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The Fenway Forward website’s rent control advocacy page. Fenway Forward is partnering with Homes for All Massachusetts to promote rent control on the 2026 statewide ballot.
Advocates push for rent control ballot question, garner student support
October 28, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu delivers a speech at the Boston No Kings protest Oct. 18. Wu is currently running unopposed for Boston’s next mayoral election after Josh Kraft dropped out of the race.
Boston city councilors, mayor to be selected in municipal elections
October 28, 2025
The Boston University Police Department located at 32 Harry Agganis Way. Last week’s crime logs included several reports of harassment and a fire between Cottage Farm Road and Dummer Street.
Campus Crime Logs: Oct. 18-23
October 27, 2025
A broken down truck on the tracks of the MBTA Green Line between the Blandford Street and Boston University Central stops. Traffic momentarily stopped before a tow truck removed the truck from the scene.
Truck breaks down on Comm. Ave., shuts down Green Line between Blandford, BU Central
October 27, 2025
Students walk past Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. The Living Our Values project is currently being led by Kimberly Howard, a Wheelock professor.
President Gilliam announces 8 core values determined by ‘Living Our Values Initiative,’ community responds
October 24, 2025
The Boston University Police Department located at 32 Harry Agganis Way. Last week’s crime logs included several reports of harassment and a fire between Cottage Farm Road and Dummer Street.
Campus Crime Logs: Oct. 18-23
October 27, 2025
A broken down truck on the tracks of the MBTA Green Line between the Blandford Street and Boston University Central stops. Traffic momentarily stopped before a tow truck removed the truck from the scene.
Truck breaks down on Comm. Ave., shuts down Green Line between Blandford, BU Central
October 27, 2025
Students walk past Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. The Living Our Values project is currently being led by Kimberly Howard, a Wheelock professor.
President Gilliam announces 8 core values determined by ‘Living Our Values Initiative,’ community responds
October 24, 2025
Boston University Student Government President Matthew Feliciano delivers the president’s address. The StuGov executive board BridgeToBU is focused on uniting the BU community by hosting a variety of events.
StuGov slate BridgeToBU aims to fulfill campaign promises despite restructuring
October 24, 2025
The famous CITGO sign in Kenmore Square. Due to construction on the building below, the sign is moving 120 feet east to 660 Beacon St.
Boston’s iconic CITGO sign is being moved — but not far
October 24, 2025
The Fenway Forward website’s rent control advocacy page. Fenway Forward is partnering with Homes for All Massachusetts to promote rent control on the 2026 statewide ballot.
Advocates push for rent control ballot question, garner student support
October 28, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu delivers a speech at the Boston No Kings protest Oct. 18. Wu is currently running unopposed for Boston’s next mayoral election after Josh Kraft dropped out of the race.
Boston city councilors, mayor to be selected in municipal elections
October 28, 2025
Protesters at the Fenway Health Medical Center on Boylston Street. The center has halted gender-affirming care for patients under 19 after facing federal backlash.
Protests follow Fenway Health decision to end gender-affirming healthcare for patients under 19
October 24, 2025
Fenway Victory Park, one of Boston’s most known and applauded greenspaces. Organizations around the city have been working to improve civilian access to greenery and pushing for energy sustainability.
Four years after local climate initiatives take shape, there’s ‘a lot of work to do’
October 24, 2025
Student Press Law Center press release regarding the Stanford Daily’s lawsuit challenging U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Fifty-five student news organizations across the country have joined an amicus brief filed by SPLC to combat the effect of federal immigration policies on student journalists.
‘Rights don’t defend themselves’: More than 50 student newspapers rally behind Stanford Daily lawsuit against Marco Rubio
October 24, 2025
Julia Bond, an epidemiologist at BU. The NIH recently granted Bond $1.25m to further Bond’s research on sexual health and wellness. COURTESY OF JULIA BOND
BU professor of epidemiology aims to destigmatize sexual health through $1.25M NIH grant
October 27, 2025
A student checks out Tea Dating Advice, an app created for women to share their experiences with specific men to vet out potential partners. The IOS App Store recently removed Tea following a data breach that exposed the shared images and direct messages of its users.
