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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Anjola Odukoya’s father Folafumi Odukoya and mother Abena Odukoya on a beach in Miami in the early 2000s. Her Ghanaian mother draped a detailed sarong around her waist, and her father somehow managed the Miami heat in his button-up. COURTESY OF FARIDAH IBRAHIM

Americans simply aren’t doing it like Nigerians | Geek Chic

By Anjola Odukoya April 23, 2025
But let’s just say it — Americans love to be comfortable. So much so that in the 1980s, tech professionals in Silicon Valley drove the final nail into the coffin of formality in a rebellion against traditional work attire, leading to the emergence of business casual style.
Jodi Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

REVIEW: ‘Hello Beautiful’ | Required Reading

By Hazel Nystrom April 7, 2025
 If you have sisters like I do, this book will absolutely make you cry. If you don’t have sisters, you’ll probably still cry, too.“Hello Beautiful” is emotional, and your heart will break alongside the Padavano sisters. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

John Mulaney’s live talk show is not for ‘everybody,’ but it is worth a watch

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief April 6, 2025
There are plenty of things that need ironing out, but I’m still open to seeing what else Mulaney has in store. But hopefully, if I decide to call in again, it won’t be a waste of the whole world’s time.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

‘A Modern Farewell’ had me cry-laughing all over again

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor March 31, 2025
The documentary reminds us that this show was not just about comedy. It was about relationships, the memories and the beautifully chaotic love that makes a family feel real. 
Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (Or Analise): No more silver springs — how to let go and move on from your ex

By Analise Bruno March 30, 2025
Enter the half-joke, half-serious concept of “silver springing” someone. It’s the idea that you and all the love you bring with you are unforgettable — like a ghost that will eternally haunt them.
Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

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

By 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. 
Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

Why I want to be a filmmaker, even when it feels impossible

By Isabella Laikin March 27, 2025
My pursuit of filmmaking isn't about accolades or recognition — it’s about the opportunity to tell stories that resonate deeply, challenge perceptions and contribute to a broader cultural conversation.
Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

An exploration of performance and representation by the ‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show’

By Julia Williams March 25, 2025
In its best moments, watching the show is  like talking with a stranger who’s surprisingly honest and forthcoming. The show’s refreshing projected skepticism and detachment from imposing convictions of honesty on its audiences are its best attributes and serve for a trust that is a rarity in today’s media. 
Melissa Park | Graphic Artist

There’s no place like home

By Keira Footer February 26, 2025
I’m worried that something similar might happen when I return from college. Instead of feeling comfortable and relieved, I’ll feel unfamiliar and awkward, like I’m staying at a friend’s house for a week before I return to Boston. I’ve often heard sayings such as “home is where the heart is,” but how am I supposed to call this new place “home” without the proper time to love it? 
Liza Berdykulova | Graphic Artist

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

By 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.
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Parental approval | Doctor’s Orders

By Luc Ljoka October 27, 2024
Dear Doctors, I’m dating someone from another culture, and I’m not sure my parents will approve. But they want to meet him over the holiday. What should I do? Sincerely, Perplexed
Ananya Sharda | Graphic Artist

No more strangers | Things I’ve Learned From Strangers

By Lili Culhane April 25, 2024
On May 31, I will leave Boston — the city that I have loved forever. The city that has given me my funny group of funny friends and my rat companions and the only city I have ever really known. You can imagine how scary it might be to leave a place that you’ve lived in forever. So, for now, that is why I am pleading “no more strangers.” I just can’t take them anymore. I just want people that I know. I just want to be with my dad, walking through the yard on the Cape to the Front House for dinner.
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