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A statement published by BU Today. After recent allegations of sexual harassment by former women’s soccer coaches, Boston University announced it is looking to external recommendations for athletics policies.

BU launches external review of BU Athletics amid women’s soccer sexual harassment allegations

By Sana Muneer and Samantha Genzer June 26, 2025
Boston University announced Thursday it will pursue an “external review” of the Athletics Department’s policies and practices and addressed resurfacing “concerns” regarding former women’s soccer coach Casey Brown. The review will examine the department’s policies and “resources for support and care” as well as how the department prevents, responds to and follows up on complaints from athletes.
Nancy Feldman, former Boston University women’s soccer head coach. Ninety-nine BU women’s soccer alumni signed a letter defending Feldman after she was accused of sexual harassment by Alex Cooper in her new documentary “Call Her Alex.” 
PHOTO COURTESY STEVE MCLAUGHLIN

Nearly 100 BU women’s soccer alumni sign letter standing by former coach Nancy Feldman following sexual harassment allegations

By Sana Muneer and Brendan Galvin June 17, 2025
Ninety-nine former Boston University women’s soccer players and coaching staff signed a statement in support of former head coach Nancy Feldman amid allegations of sexual harassment, according to a letter obtained by The Daily Free Press.
Nickerson Field. On Friday, Boston University alumna and head women’s soccer coach Casey Brown announced she is stepping down from her position, effective immediately.

Podcaster Alex Cooper claims harassment is ‘still happening’ within BU women’s soccer program, University responds to allegations

By Siena Griffin June 14, 2025
Alex Cooper, host of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and a 2017 Boston University alum, alleged “systemic” harassment is ongoing from the coaching staff of the BU women’s soccer program.
Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Alex” docuseries on Hulu. In part one of the documentary, the podcast host and Boston University alum discusses her time on the Boston University women’s soccer team and the alleged sexual harassment she experienced from former head coach Nancy Feldman.

Alex Cooper of ‘Call Her Daddy’ alleges sexual harassment by former BU women’s soccer coach

By Siena Griffin June 10, 2025
Podcaster and BU alum Alex Cooper said in her new documentary “Call Her Alex” she was sexually harassed by her coach during her three seasons playing BU women’s soccer.
El Centro Mexican Restaurant located in Boston’s South End. El Centro is one of the 37 restaurants recently awarded with a liquor license in the City of Boston’s effort to revitalize nightlife.

Boston leaders attempt to revitalize nightlife despite legislative hurdles, community criticism

By Phoebe Miller, Associate City Editor June 6, 2025

In an attempt to ditch the “sleepy city” allegations, Boston leaders have awarded grants to businesses and increased the distribution of liquor licenses with hopes of enlivening city nightlife. However,...

Joe’s restaurant on Newbury Street, a popular neighborhood strip lined with retail stores and places to eat. Both customers and restaurant owners expressed their worries about the potential effects of the Trump administration’s tariffs on Boston businesses.

Boston restaurants may face rising prices, loss of consumers should Trump tariffs take effect

By Emma Mullay, Associate City Editor June 6, 2025

Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have sparked fears surrounding a potential surge in prices across Boston restaurants, leaving some community members worried for the financial future of smaller...

Members of Boston University’s former Students for Justice in Palestine rally at Marsh Plaza March 5 after being placed on probation by the Student Activities Office. SJP and BU’s chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America both faced disciplinary action from SAO during the spring semester.

SJP, YDSA face disciplinary action at BU, raises concerns over free expression

By Nicole Abrams June 6, 2025
Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine and the University’s chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America faced disciplinary action from the Student Activities Office this spring semester.
Fenway Park workers distribute packets of peanuts outside the ballpark before the game on Fenway Opening Day April 4. More than 1,000 UNITE HERE Local 26 union workers employed at MGM Music Hall and Fenway Park will vote from June 13 to 15 to authorize the first concessions workers’ strike in Fenway history.

Local 26 union workers at Fenway Park, MGM Music Hall prepare for June 13-15 strike vote

By Liam Dunne, City Co-Editor May 19, 2025
More than 1,000 UNITE HERE Local 26 union workers employed by MGM Music Hall and Fenway Park will vote from June 13 to 15 to authorize the first concessions workers’ strike in Fenway history.
Graduates huddle up and cheer for a photo at the end of Commencement. Gilliam concluded her speech with a reminder to the graduates that “once a Terrier, always a Terrier.”

‘Once a Terrier, always a Terrier’: Class of 2025 honored at BU’s 152nd Commencement ceremony

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor May 19, 2025
The Boston University Class of 2025 covered Nickerson Field in a sea of red and white gowns Sunday afternoon for the 152nd All-University Commencement ceremony. 
Franklin Street in Downtown Boston, located in the Financial District and the city’s District 2. In order to combat rising temperatures, Boston City Council met May 9 to discuss expanding urban tree canopies in District 2 neighborhoods that possess disproportionately low urban tree canopy levels compared to other neighborhoods.

Boston City Council considers plans for cooling centers, urban tree canopies amid rising temperatures

By Isabelle Zhang, Associate City Editor May 16, 2025
In anticipation of rising summer temperatures, the Boston City Council held a hearing May 9 to discuss expanding urban tree canopies in District 2 as a potential solution. 
Students gathered in the Metcalf Ballroom at the George Sherman Union for the annual Senior Breakfast, where they heard from several guest speakers and performers. President Melissa Gilliam announced the Commencement speaker as well as three honorary degree recipients.

Actress, alum Emily Deschanel announced as BU’s 152nd Commencement speaker

By Sangmin Song May 2, 2025

  Actress Emily Deschanel, best known for her role in the drama series “Bones,” will deliver the main address at Boston University’s 152nd All-University Commencement ceremony May 18. BU...

Informational handouts and forms from Boston University’s International Students and Scholars office. Multiple student organizations at Boston University are calling for BU to declare itself a sanctuary campus in light of the Trump administration’s stricter immigration policies.

International students’ status remain uncertain amidst Trump administration efforts, calls for sanctuary campus continue

By Elizabeth Mehler May 2, 2025
International student status at universities nationwide remain uncertain, amidst increasing federal oversight on immigration.
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