BU students reflect on the rise, fall of Tea app following sudden removal from App Store
October 27, 2025
Things to do this week in Boston: Oct. 27-Nov. 2
October 26, 2025
Spectators in the audience for the 19th annual Boston Palestinian Film Festival, hosted by the Museum of Fine Arts. The festival features stories across the sea, aiming to unite Palestinian Americans and educate local communities about history and culture.
19th annual Boston Palestine Film Festival aims to combat censorship in cinema
October 24, 2025
Protesters hold signs at the No Kings protest at Boston Common Oct. 18. No Kings rallies took place nationwide, and this was Boston’s second No Kings protest since the second Trump administration took office in January.
Local organizations collaborate over shared mission at No Kings protest
October 24, 2025
REVIEW: Big Thief brings intimate energy to MGM Music Hall
REVIEW: Big Thief brings intimate energy to MGM Music Hall
October 28, 2025
Spectators in the audience for the 19th annual Boston Palestinian Film Festival, hosted by the Museum of Fine Arts. The festival features stories across the sea, aiming to unite Palestinian Americans and educate local communities about history and culture.
19th annual Boston Palestine Film Festival aims to combat censorship in cinema
October 24, 2025
Customers wait in line at the new Italian sandwich shop A’ll Antico Vinaio on Boylston St. The Boston location is the company's 18th shop in the United States.
‘Italy’s coming to Boston’: Florence-born sandwich shop All’Antico Vinaio brings authentic flavors to Back Bay
October 22, 2025
The Boston Typewriter Orchestra on Oct.16 at Boston Public Library Rabb Hall stage. The group performed “The Revolution Will Be Typewritten,” using different typewriters as instruments.
Boston Typewriter Orchestra uses music to bring new life to old machines 
October 22, 2025
“Color Flows” on Winter Street in Downtown Crossing. The new initiative by Mayor Michelle Wu will bring food trucks, art installations and cultural events to Winter Street daily until Nov. 16.
Color Flows on Winter Street reimagines city space through public art
October 21, 2025
The Director of Four Seasons gives a presentation to Retail, Luxury and Consumer Association members. RLC recently partnered with several luxury brands for their consulting program.
BU’s luxury business club partners with LVMH to adorn student resumes with high-end success
October 25, 2025
The Innovate@BU building in Central Campus. The center recently helped run the founding of Boston University’s chapter of Student-Made, an experiential program designed to foster social entrepreneurship in students. DFP FILE
Innovate@BU opens online marketplace for ‘Student-Made’ creations
October 16, 2025
A Spotify account plays “The Fate of Ophelia,” the highest streamed track off of Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” In an era where streaming on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music dominate, the vinyl record industry has needed to get creative.
Massachusetts record stores, music fans embrace rise of record variants — but they come at a cost
October 14, 2025
Sophomore Arlex Villatoro, Agganis Arena employee, at the Boston University’s men's hockey game on Oct. 10. Agganis Arena is home to the Boston Terriers, but also functions as a concert venue.
The team behind the team: Meet the stars off the ice who run Agganis Arena
October 13, 2025
Boch Wang Theater on Tremont Street. Boston’s independent movie theaters are still drawing patrons to their films despite national decline.
Boston’s independent movie theaters thrive despite national box office decline
October 8, 2025
People enter the Boston Public Schools headquarters in the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Roxbury. Mayor Michelle Wu announced Boston University will receive a $200,000 grant as part of the 2025 Community Clean Air Grant to initiate a new air pollution monitoring system for BPS. DFP FILE
BU researchers receive nearly $200K grant to monitor air pollution in Boston Public Schools
October 25, 2025
Looking northeast Desert Center in California, above I-10, at the Oberon solar monoculture. Boston University postdoctoral student Alexander Dunlap has been studying solar panel sites across the country.
BU faculty uncover what is little known about the production and destruction of solar technology
October 22, 2025
Paul Church of Boston University's Center of Psychological Rehabilitation, former New England Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson and Derek Fullerton, director of government and professional affairs for Maritime Behavioral Health Management, at an event featuring Johnson for World Mental Health Day Oct. 8. Johnson shared his journey from an abusive household to the NFL, stressing the importance of mental and physical health for football players.
