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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Gaming the System: The treatment of esports players indicts an epidemic of Asian hate

Nick Speranza April 15, 2021
The pain of anti-Asian hate is felt sorely in esports, but the fight against it must take place elsewhere, too.
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Let’s Talk About: The downsides of returning to normalcy

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol April 7, 2021
There is a disturbing trend between the rise of terrorism and the decline of COVID-19.
Boston University Student Health Services is taking measures to prevent the spread of germs during the flu season, including offering free flu vaccines and providing sick students with flu meals. COURTESY OF U.S. NAVY

BU takes caution during flu season and coronavirus outbreak

Shannon Damiano February 12, 2020
Earlier this week, CVS Pharmacy on BU's East Campus ran out of surgical masks, according to signs posted on each door. While many students are taking personal precautions to stay healthy, such as purchasing surgical masks, the university is also taking steps to prevent disease spread.
East to West (feat. Angela Yang): February 3, 2020

East to West (feat. Angela Yang): February 3, 2020

Justin Tang February 3, 2020

In this episode of East to West, we cover BU’s decision to suspend this semester’s Shanghai study abroad programs, the first recreational marijuana shop opening in Boston, and a profile on the...

Massachusetts sees first confirmed case of coronavirus

Massachusetts sees first confirmed case of coronavirus

Angela Yang February 1, 2020
State public health officials confirmed a UMass Boston student who had returned from Wuhan, China tested positive for the virus.
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