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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

On the Hill: The world cup ski season takes off

By Logan Severance November 22, 2024
Mikaela Shiffrin has 98 wins, more than any ski racer in the history of the sport, and she is chasing her 100th world cup win as the 2024-25 season begins. The first two races kicked off on Oct. 26-27 for both men and women.
Junior guard Ben Roy (30) dribbles the ball during the men’s basketball game on Tuesday. The Boston University men’s basketball team fell to the Wagner College Seahawks at home. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Wagner buzzer-beater stuns men’s basketball at Case Gym with 60-58 loss

By Jose Rodriguez November 20, 2024
The Wagner College Seahawks men’s basketball team defeated the Boston University Terriers at the buzzer, 60-58, Tuesday night at Case Gym.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Stick Check: This season should have been the PWHL’s inaugural season

By Grace Sferrazza November 20, 2024
The PWHL is entering its second season with new branding, jerseys, and permanent homes, but it should have began like this in the first place.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Full-Time Focus: What is going on in Madrid?

By Adriana Leyba November 19, 2024
Coming into the 2024-25 season, all soccer fans seemed to agree on one thing: Real Madrid’s squad is scary. Madridistas were enthusiastic, while other fans feared facing them.
Holly Gustavsen | Co-Photo Editor

Cut the Chicane: What happens in Vegas stays behind metal walls

By Holly Gustavsen, Photo Co-Editor November 19, 2024
With only three races left this season in Formula 1, both the 2024 Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships are still up for grabs.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: An Arizona Coyotes obituary

By Annika Morris November 18, 2024
The Arizona Coyotes left the desert under very similar circumstances to those that brought them to Phoenix in 1996.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Pound-for-Pound: Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic return at UFC 309 in a fight between legends

By Kyle Appleby November 18, 2024
In New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Jon Jones defeated Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 to retain the heavyweight belt and become just the fourth fighter in UFC history to defend a belt in two weight classes.
Senior forward Malcolm Chimezie reaches to grab the ball in a game against Northeastern University on Nov. 4. The Terriers won 78-50 against Dartmouth College on Saturday to earn their first victory of the season. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Terriers dominate Dartmouth to secure first win of the season, 78-50

By Jason Asvestopoulos November 17, 2024
The Boston University men’s basketball team took care of business at home to earn its first victory of the season, thumping Dartmouth College 78-50.
Junior midfielder Mackenzie Stickelman (4) runs for the ball in a game against Army West Point on Oct. 30. The Boston University women’s soccer season ended Friday after the team fell 4-1 to the University of Texas at Austin in the first round of the NCAA championship. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s soccer ends season on the road in NCAA Tournament loss against Texas, 4-1

By Julianna D’Amato November 17, 2024
The Boston University women’s soccer team fell on the road to No. 21 University of Texas at Austin, ending BU’s run in the first round of the NCAA championship.
Sophomore guard Bella McLaughlin (12) attempts a layup during the game on Nov. 4. The Terriers fell to the University of New Hampshire with a score of 69-60 on Saturday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball breaks early win streak yet again with away loss against New Hampshire

By Ava Malamut November 17, 2024
The Boston University women’s basketball team fell to the University of New Hampshire on Saturday, with a final score of 69-60.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet-to-Helmet: Picking NFL midseason awards, with MVP, coach of the year and more

By Jason Asvestopoulos November 14, 2024
NFL awards are traditionally given at the end of the season, but it’s become common for media to acknowledge midseason honors. Using a mix of projections and current stats, personalities like Colin Cowherd and Nick Wright entertain fans by highlighting standout first-half performances.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: If the NBA Cup is to be permanent, the stakes need to be felt

By Kailyn Smith November 14, 2024
On Tuesday night, the Emirates NBA Cup 2024 tipped off and the league appears to be learning from mistakes evident in the inaugural season.
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