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Modern Pastry’s cupcakes. PHOTO BY MAISIE MANSFIELD-GREENWALD/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAF

FreeP vs. Food: Cupcakes

By Daily Free Press Staff October 26, 2017

By Antonia DeBianchi, Sara Frazier, Sabrina Huang and Jongyoul Lee If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further. For this edition of FreeP vs. Food, we decided to curb our sugar...

Facebook is one of the top profiteers of new digital advertising. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Social media ads target millennials with personalization, visuals

By Sara Frazier October 9, 2017

Anyone who has spent more than a few minutes scrolling through their Facebook or Instagram feed has likely noticed sponsored advertisements pop up every few posts or so. While this type of marketing...

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FreeP vs. Food: Avocado Toast

By Daily Free Press Staff September 21, 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s a brunch staple. It’s an Instagram essential. And, according to Australian millionaire Tim Gurner, it’s the reason millennials can’t afford to buy a...

Sara Franks-Allen, Valerie Sacchetti, Elise Sacchetti, and Erin McGrath at LadiesCon 2017 at the Armory in Somerville Sept. 16. PHOTO COURTESY IMBROGNA PHOTO AND DESIGN

Community group Ladies of Comicazi promote, celebrate women’s voice in pop culture

By Sara Frazier September 20, 2017

Human resources representatives and program directors by day, comic book critics by night: The Ladies of Comicazi devote most of their free time to consuming pop culture and promoting women who create. The...

Blaze Pizza at 961 Commonwealth Ave. opens to the public Aug. 4. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Blaze Pizza franchise caters to millennials with new location on Commonwealth Avenue

By Sara Frazier September 4, 2017

California-based, fast-fired pizza chain Blaze Pizza has now opened over 200 locations nationwide, dubbed the “fastest-growing casual restaurant in the country” by Forbes. Here’s the secret: catering...

Melissa Dowler, a Boston University College of Communication alumna, has two documentary films screening at the upcoming Independent Film Festival Boston. PHOTO COURTESY MELISSA DOWLER

TERRIERS INBIZ: Melissa Dowler speaks about difficulties, stigma facing women in filmmaking

By Sara Frazier May 1, 2017

Melissa Dowler, a graduate of Boston University’s College of Communication, has experience in just about every field of communication. Although Dowler’s degree is in journalism, she had been diving...

BU alumni Molly Ford and Sarah Jesup create the travel food blog “The Food Lens.” PHOTO COURTESY BRIAN SAMUELS

INTERVIEW: BU alumni launch food site to explore, experience global cuisine

By Sara Frazier April 28, 2017

Boston University alumni Molly Ford and Sarah Jesup launched their website, The Food Lens, earlier this spring. According to the site, their purpose is to guide “hungry travelers and locals alike”...

The Chainsmokers releases a new album, “Memories...Do Not Open,” out Friday. PHOTO COURTESY COLOMBIA RECORDS

REVIEW: The Chainsmokers’ debut album “Memories…Do Not Open” falls flat

By Sara Frazier April 9, 2017

The American electronic music duo The Chainsmokers dropped their debut studio album entitled “Memories…Do Not Open” on Friday. After one listen to the collection of vanilla songs and predictable...

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BMC study shows benefits of pharmacies proactively encouraging naloxone usage

By Sara Frazier March 29, 2017

Thousands of opioid users die each year from unintentional overdoses, a number that continues to increase every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This statistic requires...

Smino releases a new album, “blkswn,” on Tuesday. PHOTO COURTESY DOWNTOWN RECORDS

REVIEW: Smino establishes soulful sound and love for St. Louis with debut album “blkswn”

By Sara Frazier March 16, 2017

Up-and-coming hip-hop artist Smino dropped his debut album entitled “blkswn” on Tuesday. Opting out of the typical Friday release date, Smino chose the significant date of March 14 to drop his...

Oat Shop continues to satisfy oatmeal fans since its opening a month ago in Davis Square, Somerville. PHOTO BY SARA FRAZIER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

INTERVIEW: New oatmeal cafe up and running in Somerville’s Davis Square

By Sara Frazier February 24, 2017

A cafe dedicated to serving oatmeal in a new way has recently opened up in Somerville’s Davis Square. Named Oat Shop, this establishment, which serves savory and sweet oatmeal bowls made with steel-cut...

The Boston University Mascot Program begins holding auditions for Rhett, the school’s mascot, last week. PHOTO COURTESY BOSTON UNIVERSITY MASCOT PROGRAM

BU Mascot Program looks for new Rhett the Terrier

By Sara Frazier February 22, 2017

With Boston University’s Mascot Program kicking off its first day of auditions this past Friday, BU’s Department of Athletics is looking for interested students to take on the role of Rhett the...

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