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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Walk, don’t run

Sophia Keohane October 24, 2024
You will not catch me running down Commonwealth Avenue — not for a bus, not for a train, not even for class. I’d much rather stroll in late than be caught dashing around campus. Running and scooters are the two things I vow to never use to get to class. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): A beginner’s guide to campus crushing

Analise Bruno June 2, 2024
Dear Abby: I’m coming to college and am looking for love! Okay, I also want to get an education, but I am interested in diving into the dating pool. I just don’t want to drown. Do you have any tips on how to stay afloat?
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Exhausted and drained — But so, so grateful

Michelle Tian May 3, 2022
Future me, I hope you’re proud. Because I sure am.
Chloe Hannum / DFP Staff

A guide to spring fever

Thalia Lauzon April 26, 2022
I’ve now made it a goal to actually go out with my roommates and enjoy the revival of spring.
Chloe Hannum / DFP Staff

Calling all banana lovers! Here are five easy banana desserts for dorm living

Audrey Tumbarello April 11, 2022
If you love dining hall bananas, and are tired of eating them straight out of the peel — this article is for you.
Jacklyn Tsung / DFP Staff

The master tier list of my typical school day

Melina Nguyen April 5, 2022
Here is my compiled list of activities I do in the order I look forward to completing them.
Jacklyn Tsung / DFP Staff

To be or not to be: Acting as a techie

Melina Nguyen February 28, 2022
My experience on my first time acting in a play.
Sophia Flissler / DFP Staff

The music that shapes Boston University

Frances Beedon February 27, 2022
I went around campus and asked students, "What song are you listening to?"
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Finding a home away from home

Sam Thomas February 25, 2022
BU went from a place of confusion to a place I look forward to returning to after breaks.
Connie Dai / DFP Staff

Keeping your calendar free

Samantha Elizondo February 18, 2022
You deserve to be free. After all, isn’t that part of the whole college experience?
Sophia Flissler / DFP Staff

To sleep or not to sleep

Lynn Chu February 10, 2022
My sleeping habits have not changed since I got to college and with it, comes a strange feeling of guilt.
Positives of COVID-19

Positively positive

Frances Beedon February 7, 2022
Although we didn’t get the typical freshman year experience, I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
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