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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Tragedy is a lesson we no longer teach

qinxuanzhu October 15, 2023
As I scroll down my phone every night, a question invariably plagues my mind. Am I a decent human being? Why am I so different from others? If you too grapple with these questions and bear the weight of sadness, sensitivity and self-doubt, then this story is for you.
A mug of tea and a tissue box. Mia chronicles her latest sick experience and shares some advice for when college students fall ill. COURTESY OF KELLY SIKKEMA VIA UNSPLASH

How to take care of yourself when sick in college

Mia Chai November 18, 2021
All we can do is try to take care of ourselves with healthy habits and lots of rest.
A young patient prepares to receive a shot. The Boston Department of Public Health is encouraging people to get their vaccines amidst the onset of flu season. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION COURTESY OF HEATHER HAZZAN VIA SELF

Flu season is here, professionals urge students to get vaccines

Mary Lulloff October 16, 2019
This comes as some medical researchers are expecting this year's flu season to be particularly severe. As of last week, Massachusetts has seen 82 cases of flu.
The first case of measles in Boston since 2013 was confirmed by the city’s Public Health Department on Wednesday. ILLUSTRATION COURTESY OF FLICKR

First confirmed measles case in Boston since 2013

Michelle Zheng October 15, 2019
The individual visited several businesses in the Fenway-South End-Back Bay area, posing a risk to those who have not received the measles vaccine.
Being sick and away from home can be challenging. Knowing what to buy and where to go is key to staying healthy. PHOTO COURTESY OF PXHERE

Sick and alone: how to stay healthy when away from home

Minali Prasad June 5, 2018

While starting college miles away from home brings independence and feels adventurous and exciting, coming down with the common cold — or worse — can be challenging without mom’s home remedies...

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