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Memories in the spotless mind

Cristina Sepe April 9, 2025
When it comes to memories, there’s value that lies even in the most painful ones. Altogether, this emphasizes the real power of human connection in the face of both love and loss. 
Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

If you loved ‘The White Lotus,’ here are five other shows to binge

Ananya Swaroop March 28, 2025
For those who are wondering what to watch next, there are several other gripping shows like “The White Lotus” that share the same theme of sharp wit, layered storytelling and striking visuals. 
Open Newbury in 2019. Newbury Street will be pedestrian only on Sundays from July 2 to Oct. 15. PHOTO COURTESY OF EDWARD ORDE VIA WIKIMEDIA

Newbury Street to be open to pedestrians only on Sundays throughout summer and fall

Matthew Eadie June 2, 2023
Newbury Street — Boston’s premiere outdoor shopping and dining street — will be open to pedestrians only on Sundays from July 2 to October 15, the city announced in early May, among other streets as well.
East to West: Nov. 2, 2021

East to West: Nov. 2, 2021

Veronica Thompson November 2, 2021

Happy Election Day! Today on East to West, we cover Halloween festivities around campus, the kickstart of BU’s poetry reading series, BU StuGov and BIG hosting the Boston mayoral forum and more. Click...

mental health committee co-chairs speak at a boston university student government meeting

StuGov confirms positions for next school year, introduces vaccine resource guide in last meeting of the semester

Anna Vidergar April 27, 2021
Positions across StuGov were confirmed for the next school year along with other resolutions.
student village 2 at 33 harry agganis way

BU officials talk differences in summer housing, remote jobs for third LfA session

Ashley Soebroto April 11, 2021
As the LfA summer approaches, BU officials say there will be reduced in-person jobs with housing.
zinneken's food truck on commonwealth avenue

Boston food trucks take to the streets after a difficult 2020

Daniel Kool April 6, 2021
Thirty vendors participated virtually in the City’s 2021 Food Truck Lottery in March.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: The Boston Marathon continues to unite the city, overcome challenges

Editors March 4, 2021
The marathon demonstrates how Boston traditions continue to persevere and connect us during a time of severe isolation. Perhaps it can also inspire us to fight against the COVID-19 fatigue and keep us Boston Strong through the last stretch of the pandemic.
Planters’ NUTmobile. The NUTmobile visited Boston University last week to recruit student brand ambassadors to drive the vehicle. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Planters’ 26-foot-long NUTmobile visits BU, recruits students

Ashley Soebroto February 10, 2021
Securing that first job out of college can be a tough nut to crack. Planters' 26-foot-long "NUTmobile" visited Boston University last week, seeking BU applicants to drive the nutty vehicle across the country after graduation.
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Looking for a hot take: a Spring preview of FreeP opinion

Abbigale Shi January 21, 2021
Through the columns of our diverse writers, The Daily Free Press’ opinion section will be publishing pieces covering everything from politics and current events (2021 Breakdown, Minority Report) to philosophy (Politics Philosophized) to social movements (Gender Justice, Dear Men).
OP-ED: Discrimination at BU Hillel

OP-ED: Discrimination at BU Hillel

Editors March 28, 2016

Op-Eds do not reflect the editorial opinion of The Daily Free Press. They are solely the opinion of the author. On Jan. 28, 2016, I was kicked out of a Boston University building. I was one of several...

Common Sense Action hosts first Campus Congress, votes on issues

Daily Free Press Admin November 14, 2013

Boston University student group Common Sense Action held its first Campus Congress Wednesday night, where students debated a wide range of policy issues which will be brought to the national CSA conference...

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