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Patriot League overview

By Daily Free Press Admin September 4, 2013

Most Boston University teams will join the Patriot League this season after competing for 34 years in the America East Conference. This transition will provide BU with some of the top competition in the...

Students enjoy BMX, trials biking Red Bull showcase on Marsh Plaza

By Daily Free Press Admin September 4, 2013

Boston University students gathered Tuesday afternoon on Marsh Plaza to watch professional biker Thomas Oehler showcase a variety of tricks as part of an ongoing college tour sponsored by Red Bull. BU...

New Balance Field opens doors with field hockey season

By Daily Free Press Admin September 2, 2013

New Balance Field, located at the corner of Babcock Street and Ashford Street, is officially open for varsity, club and intramural sports beginning this fall sports season, officials said. Assistant...

Orientation Guide 2013

By Daily Free Press Admin June 14, 2013

Welcome to Boston University, Class of 2017. The editors at The Daily Free Press have put together a guide to the university and city. Hover over the image to get the links to each story.

Guide to BU

By Daily Free Press Admin June 13, 2013

Boston University’s main campus is easy to navigate, stretching two miles along the Charles River. This map provides information about major colleges, residences and resources on campus and is designed...

Top 10 things every freshman should do in Boston

By Daily Free Press Admin June 13, 2013

Listed below are the top 10 activities every freshman at Boston University should do in the city before he or she graduates. Ranging from delicious restaurants to tours and sightseeing, these are the experiences...

New Zealand crash: 1 year later

By Daily Free Press Admin May 12, 2013

On May 12, 2012, Boston University students completing a semester in New Zealand were involved in a tragic car accident. They had been traveling at the end of a semester abroad. College of Engineering...

Campaign for BU moves past halfway point in under year

By Daily Free Press Admin May 2, 2013

Despite its original timeframe of five years, The Campaign for Boston University has already passed its halfway mark less than one year in, as BU fundraising officers have worked together to raise more...

Massive rally in Boston Common after 2nd Marathon bombing suspect taken into custody

By Daily Free Press Admin April 20, 2013

  A crowd of more than 1,000 people, many of them students of Boston-area colleges, marched to the Boston Common Friday night in a demonstration of pride after law enforcement officials subdued...

After deadly marathon bombing, officials begin piecing together evidence

By Daily Free Press Admin April 16, 2013

A day after deadly explosions rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon, city, state and federal officials are focused on piecing together the events of the attack, which they say will assist in...

With Menino on the out, politicians vie for mayoral seat

By Daily Free Press Admin April 3, 2013

Just days after Boston Mayor Thomas Menino announced he would not seek reelection, a crowd of local politicians have thrown their names into the race. Five candidates have declared their candidacy for...

Students memorialize Howard Zinn with readings

By Daily Free Press Admin April 3, 2013

To honor former activist and Boston University professor Howard Zinn, students read notable speeches by the likes of Eugene Debs and Malcolm X as part of an organized tribute Tuesday. The BU Anti-War...

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