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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

After the Whistle: What to make of the remaining teams in the Champions League

Ryan Abazari March 20, 2025
The quarter finals of the Champions League is officially set, with eight teams vying for Europe's most glorious prize. While a favorite isn’t clear yet, the underdogs definitely are. Let's rank the remaining contenders.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Cutting costs by cutting jobs will not save the gaming industry | Full Inventory

Chloe Cramutola February 20, 2025
The gaming industry has been blown to pixelated bits. It’s not because of its games. It’s not the expensive, downloadable content or DEI controversies. It’s how the industry is treating its workers — the very talents who make the games we know and love.
Liza Berdykulova | Graphic Artist

A guide to romantic movies for every relationship status this Valentine’s Day

Lea Tran February 13, 2025
I hope this list was able to give you some inspiration on what to watch this Valentine’s Day. I know not everyone is on the same page when it comes to love, but no matter how or what you’re celebrating, everyone deserves to end the night with a good movie.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Full-Time Focus: What is going on in Madrid?

Adriana Leyba November 19, 2024
Coming into the 2024-25 season, all soccer fans seemed to agree on one thing: Real Madrid’s squad is scary. Madridistas were enthusiastic, while other fans feared facing them.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Full-Time Focus: The matchups to watch at the start of the Champions League

Adriana Leyba September 18, 2024
The new Champions League format means more teams, more games and more exciting matchups — and it all starts today. So, what matches should fans pay close attention to?
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Full-Time Focus: Barcelona DNA in Paris

Adriana Leyba April 9, 2024
Last time Barcelona claimed the Champions League title, Luis Enrique managed the team from the sidelines with Xavi Hernandez as his captain. Today, almost ten years later, the situation looks different.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Full-Time Focus: The last dance — possibly

Adriana Leyba March 26, 2024
The Champions League quarter final stage is when the intensity ramps up. With a big part of the season behind us, every team that is still in the competition poses a real threat.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Full-Time Focus: The center-stage of mediocrity

Adriana Leyba February 29, 2024
The stakes are always high when it comes to the Champions League. But for some clubs, it means more than for others.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Spanish drama and Napoli’s success

Benjamin Lee March 14, 2023
Columnist Benjamin Lee breaks down José María Enríquez Negreira's scandal and Napoli's recent success.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Football vs. Soccer, the sport’s development in America amidst Messi rumors

Benjamin Lee November 1, 2022
In this week's edition of The Mezzala, Benjamin Lee discusses the rumors of Messi going to Inter Miami and why the quality of American soccer is so far behind its European counterpart.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Awards and their results

Benjamin Lee October 25, 2022
In this week's edition of The Mezzala, Benjamin Lee covers France Football's annual awards and their validity, including the Ballon d'Or, Yashin Trophy and more.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Liverpool’s turnaround and Barcelona’s need for re-evaluation

Benjamin Lee October 19, 2022
In this week's edition of The Mezzala, Benjamin Lee covers a much-needed rebound win for Liverpool, as well as a decisive victory for Real Madrid in El Clàsico.
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