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Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

Has reading become a performance?

Chloe Saint Mard February 27, 2025
At its core, this shift isn’t about literature — it’s about looking like a reader. Books have become an accessory, a personality trait and a status symbol. As a result, people are reading more visibly than ever. The joy of getting lost in a story, of struggling with complex ideas and of truly reading seems to be fading.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): The ultimate Valentine’s Day gift guide for every type of romance 

Analise Bruno January 26, 2025
Valentine's Day is the Superbowl of holidays for serious relationships. Whether it’s been one year or five — it’s your time to shine.  Not everything can be wrapped up with a bow, but some things can. If you’re in the market for tangible gifts, listen up.
College of Communication alumni discussed using social media to advocate for social change in a Wednesday panel. SOPHIA FLISSLER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

COM alumni turned storytellers emphasize leading with joy in creating content for good

Yiran Yu February 12, 2021
Boston University’s College of Communication hosted a “Storytelling For Social Good” panel Wednesday, where three COM alumni shared how their passion projects use storytelling to make an impact.
Yvonne Tang

Dear Men: I like my shirt today and I’ll be okay if you don’t

Yvonne Tang September 30, 2020
Authority figures, mainstream culture and the patriarchy — in no particular order — all taught me the same sentiment: as a woman, it is not my place to know my own self-worth. 
After the viral breakout hit "Bad and Boujee," Migos releases its new album “Culture” on Friday. PHOTO COURTESY 300 ENTERTAINMENT

REVIEW: Migos mix slow R&B with impressive raps in “Culture”

Kalina Newman January 29, 2017

Upon receiving two Golden Globes this year, rapper and actor Donald Glover declared in his acceptance speech that rap trio Migos is the “Beatles of this generation.” Glover’s loaded statement...

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Daily Free Press Admin October 9, 2013

American Apparel has built its image through controversial advertising and clothing. In April, the United Kingdom banned advertisements depicting women in body suits with their legs spread and with a tagline...

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