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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Finding clarity within yourself amidst the chaos

Nino Machavariani March 24, 2025
However, I’ve grown to lean on my ability to sit down and do the work, and that’s the key — to make life feel a little easier, you have to build trust with yourself through habits, hobbies and moments that make you feel safe and loved.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Workaholism isn’t sustainable, especially at BU | The Perfectly Imperfect Human Condition

Lillian Chapman October 30, 2024
Part of what drew me to BU in the first place was its prestige and the ability to set its students up for success. I’ve had the privilege of being part of amazing organizations and taking classes with renowned professors. Indeed, the environment I’m in helped me find direction in what I want to do in life. But I also think it’s crushed me within the confines of career obsession.
East to West: Nov. 21, 2022

East to West: Nov. 21, 2022

Ellen Maloney November 21, 2022

Almost Thanksgiving break! Today on East to West we cover Commonwealth Avenue Starbucks strike, nightcap scrunchies in GSU vending machine, and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East to...

A student campaigning for Maura Healey during Boston University’s SPLASH in September. Students at BU and across the country are getting involved in ​​midterm election campaigns. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF

BU students work for midterm election campaigns across the country

James Buckser November 9, 2022
Students participate in campaigns from Boston to Michigan to New York
Members of the Boston University College Democrats holding up signs encouraging people to vote yes on Question 1. Various student organizations at BU are encouraging students to vote in the upcoming midterm election. COURTESY OF BU COLLEGE DEMOCRATS VIA INSTAGRAM

Political clubs prepare for midterm elections

Sydney Topf November 9, 2022
Political clubs across BU encourage student involvement in the 2022 midterm elections.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist

What’s spookier: a haunted house or a midterm?

Kritika Iyer October 31, 2022
Which is worse: your midterm or that haunted house your best friend is making you go to?
Yvonne Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

Resurrecting Feminism | Divine Politik

Caroline McCord October 19, 2022
Women and girls need to fight for each other now
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Minority Report: Don’t believe the pundits, Biden’s first year has been a success

Lincoln Son Currie January 25, 2022
Biden has left America better off than he found it one year ago. Millions of Americans are back to work and millions more are vaccinated against COVID-19. One of our endless wars drew to an end as our president brought our soldiers home and invested in the infrastructure necessary for all Americans to thrive. 
like 1999 by valley on spotify

Current Favorites: ‘Like 1999’ by Valley

Sam Thomas March 31, 2021
For an escape, play “Like 1999” and imagine. I can’t wait to blast this song in my car this summer.
Seema Thakkar/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Wellness Day did not go well

Editors March 25, 2021
BU could've created a creative and meaningful alternative to Spring Recess. Instead, we got scraps.
Lincoln Son Currie

Minority Report: The best way to spread Christmas cheer

Lincoln Son Currie November 16, 2020
Christmas music offers us the escape we need right now.
I Need The A+ Tutoring, a tutoring platform developed by Boston University student Ben Reydler, matches students with tutors who have taken the specific class that they need help in. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Questrom student’s tutoring service offers help in specific BU courses, not subjects

Toni Baraga November 12, 2020

With the end of each semester inevitably comes final exams, and one Boston University student has created a business opportunity in tutoring peers who seek academic help during these times. A plethora...

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