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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.
Men’s basketball coach Joe Jones huddles up with players during a game in February. Jones, who is entering his fifteenth year as head coach, shared his excitement about the team’s participation in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase against Harvard University Nov. 22.

Men’s basketball set to participate in Hall of Fame showcase

By Kailyn Smith June 6, 2025
For the first time since 2017, the Boston University men’s basketball team will face off against the Harvard University Crimson in the annual Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase on Nov. 22.
The No. 2 Boston University softball team (39-19, 14-4 Patriot League) celebrates its victory against the No. 1 Army West Point Black Knights (35-22, 16-2 PL) May 11. This was the Terriers’ third consecutive and eighth overall Patriot League tournament championship, a meaningful title after a tricky 2025 season.

‘In the end, it was a lot sweeter’: BU Softball ends year in Patriot League threepeat

By Ethan Pott June 6, 2025
The No. 2 Boston University Terriers softball team (39-19, 14-4 Patriot League) defeated the No. 1 Army West Point Black Knights (35-22, 16-2 PL) on May 11 to clinch its third consecutive and eighth overall Patriot League tournament championship.
Senior attack Zach Travaglini (12), who tied the game 8-8 in the second half against the Lafayette College Leopards. The Boston University Terriers beat the Leopards 12-10 in The Patriot League men’s lacrosse semifinals May 2. 
JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Terriers defeat Lafayette Leopards 12-10 in thrilling conference semifinal

By Austin Kittrell May 6, 2025
The Patriot League men’s lacrosse playoffs began May 2 with the Boston University Terriers (11-5, 6-2 Patriot League) beating the Lafayette College Leopards (10-6, 5-3 PL) 12-10 in the semifinal.
Alli Lofquist. Lofquist holds Boston University’s indoor and outdoor pole vault records. COURTESY OF BU ATHLETICS

Raising the bar: Alli Lofquist breaks two pole vaulting records, looks forward to Outdoor Championships

By Toby Moses May 2, 2025
Graduate student pole vaulter Alli Lofquist stood at the end of the runway, pole in hand, staring down the opening bar set at 3.52 meters — a height she cleared countless times before during her five-year career at Boston University.
BU Figure Skating Club. The club figure skating team won its eighth collegiate national title. COURTESY OF SHERRY CHEN/BU FIGURE SKATING CLUB

Club figure skating pushes through tragedy, takes home record eighth national title

By Ethan Pott May 2, 2025
The Boston University club figure skating team has found itself at the top of the collegiate figure skating scene once again.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: Hockey is the best sport

By Annika Morris April 30, 2025
I only got into hockey when I arrived at Boston University and realized there was no collegiate baseball or football — the only two sports I actually paid attention to.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Pound-for-Pound: The clock is ticking on UFC 317

By Kyle Appleby April 28, 2025
International Fight Week is the UFC’s Super Bowl. Every year, a scorching midsummer Las Vegas week is dedicated to celebrating the biggest mixed martial arts promotion on the planet.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Pound-for-Pound: The BMF belt has lost its purpose

By Kyle Appleby April 22, 2025

Dana White has always made a point of being against gimmicks in the UFC. He’s criticized boxing promotions for making “gimmicky” fights, and infamously refused to re-sign heavyweight champion...

Alphonce Felix Simbu (left), Cybrian Kotut (middle) and Conner Mantz (right) running in the Boston Marathon. The 129th Boston Marathon took place on Monday.

‘This is what being a Bostonian is’: Boston Marathon unites city in day of records, celebration

By Samantha Genzer, Sarah Cruz, and Holly Gustavsen April 22, 2025
More than 30,000 runners from around the world pounded the pavement from Hopkinton to Copley Square on Monday for the 129th Boston Marathon.
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