Boston University’s Daily Free Press Print Edition Employs Fundraiser for Life Support
The student newspaper born in response to the Kent State University shootings in 1970 can no longer afford a print edition.
On Monday, Boston University Daily Free Press Editor-in-Chief Kyle Plantz issued a press release stating the print edition would not survive the year without knocking out a “large portion’’ of its nearly $70,000 debt.
“Our publisher, Turley Publications, has threatened to cease publishing the FreeP,’’ Plantz wrote.
“If a large portion of this debt is not resolved by December 31, 2014, Boston University will no longer have a print newspaper.’’
The paper changed to a weekly print cycle during the 2014-15 academic year, cutting their costs by 80 percent. The Daily Free Press, which is entirely produced by non-paid students, receives no operating funds from the University.
“Using #FreePFund and a gofundme campaign, we are seeking to spread awareness of our predicament. More importantly, we ask all BU affiliates including students, family members of students, alumni or alumnae, friends of the university, Boston residents, readers of the FreeP and general supporters of student journalism, to consider donating to The Daily Free Press.’’
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