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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Senior attack Zach Travaglini (12) cradles the ball against Harvard University March 25. Boston University’s men lacrosse team won in a 16-4 victory against Holy Cross Saturday evening at Nickerson Field. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s lacrosse holds Holy Cross scoreless for more than three quarters in 16-4 win

By Jose Rodriguez March 31, 2025
A seven-goal third period led the No. 17 Boston University men’s lacrosse team to a 16-4 victory over Holy Cross Saturday evening at Nickerson Field as senior goalkeeper Will Barnes made 10 saves.
Then-junior midfielder Avery Jones (22) cradles the ball down the field during a game against University of New Hampshire on Feb. 14, 2024. A 12-goal first half propelled Navy to a 16-8 victory over the Boston University women’s lacrosse team Saturday afternoon at Nickerson Field. LILY HANSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Nine-goal deficit proves too much, women’s lacrosse falls to Navy

By Jose Rodriguez March 31, 2025
A 12-goal first half propelled Navy to a 16-8 victory over the Boston University women’s lacrosse team Saturday afternoon at Nickerson Field.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: WNBA players have ample reasons to strike, and they should

By Kailyn Smith March 26, 2025
WNBA players are entertaining the idea of a lockout, and the iron is hot. Last October, the Women’s National Basketball Players Association announced players were opting out of the WNBA/WNBPA collective bargaining agreement.
Senior defense Trey Brown (29) goes for the ball during a game against Harvard University on Tuesday. Harvard University landed 12 goals in the first half to beat Boston University men’s lacrosse team 16-7 at the game. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Slow start hampers men’s lacrosse effort against No. 13 Harvard in Charles River Rivalry

By Jose Rodriguez March 26, 2025
In the latest edition of the Charles River Rivalry, No. 13 Harvard University landed 12 goals in the first half to beat the No.17 Boston University men’s lacrosse team 16-7 Tuesday.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: What does the Hart Trophy mean now?

By Annika Morris March 26, 2025

According to the NHL, the Hart Memorial Trophy is awarded “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.” A question arises. What constitutes value? MVP awards are voted on...

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

BREAKING: NWSL announces new name for Boston team

By Brendan Galvin, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2025
The recently-formed National Women's Soccer League Boston-based team announced its new name, one which will replace the original name “BOS Nation Football Club.”
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Pound-for-Pound: Jon Jones’ title reign is far from undisputed

By Kyle Appleby March 24, 2025
Tom Aspinall will officially become the longest-reigning interim champion in UFC history April 29, passing Renan Barao’s record of 534 days. The end to Aspinall’s streak is nowhere in sight.
Then-sophomore midfielder Elle Stevenson (43) goes for the ball in a game against Iona in February 2024. The Boston University women’s lacrosse team secured a 17-8 victory over Lafayette Saturday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Seven goal scorers propel Terriers to 17-8 domination of Lafayette, three-game winning streak

By Jose Rodriguez March 23, 2025
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team secured a 17-8 victory over Lafayette Saturday afternoon, with junior midfielder Elle Stevenson and sophomore attack Izabella Amonte each scoring four goals.
Freshman David Gonzalez chases after the ball at a game against Falcons FC Wednesday. The Boston University men’s club soccer team is preparing for the fifth semi-annual club soccer Boston Beanpot, hoping to build on their recent success. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s club soccer gears up for fifth semi-annual Beanpot Tournament as defending champions

By Ava Malamut March 21, 2025
The Boston University men’s club soccer team is preparing for the fifth semi-annual club soccer Boston Beanpot, hoping to build on their recent success.
Graduate student Foster Malleck (left) and junior Vera Sjöberg (right) pose with their NCAA trophies. Malleck and Sjöberg will compete at the Wold Indoor Athletic Championships in Nanjing, China March 21. COURTESY OF EAMONN RYAN/BU ATHLETICS

Running around the world: Sjöberg and Malleck to compete at World Indoor Athletic Championships

By Toby Moses March 21, 2025
The last time Boston University track and field athletes were named First Team All-American in Indoor Track and Field was in 2014 when Rich Peters and Monica Adler were given the nod in the mile. More than a decade later, two Terriers did it again, and then some.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

After the Whistle: What to make of the remaining teams in the Champions League

By Ryan Abazari March 20, 2025
The quarter finals of the Champions League is officially set, with eight teams vying for Europe's most glorious prize. While a favorite isn’t clear yet, the underdogs definitely are. Let's rank the remaining contenders.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: The excitement coming out of the Eastern Conference is paywalled

By Kailyn Smith March 19, 2025
While the Western Conference boasts most of the league’s largest markets and superstars, the talent in the Eastern Conference is often overlooked because of unequal broadcast distribution.
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