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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University

The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

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Gender Justice: ‘Shadow and Bone’ gives a refreshing take on powerful women

Meredith Varner April 28, 2021
We need more three-dimensional female characters in TV and less “damsel in distress” tropes.
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EDITORIAL: TikTok perpetuates nepotism in the music industry

Editors April 8, 2021
We should use our collective power to actively seek out smaller artists instead of TikTok stars.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Spotlight on Society: Visibility for transgender characters and actors

Emma Shapiro March 9, 2021
Trans characters and actors are essential in creating plotlines that appeal to similar audience members. The entertainment industry needs to create more roles that acknowledge the bravery and importance of a transition story, and these actors should receive more awards and recognition.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: College acceptances portrayed in adolescent media perpetuate a dangerous, unrealistic standard

Editors March 8, 2021
A better depiction of college applications in the media would be showing a sincere reason for the character’s choice of school and a more personalized college search. If producers lead with characters’ genuine motivations rather than sticking with the tried and true big-name school, it will give way to a diversity of acceptances and more realistic representations on what college is truly like.
Production on the set of Wonderland student film

BU seniors create independent short film ‘Wonderland’ on art, burnout, mental illness

Lily Kepner February 25, 2021
After their Production II film was put on hold last spring, BU students persevered to bring their creative vision to life this winter. Out of that determination, the independent short film "Wonderland" was born.
EDITORIAL: The movie theater industry will survive, but small-scale cinema needs our support to recover

EDITORIAL: The movie theater industry will survive, but small-scale cinema needs our support to recover

Editors February 8, 2021
It’s easy to take our entertainment for granted and think all is well as long as big companies stay intact. But these small theaters are the flavor and spice of the industry and we must support them during their time of need.
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