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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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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.
Then-junior midfielder Avery Jones (22) runs with the ball during a game against Colgate University Apr. 17, 2024. In a snowy gameday in upstate New York, the Boston University women’s lacrosse team lost their fourth consecutive game to the Colgate Raiders, 14-10. COURTESY OF MATT WOOLVERTON/BU ATHLETICS

Women’s Lacrosse falls on the road to Colgate, extending losing streak to four games

By Julianna D’Amato April 16, 2025
During a snowy gameday in upstate New York, the Boston University women’s lacrosse team lost their fourth consecutive game to the Colgate Raiders, 14-10.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: Ovechkin’s goal record is complicated

By Annika Morris April 16, 2025
Alexander Ovechkin has been incredible for hockey. The next generation of NHL players grew up watching him and the booming one-timer from the left circle that became his signature.
Holly Gustavsen | Co-Photo Editor

Cut the Chicane: Red Bull needs a new strategy

By Holly Gustavsen, Photo Co-Editor April 16, 2025
The Bahrain Grand Prix marked the first time both Red Bull drivers scored points in the same race this season.
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team celebrates a goal during the game against Bucknell University March 15. The Terriers fell to Loyola Maryland 20-14 on Senior Day Saturday. COURTESY OF ERIN BUSH/BU ATHLETICS

Women’s lacrosse celebrates seniors, loses third consecutive game

By Jose Rodriguez April 13, 2025

The Boston University women’s lacrosse team celebrated six graduating athletes in its Senior Day game against No.15/16 Loyola Maryland Saturday. The Terriers (7-6, 2-4 Patriot League) honored...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: Jokić is one of one, but he’s not all by himself in Denver

By Kailyn Smith April 9, 2025
The Denver Nuggets represent a city sitting 5,280 feet above sea level, so it’s only fitting that they have a few mountains to climb in the weeks to come.
Fans attend the Boston Red Sox home opener April 4. The sold-out game ended in a 13-9 victory for the Red Sox. PHOTO BY BRENDAN GALVIN

Red Sox open 2025 season, fans celebrate return to Fenway Park

By Jose Rodriguez April 8, 2025
Baseball season has come again in Boston. For Red Sox Nation, it’s a holiday.
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