Letter from the Editor: some final words

By Chloe Patel • December 8, 2023

The Fall 2023 semester was nothing short of eventful. The semester that has already slipped away into a moment in time, was a few months jam-packed with — simply put — history.   Firstly though,...

Ibram X. Kendi responds after completion of financial audit

By Adithya Iyer • November 9, 2023

Ibram X. Kendi responds to allegations mismanaging the Center for Antiracist Research's funds, after a financial audit conducted in partnership with the University found "no issues" with the CAR's finances.

First annual BlackBox Film Festival spotlights Boston’s Black student filmmakers

By Milena Fernsler • October 2, 2023

Lynn Asare-Bediako joined forces with her friend Lydia Evans, to form BlackBox, a Black student film club that hosted its first annual film festival on Sept. 22.

A big ‘thumbs down’ to ‘liking’ messages | Bubble Burst

By Lydia Evans • September 15, 2023

Apple's Tapback feature has added a new convenience to texting that further promotes a lazy and detached method of communication.

Bubble Burst: Social media isn’t essential, even in your freshman year

By Lydia Evans • June 2, 2023

While social media network are often used to help students integrate into college life, they aren't always necessary for freshman.

Letter from the Editor: A final word

By Lydia Evans • April 28, 2023

Keeping the DFP machine fed is no easy task. Luckily the 18 amazing, dedicated, genius editors that make up our editorial board have not only sustained the paper but helped it to flourish.

BUTV10 transitions with new faculty advisors after Christopher Cavalieri’s departure

By Daily Free Press Staff • February 5, 2023

Adam Boyajy and Tina McDuffie completed their first semester as the new faculty advisors for BUTV10, following Christopher Cavalleri’s departure due to allegations.

Bubble Burst: Representing girlhood

By Lydia Evans • March 24, 2022

It’s not odd to experience a first crush or to grow frustrated at the strange stage between child and adulthood, but because the media lacks such depictions, girlhood is seen as abnormal. 

Bubble Burst: The coming-of-age-story, a tale as old as time

By Lydia Evans • February 2, 2022

The problem of the current media is that it overlooks the core of the coming-of-age story. Creators prioritize superficial means of connection versus timeless, emotional ones.

Bubble Burst: Queerbaiting versus privacy

By Lydia Evans • November 9, 2021

Accusations of queerbaiting thrown at celebrities like Harry Styles and Billie Eilish bring to light questions of celebrities' right to privacy, while also highlighting how queer aesthetics can be exploited.

Bubble Burst: The TV show ‘You’ needs to leave the new Black girl alone

By Lydia Evans • October 28, 2021

It’s time we collectively stop perpetuating the idea that Black women are superheroes.