The Daily Free Press

Boston leaders attempt to revitalize nightlife despite legislative hurdles, community criticism
June 6, 2025
By Phoebe Miller, Associate City Editor
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, community members and leaders highlighted some issues that often hinder a Boston night out. Corean Reynolds, director of Boston’s Office of Nightlife Economy, serves as a link between City Hall and stakeholders within the nightlife economy and is looking to change Boston nightlife’s “bad rep.” “Maybe some folks have said it's boring, but that's just not the case,” Reynolds said. “Our neighborhoods represent different cultures and different interests, and so nightlife in Hyde Park might look like a paint night at Canvas Studio, but nightlife in the Back Bay might look like night out at Dani's Queer Bar or at Hue’s.” Reynolds said the office has led several initiatives to improve the city’s nightlife since its establishment in March 2023. Through...
Boston restaurants may face rising prices, loss of consumers should Trump tariffs take effect
June 6, 2025
By Emma Mullay, Associate City Editor
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 local businesses. Since beginning his second term in January, Trump has declared a number of tariffs in a bid to increase domestic production and address trade imbalances with other countries. However, these policies could spike the price of eating out, as some believe restaurants will pay significantly more to outsource certain goods from foreign countries. Some dine-out staples are only available overseas, leaving restaurants with no choice but to import, said Jessica Moore, director of government affairs for the Massachusetts Restaurant Association. Robert Binney, chair of the Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee, said the hiked taxes will be “devastating” for the Boston service industry. “Many of the goods and equipment that restaurants need are imported,”...
SJP, YDSA face disciplinary action at BU, raises concerns over free expression
June 6, 2025
By Nicole Abrams
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.
Local 26 union workers at Fenway Park, MGM Music Hall prepare for June 13-15 strike vote
May 19, 2025
By Liam Dunne, City Co-Editor
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.
‘Once a Terrier, always a Terrier’: Class of 2025 honored at BU’s 152nd Commencement ceremony
May 19, 2025
By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
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.

Business & Tech
Even without business experience, students can ‘Innovate@BU’
June 6, 2025
By John Tatum, Associate Business Editor
Every year, about 3,000 new students join the Boston University community with over 300 majors ranging from music to chemistry and everything in between. For non-business students, entrepreneurship may seem out of reach. Innovate@BU, a center located on BU’s Charles River Campus, provides students with resources, funding and mentorship to pursue business ventures — regardless of their academic major or background.
Science
BU students, professors find green space despite urban campus
June 6, 2025
By Brian Chan, Associate Science Editor
At first sight, BU doesn’t appear to have much green space. The school’s campus stretches for two-miles along Commonwealth Avenue, one of Boston’s busiest streets, giving it limited space for rolling fields, trees and meadows. Although green space appears sparse, students and professors have found a variety of urban sanctuaries both on and off campus.
Community
Paint, pizza, pride: BU students build tradition in the city
June 6, 2025
By Mary Goetz, Community Associate Editor
With over 37,000 students and no defined campus borders, Boston University does not promise a typical college experience.
Community
An invitation from your radio: First WBUR Festival marks station’s 75th anniversary
June 4, 2025
By Paisley Huang
When WBUR first went live in 1950, it was a small radio station licensed to Boston University, and most of its staff consisted of students and volunteers. From May 29 to 31, the NPR affiliate marked its 75th anniversary with the first-ever WBUR Festival — a three-day celebration of public media and community storytelling.
Arts & Entertainment
From rehearsal rooms to festival stages: Boston Calling behind the scenes
June 2, 2025
By Samantha Marshall
Whether a headliner or first timer, a local or out-of-towner, every act that played the Boston Calling Music Festival, from May 23 to 25, arrived prepped and ready to put on their best performances for audiences of thousands. While concertgoers saw the performances, what they didn’t see were the countless hours of rehearsal and preparation devoted to making the festival a success. Members of an indie rock band from Oklahoma, Wilderado, preferred being underprepared for the event. “It never goes the way you want,” said Max Rainer, guitarist and lead singer. “Don’t expect much, and everything is so much better.” Rainer said the band’s goal is to make the audience “feel at home” with them. Guitarist and vocalist Tyler Wimpee said booking festivals can be “run and gun.” Thus, Wilderado curated their Boston Calling setlist by choosing songs that best represented the band for audience members who don’t know who they are, he said. Max Rainer and Tyler...

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 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.

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