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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Romantic or romanticized? What college students really want — but won’t say

April 10, 2025
But deep down, what do college students really want? Connection? Maybe. Freedom? Definitely.  But more than anything, we want clarity — from ourselves and from each other. 
Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

Happiness is an inside job | The Hard Pills We Hate to Swallow

By Breanna Pham April 8, 2025

A friend once shared something that hit home: “You can’t expect to be happy in a relationship until you’re happy with yourself.”  This truth was hard to swallow.  For years, I searched...

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

The language of flowers

By Isabella Panichi April 2, 2025
Sometimes the occasion for giving flowers is just because — just because you love someone, just because you were thinking of them or just because you’re there. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

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

By Samantha Genzer, City 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. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Situationship survival guide: Lessons in love, loss and letting go | The Hard Pills We Hate to Swallow

By Breanna Pham March 25, 2025
The way of surviving life and situationships is that you have to know that you can’t control someone’s thoughts or actions — you can only control your own. Here are just a few tidbits of advice and lessons I’ve learned that have helped me navigate my experiences with situationships. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

The struggle of letting go and finding peace within yourself | The Hard Pills We Hate to Swallow

By Breanna Pham March 19, 2025
I’ve learned that it’s okay not to have all the answers, and it’s okay to speak up even if it feels risky. Following your heart is important, even when it doesn’t make sense. You can’t control the future, so focus on the present and speak up when you feel compelled to do so.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Three’s a crowd — here’s how you should handle your love triangle

By Analise Bruno February 23, 2025
The truth is, you can be dating the nicest and sweetest guy in the world, but that doesn’t mean he’s the one for you. If love was the only thing needed to maintain a relationship, no one would ever break up.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Sweetness: A bridge of affection

By Isabella Panichi February 18, 2025
To nurture someone is to nurture yourself just a little bit as well. In other words, in feeding others you feed yourself. 
Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Your guide to getting off the ‘no kiss’ list

By Analise Bruno February 18, 2025
Let me tell you a secret: no matter how sexually confident someone comes across  — and no matter how many people they’ve kissed or hooked up with — deep down, most of us are all experiencing one major feeling — doubt.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Songs to fall in love with this Valentine’s Day | Liv Listens

By Olivia Stapleton February 13, 2025
Valentine’s Day can be a fun holiday no matter your relationship status, and what better way to celebrate than by listening to some great love songs? I’ve picked out a few for whatever relationship stage or Valentine’s Day mood you might be in because I believe there’s a perfect love song for everyone. 
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.
Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

A beginner’s guide to Phoebe Bridgers | Liv Listens

By Olivia Stapleton February 9, 2025
Recently, I had a friend tell me she was interested in listening to Phoebe Bridgers. If you haven’t been living under a rock, chances are that you’ve at least heard of her before. However, if you’ve never gotten around to listening, that’s okay, because I’m here to help.
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