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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Ariana Grande’s deluxe album guarantees ‘brighter days ahead,’ but her short film is not spotless

Lauren Albano April 1, 2025
That being said, I know brighter days are on the horizon with the new deluxe songs on my playlist. They intensify the raw, introspective feel to the album that I once associated more heavily with songs like “bye” and “true story.”
Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Keys to joyful employment

Sophia Keohane April 1, 2025
Say goodbye to the panicked version of me, searching for something I don’t want, and say hello to a girl who has a thing or two to say on joyful employment.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

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

Samantha Genzer 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. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Why your partner isn’t your therapist — and thank goodness for that

Analise Bruno March 24, 2025
Mental health also looks different for everyone. Sometimes, your struggle could come off as being dismissive or moody to outsiders who aren’t aware of your situation. Being as open as you’re comfortable will only allow your relationships, romantic and not, to prosper.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Reflections on traveling home for the holidays: it’s not as easy as it seems

Samantha Marshall November 13, 2023
With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and school break, I’ve found myself in much need of a break from school, but mildly stressed about how to travel 400 miles home for this shorter break. While I can make it home in a day, it poses a bit of a challenge trying to coordinate how exactly I will get home. And for some of my friends who live even farther away, the short break means it would be impossible to go home due to distance and coordinating travel plans.
Brett Abrams | Senior Graphic Artist

Succession: Does money buy you happiness?

Ariadna Sandoval May 3, 2023
Does money buy happiness? It can give you education, housing, food and a nice trip. But it does not buy a loving family.
Unmasked: What is one way you've changed since childhood?

Unmasked: What is one way you’ve changed since childhood?

Veronica Thompson March 29, 2023
What is one way you've changed since childhood?
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Woburn teachers end week-long strike with new deal

Sujena Soumyanath February 9, 2023
Woburn Teachers Association must pay a $225,000 fine to the city following a five-day strike for better working conditions.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto / DFP Staff

Highway to Health: Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill endangers health, well-being of LGBTQ youth

Bailey Salimes March 31, 2022
No student — no matter what age — should be prohibited from exploring who they are and identifying themselves.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Bubble Burst: Representing girlhood

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. 
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Social Media Society: Social media makes screen time soar

Gabriela Romero January 30, 2022
The technologically reliant characters in the 2008 movie WALL-E may come to reflect reality rather than remaining the comical dramatizations they once were.
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City Council endorses statewide child care assistance bill

Madison Mercado April 6, 2021
The Common Start bill would provide public funding for affordable early education and child care.
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