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Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

If you like this, try that: movie edition

Lea Tran February 25, 2025
Have you ever watched a movie that was so good that you wondered if any other film was going to encapsulate that same energy? I mean, that’s why we rewatch movies — to relive the magic. However, just think of all the movies that you will probably love but are missing out on.
A person writes a note to leave at the Liam Payne memorial in Boston Common. The memorial, which is located at a tree between Brewer Fountain and Tadpole Playground, was created after singer and former One Direction member Liam Payne’s death was announced. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Fans pay tribute to One Direction’s Liam Payne in Boston Common memorial following singer’s death

Lauren Albano October 21, 2024
Fans paid tribute to British singer Liam Payne this weekend by creating a memorial in the Boston Common following the former One Direction member’s sudden death.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Who’s winning the Ball?

Rachel Zhong September 13, 2023
French Football magazine just revealed the 30 nominations for the Ballon d'Or, headlined by Lionel Messi, Rodri, and a Cristiano Ronaldo snub.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: A turbulent transfer window

Benjamin Lee February 1, 2023
After strong performances in the World Cup, some players gained the attention of club teams looking to improve their roster. However, some clubs made moves fueled by desperation rather than logic.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: The World Cup and its new iconic moments

Benjamin Lee December 9, 2022
In a special edition of The Mezzala, columnist Benjamin Lee recaps every group in the World Cup, how we got to the knockout stage and the morality of the "Qatar World Cup."
BU women's field hockey

Field hockey defeats Colgate 3-2, remains undefeated in conference play

Boyuan Zhang October 11, 2022
After scoring three goals in the first quarter, the BU field hockey team defeated Colgate University 3-2 on Saturday to remain undefeated in Patriot League competition.
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Hispanic Heritage Month music recs: rock y hip-hop en Español

Emma Sánchez October 13, 2021
These artists are my go-to’s when I’m letting out my inner “rockera.”
boston university college democrats spring panel

BU College Democrats hold annual Spring panel, discuss activism

Vanessa Bartlett April 16, 2021
Faculty and activists discussed the experiences and challenges faced when organizing for change.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Modern Toolbox: Bitcoin is using as much energy as Norway, but it doesn’t matter

Jaeyoung Choi March 24, 2021
Crypto mainly uses renewable energy, so there’s no reason to argue against this revolutionary tech.
La Gente, a virtual networking group created by Depaul University professor Regina Garcia, aims to feature and connect Latinx tech and production workers. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Latinx theater collective calls to be seen

Jonas Hayes October 13, 2020
As more theaters and playwrights across the country have begun to acknowledge racism in the arts, one Facebook group wants to be part of the solution.
Worldview: The perils of austerity in Argentina

Worldview: The perils of austerity in Argentina

David Damiano October 29, 2018

Once again, Argentina finds itself in the midst of an economic crisis, and in order to counteract it, the incumbent right-center government has decided to follow the same path of its predecessors: austerity...

David Monks, Lead singer and bassist of the band Tokyo Police Club, performs during their set at House of Blues on April 26. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Tokyo Police Club starts stiff, finishes with energy

Maria Jimenez Moya April 29, 2018

On Thursday night, Boston’s House of Blues was packed. Hundreds of expectant concertgoers eagerly waited for the performance to start. Suddenly, the lights dimmed, conversation stopped and Canadian...

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