout the world, as heard in places like in Argentina and Canada, but trade wars and tensions are directly affecting citizens as their governments choose to participate in lose-lose fights.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Sexualization and defeminization in video games worsens society’s misunderstanding of women | Full Inventory

By Chloe Cramutola, Investigative Editor November 20, 2024
Stripping a woman of her sexiness does not make her more human. If game developers want women to pick up the joystick and actually talk about their games, developers need to drop the politically correct act that cancel culture has snuck into the media.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Trump’s reelection calls for a new era of feminism | The Perfectly Imperfect Human Condition

By Lillian Chapman November 14, 2024
Women are acknowledging that there is no future population without themselves. Should they choose not to reproduce or partake in heterosexual relations, that future could be a mere reality.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Relevant implications of the reverent repost | Stop Scrolling

By Madison Forrest November 14, 2024
Before advocating for governmental change based on religious beliefs, people need to think beyond themselves and understand their privilege. This statement has less to do with my political stance or even faith and more with my belief that religion should not be involved in politics whatsoever.
Liza Berdykulova | Graphic Artist

Chic or cheap? The rise of political fashion statements | Geek Chic

By Anjola Odukoya November 13, 2024
Considering these social implications, wearing the MAGA logo goes further than endorsing Trump — it represents a full-fledged identity and a willingness to stand by a set of controversial ideals, like his comments about Haitian immigrants and his plan to leave the Paris Agreement. In this way, MAGA merch has evolved into a form of resistance for some — a visible statement of allegiance to Trump, regardless of the backlash it might invite. 
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Feminist cinema: Representation vs. relatability | Still Rolling

By Ada Sussman, Opinion Co-Editor November 12, 2024
This is not to understate the value of representation or the importance of advocating for more minority filmmakers. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. If relatability politics take precedent in the industry’s current state of homogeneity, the limited diversity that we are already privy to will become almost obsolete. In order to counter this, we need to advocate for the elevation of more voices in Hollywood while simultaneously discouraging the superficiality of representation at face-value.  
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Blue zones and the curse of biased data | Data Driven

By Sarah Datta November 10, 2024
I’ve always found myself somewhat skeptical of the blue zones. As interesting as it is to take lessons away from groups of people who are living a longer, happier life, the jump between their lifestyles and the lifestyles of the everyday American is pretty insurmountable. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Media polarization is a threat to democracy

By Editors November 7, 2024
The rise of “fake news” is nothing new — it’s been increasing since Trump’s first campaign in 2016. Repetition of the phrase has numbed and confused audiences to its meaning and caused Americans to distrust the media overall. Undecided voters no longer know what outlets to consult for complete, true information about candidates, and this uncertainty affects voter turnout.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

A eulogy for the Republican party | Con-Current Events

By Frank Yang November 7, 2024
Some of my fellow Americans actively want my minority friends out of the country, my girl friends dead, my queer friends converted, my education stunted. I used to hold Republican voters to a higher standard, but evidently, I can’t anymore. 
Gianna Horcher | Graphic Artist

Consumerism’s ‘final boss’: Diminishing self-worth | The Loop

By Daria Romaniuk November 6, 2024

I was scrolling through TikTok the other night, and almost automatically, I came across an advertisement for a random product. After seeing that ad, I decided to count the number of advertisements I encountered...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Can big corporations cash in on the gaming industry? | Full Inventory

By Chloe Cramutola, Investigative Editor October 30, 2024
A company like Netflix or Amazon could surely succeed in their video gaming endeavors, but it doesn’t look like they will anytime soon. In my eyes, if big corporations want access to the gaming world, they’re going to have to care.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Why social media hated the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

By Hillary Hao October 30, 2024
Despite featuring barrier-breaking transgender and plus-sized models, these progressive elements were overshadowed by poor production choices and a noticeable lack of grandeur that once defined the show.
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