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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Heartwarming book recommendations for Valentine’s Day

Obioma Eke February 9, 2024
There is no shortage of romance novels in bookstores, but finding the right one can prove difficult — especially when you have specific taste. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or a heartbreaker, let me offer some romance novel recommendations to warm your heart during this chilly Valentine’s Day season.
Brett Abrams | Senior Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: Borgston University might have an alcohol problem

Editors April 18, 2023
While some ran laps, students at Boston University and surrounding schools celebrated, not with applause and cheers, but with bottles and booze. April 17 marks another holiday known by most as “MarMon”— an abbreviation for “marathon Monday,” though it mainly describes an all-day drinking fest.
East to West: Nov. 30, 2020

East to West: Nov. 30, 2020

Justin Tang November 30, 2020

Today on East to West, we cover the Kilachand Honors College’s fight for student representation, a black out on Upper Bay State Road, issues with BU’s classroom moderator program, and more. FEATURING:...

The Dropkick Murphys perform at Agganis Arena Saturday afternoon and Brighton in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. PHOTO COURTESY DROPKICK MURPHYS

REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys bring energy, life to St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Zachary McPheeters March 23, 2017

Every St. Patrick’s Day, the city of Boston comes alive. One of the most anticipated events for Bostonians is the week-long run of shows that the Dropkick Murphys perform throughout the city. Anyone...

Boston University students Gloria Ihenetu, CGS ’19, and Ashley Guillaume, CAS ’17, participate in a “Black Out” protest in Marsh Plaza Friday to show support of the students of color at the University of Missouri. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students unite against racial inequality, support “Mizzou”

Sadiah Thompson November 19, 2015

Boston University students have expressed support and concern for racial issues through social media and demonstrations following recent events at the University of Missouri, bringing to question how...

Students come together, rally in support of black Mizzou students

Students come together, rally in support of black Mizzou students

Samantha J. Gross November 16, 2015

[mediagrid cat="25093"] Hundreds of Boston University students assembled Friday in unity with students at the University of Missouri, where outbursts of racial tension and violent threats have amassed...

EDIT: On Rob Ford

Daily Free Press Admin November 6, 2013

When public figures are elected to office, they should expect most, if not all, of their private life to become broadcasted news. In a flurry of explanations and apologies, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admitted...

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