Skip to Main Content
The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University

The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Boston University students and graduates often struggle to afford housing in Greater Boston due to rising rent costs. PHOTO BY KATIE GODERE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU graduates face inhospitable housing market in Boston

By Carina Imbornone October 18, 2017

Young professionals who spent four years of their lives in America's college town may find it increasingly hard to live in Boston post-graduation. Rising rent costs throughout the city of Boston, when...

BAMS Fest presents panel discussion "Souls of Women: Womanism, Arts, Music and Social Change" Saturday night featuring a performance from Jha D Williams. PHOTO COURTESY MAYA RAFIE

Artists gather to discuss womanism

By Jordan Saliby October 18, 2017

As Solange Knowles communicated through the title of her last album, women of color in the arts and entertainment industry have been struggling to find their “seat at the table,” — their fighting...

Museum of Fine Arts Boston kicks off MFA Late Nites Oct. 13 featuring live DJs, a food competition and activities until 2 a.m. PHOTO BY HALEY ABRAM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MFA Late Nites event offers diverse attractions, sneak peek at upcoming exhibit

By Diandra Ross October 18, 2017

The Museum of Fine Arts hosted their inaugural MFA Late Nites last Friday to unite MFA visitors on the subjects of art, culture and community. The MFA showcased performances and other contemporary...

The Cambridge Women’s Center hosts the Boston Nonbinary discussion group on Oct. 15. PHOTO BY EMILIE LIU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Cambridge’s Women’s Center explores gender pronouns outside him, her

By Mae Tonge October 18, 2017

In the nonbinary community, it’s not uncommon to get thrown out of a restroom because of your gender identity. This was one story that surfaced at The Women’s Center, a Cambridge gender equality...

Girls Who Code BU teach interested students basic coding at their "Introduction to Web Development" Sunday afternoon. PHOTO BY JENNA MANTO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Girls Who Code teaches web development, encourage women participation in field

By Emma Goddard October 18, 2017

From programming scientific software to redoing a portfolio website, coding has become one of the most in-demand skills in many industries. Girls Who Code BU hosted their first “Introduction to Web...

Boston University Questrom School of Business hosts "Out at Work" Oct. 12, which is about being LGBTQ in the workforce. PHOTO BY YVETTE LOPEZ/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Out at Work’ discusses challenges of being openly LGBT in business

By Diana Leane October 18, 2017

Just out of college, David McFarlane, now a partner at Converge Venture Partners, entered the job search and received a promising offer. But after McFarlane disclosed his sexuality to his potential...

Yongyi Wu is the founder of Scarlett’s Choice, a Boston-based website selling jewelry from independent designers across the world. PHOTO COURTESY SUMAN LAL

TERRIERS INBIZ: Yongyi Wu launches jewelry boutique

By Paola Poventud October 18, 2017

Inspired by American culture when she first came to the United States, Yongyi Wu has combined her love for art and fashion to start an online jewelry business tailored to college students. If you want...

The Museum of Fine Arts hosts The City Talks: "Art and Medicine" at the Edward H. Linde Gallery Oct. 11. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Art collides with health care in MFA discussion

By Jill McKeon October 18, 2017

It’s not everyday that museum educators and doctors collaborate, but last week they came together to promote health and wellbeing at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. The MFA was crowded with visitors...

Boston University alum Nani Sahra Walker directs and produces “Other Nature,” a documentary about third-gender activists in Nepal. PHOTO COURTESY NANI SAHRA WALKER

INTERVIEW: Nani Sahra Walker draws upon human connection for media storytelling

By Sarah Cristine Burrola October 15, 2017

For Nani Sahra Walker, every good project starts with one thing: passion. Considering how many different projects she has dedicated herself to, it’s a necessary component to getting everything...

Kohi Coffee opens in Brighton Oct. 12. PHOTO BY YVETTE LOPEZ/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Kohi Coffee offers affordable, tasty alternative to major coffee chains

By Kalina Newman October 15, 2017

Known most notably as the space for the Boston Bruins practice facility and the New Balance headquarters, Boston Landing is an expanding hub of businesses located about two miles from Boston University’s...

Chadwick Boseman and Sterling K. Wilson star in "Marshall." PHOTO COURTESY BARRY WETCHER/ OPEN ROAD FILMS

REVIEW: ‘Marshall’ relays gripping, necessary plotline

By Yuna Komiyama October 13, 2017

Most biographical dramas are dry, fact-driven and stereotypical. To many in the audience, it is just a repetition of historical textbook chapters translated onto the screen. Another catch: these...

Boston-based rock band Long Time releases new album “Never Alone” Friday. PHOTO COURTESY REID HAITHCOCK

INTERVIEW: Boston-based band Long Time discusses first full-length album

By Rachel Silberman October 13, 2017

Boston is a city known for its pride and exuberance over its beloved sports teams. Bostonians are famous for bringing a passionate energy to the Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins and Celtics games. But according...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Features