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my true fairytale film

Still following the butterflies: Memorial film takes angelic spin on tragedy

Sarah Readdean April 20, 2021
"My True Fairytale" — a new film by D. Mitry — was inspired by his teen daughter's untimely death.
EDITORIAL: Banning pepper spray on college campus is one of many failures to prioritize the issue of sexual assault

EDITORIAL: Banning pepper spray on college campus is one of many failures to prioritize the issue of sexual assault

Editors December 4, 2020
To make an effort against sexual assault and harassment, BU must implement better services, improve its sexual assault hearing process, hold sexual assaultors accountable and, at the very least, lift the ban on pepper sprays.
While Marsh Chapel does not plan to reopen for in-person services until Boston University COVID-19 guidelines allow it to, the space is being used for afternoon classes. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Campus religious organizations adapt spaces to pandemic

Sarah Readdean October 26, 2020
Religious groups on BUs campus have shifted some programming online this Fall, but while university-affiliated Marsh Chapel remains closed, other buildings unaffiliated with BU have kept their doors open
A bill passed Wednesday by the Massachusetts House may subject Uber and Lyft drivers to more extensive state certification and background checks. ILLUSTRATION BY MAE DAVIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

EDITORIAL: Uber prioritizes profit over safety, and young people pay

Editors September 5, 2016

Uber has moved from the realms of massive to monopolistic in the Boston area, as drunken college students and young professionals pile into the easily accessible transportation source day and night. Zipping...

The University of Massachusetts Boston announced Wednesday they will grant $315,000 to help 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing victims. PHOTO BY KENSHIN OKUBO/DFP FILE PHOTO

UMass Boston organization to provide rehab services to Marathon victims

Brianne Garrett December 9, 2015

Looking to provide vocational rehabilitation services to victims of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston will make use of...

EDIT: Makes sense for the movies

Daily Free Press Admin September 18, 2013

In Seward, Alaska, there is a small movie theater with just one screen. The vendor does not ask you what movie you’d like to see, but what time you’d like to see the one film they’re playing. Small...

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