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Freshman defender Aiden Celebrini (22) and junior Aidan Hreschuk (7) taunt each other in a rivalry game at Boston University on Saturday. GRACIE DAVENPORT/BOSTON HOCKEY BLOG

GALLERY: BC Eagles sweep BU Terriers in latest battle of Comm Ave

By Gracie Davenport and Kate Kotlyar January 30, 2024
The Boston University Terriers and the Boston College Eagles met for the 292nd and 293rd times over the weekend in the annual battle of Commonwealth Ave. For the first time in the over-a-century-long rivalry, the teams competed as No. 1 and No. 2 in the country, respectively. The Terriers were toppled to No. 3 after an explosive weekend with packed fan sections at the Conte Forum and Agganis Arena. 
Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips concludes his speech at his election night watch party after announcing he will continue his campaign for presidency after winning under 20% of the vote in the New Hampshire Primary. MATTHEW EADIE/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: New Hampshire primaries result in heartbreak and victory

By Taylor Coester January 26, 2024
The New Hampshire primary election drew candidates to the Granite State, canvassers to the streets and voters to the polls to divy the 22 delegates available. In the Republican primary, Donald Trump was victorious over competitor Nikki Haley, winning 12 and 9 delegates respectively.  Due to conflict between the New Hampshire constitution and the Democratic National Convention, President Joe Biden did not appear on the New Hampshire Primary Ballot, but a successful write-in campaign resulted in the incumbent receiving 63.9% of the vote to Dean Phillips 19.3% and third-place finisher Marianne Williamson’s 4%.
Boston’s signature Santa Claus Jim Manning at a pet Meet-and-Greet with Santa at the Colonnade in Boston. MARGARET CORONA/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Gallery: Winter Wonderland

By Daily Free Press Staff December 8, 2023
As Fall slips away and the days get shorter, the trees go bare and Bostonians bundle up. The Frog pond freezes over and decorations adorn doorways— it can only mean one thing: Winter is coming to Boston.
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine advocates stand across from each other at a die-in protest for Palestine in the George Sherman Union on Dec. 1. Students across Boston said they've had varying experiences with activism for Israel and Palestine. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Pro-Israel, Pro-Palestine demonstrations coincide in Boston

By Daily Free Press Staff December 5, 2023
Pictures from Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine demonstrations beginning in early October on Boston University’s campus and around the city.
Freshman forward Shane Lachance (18) puts a shot on net against Cornell University. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Red Hot Hockey burns Terriers at Madison Square Garden

By Hui-En Lin and Holly Gustavsen November 29, 2023

Boston University’s men’s ice hockey team fell 2-1 to Cornell University Big Red at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Despite several power play opportunities in the third period, the No. 5 Terriers...

A red backdrop silhouettes dance group, BU Vibes.

GALLERY: Boston dance crews break it down at showcase

By Corinne Davidson November 9, 2023
College dance crews, including some from Boston University, performed at FUNK’tion XIV at Northeastern University last Saturday.
S. Holden Jaffe performs while on tour in Boston for his second studio album “I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet” on Oct. 24th.

GALLERY: Del Water Gap performs in Boston

By Holly Gustavsen, Photo Co-Editor October 30, 2023
Del Water Gap, the indie-pop solo act featuring singer Samuel Holden Jaffe, performed at Royale in Boston on Oct. 24 while touring his second studio album “I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet.”
Graduate students, RAs and adjunct faculty members march down Commonwealth Avenue during a three-union rally.

GALLERY: Three-union rally marches down Commonwealth Ave

By Corinne Davidson and Kate Kotlyar October 25, 2023
Resident life workers, graduate student workers and adjunct faculty held a joint union rally on Oct. 20 following recently ratified bargaining demands.
Chappell Roan performs in the House of Blues.

GALLERY: Chappell Roan comes to Boston

By Talia Lissauer October 23, 2023
Singer-songwriter Chappell Roan performed at House of Blues last Sunday promoting her debut album “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.”
Dan Lavoie, a busker also known as the Salem Satan, gives out free hugs for people in Derby Square.

GALLERY: Salem and the Halloween industry

By Kate Kotlyar October 22, 2023
Every fall, Salem transforms from a sleepy city on the North Shore to a bustling tourist destination faster than the leaves can change color. People come from all around the globe to soak in the spooky atmosphere and learn about the city’s ties to the Salem Witch Trials. Small businesses line the streets, selling everything from $80 palm readings to hand-made witch hats. 
Defender Maeve Kelly (24) and forward Clara Yuhn (19), Boston University sophomores, skate in the season opener against Northeastern. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Terrier Hockey programs start seasons with varying success

By Hui-En Lin October 11, 2023
Boston University’s men’s and women’s hockey teams began the 2023-24 season this past weekend on shaky ground. The No. 1 ranked men’s team scraped by 3-2 against unranked Bentley in overtime on Saturday while the women’s team fell to No. 5/7 Northeastern on Friday.
A “Red Rebel” stands over other Extinction Rebellion protesters lying on the ground in protest of climate change near Copley Station. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Extinction Rebellion stages ‘die-in’ on Newbury Street

By Taylor Coester, Madi Koesler, and Sydney Roth October 1, 2023
Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion organized a “die-in” protest and march on Newbury Street on Wednesday. The “die-in” was a part of the “Week of Rebellion,” a series of events from Sept. 18-27.
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