Former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson shares mental health journey at BU, calls out NFL for treatment of CTE
October 16, 2025
The Boston University College of Engineering. A project led by Archana Venkatarman, associate professor in the College of Engineering, and Dr. Swathi Kiran, director of the Center for Brain Research, recently received a $3.2 million grant from the National Institute of Health.
Machine learning meets medicine: BU Center for Brain Research project leverages AI for aphasia treatment
October 14, 2025
World Mental Health Day fair at Boston University’s George Sherman Union on Thursday afternoon. The fair offered free two-minute mental health screenings.
SHS celebrates World Mental Health Day with fair encouraging students to connect with campus resources
October 13, 2025
Agnes Nobile, also known as the “Celtics Queen,” holds a Paul Pierce jersey. The Celtics had their season opener at TD Garden on Oct. 22 against the Philadelphia 76’ers.
Celtics inaugurate 2025-26 season, fans reflect on tight loss to Philadelphia in TD Garden opener
October 28, 2025
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist
Pound-for-Pound: UFC 321’s main event ended in calamity — now what?
October 28, 2025
Inside the Pocket: Why the NFC East is the most competitive division in the NFL
Inside the Pocket: Why the NFC East is the most competitive division in the NFL
October 27, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Stick Check: The Garden is not Eden
October 27, 2025
Boston University Men’s Soccer Head Coach Kevin Nylen speaks to the team during a huddle.
‘We deserved to lose’: Men’s soccer drops another opportunity to clinch Patriot League tournament spot
October 27, 2025
Agnes Nobile, also known as the “Celtics Queen,” holds a Paul Pierce jersey. The Celtics had their season opener at TD Garden on Oct. 22 against the Philadelphia 76’ers.
Celtics inaugurate 2025-26 season, fans reflect on tight loss to Philadelphia in TD Garden opener
October 28, 2025
The Heat Check: West is best this season, and it’s not close
The Heat Check: West is best this season, and it’s not close
October 21, 2025
Full Court Press: A'ja Wilson is the WNBA goat — she’s not done yet
Full Court Press: A’ja Wilson is the WNBA goat — she’s not done yet
October 14, 2025
Full Court Press: Fever look to beat the odds against the Aces in Game Five
Full Court Press: Fever look to beat the odds against the Aces in Game Five
September 29, 2025
Sophomore forward Sisi Bentley (94) throws the ball during a game against Loyola University Maryland on Feb. 1. The Boston University women’s basketball team takes their fourth loss in a row, falling 51-71 against Colgate on Saturday. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Blowout loss to Colgate latest in four-game skid for women’s basketball
February 16, 2025
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
March 21, 2025
A Boston University Ultimate frisbee player tosses the frisbee. BU hosts 36 different club sports. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRYAN ZHANG
Club sports create community at BU
June 7, 2023
The Boston University figure skating team. The team has been Intercollegiate National Champions five times and is competing once again next spring. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY FIGURE SKATING CLUB
Figure skating looks to win sixth Intercollegiate National Championship, placed first in season opening competition
November 29, 2022
DREAM football
BU Flag Football club grows community with DREAM collaboration
October 26, 2022
Nickerson field track
Club sports teams embrace return to normalcy
September 21, 2021
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist
Pound-for-Pound: UFC 321’s main event ended in calamity — now what?
October 28, 2025
Inside the Pocket: Why the NFC East is the most competitive division in the NFL
Inside the Pocket: Why the NFC East is the most competitive division in the NFL
October 27, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Stick Check: The Garden is not Eden
October 27, 2025
The Heat Check: West is best this season, and it’s not close
The Heat Check: West is best this season, and it’s not close
October 21, 2025
Let the Games Begin: The Winter Olympics will be better with NHL players
Let the Games Begin: The Winter Olympics will be better with NHL players
October 16, 2025
Vera Sjöberg racing at the NCAA Cross Country Championships on Nov. 23. The culture around American sports is characterized by the desire to shine bright on someone’s TV screen, but, for international cross country runners Sjöberg and Ola Szulska, the journey started with adjustment. COURTESY OF CIAN MCCORMACK
‘Part of a team’: BU cross country stars from Sweden, Poland reflect on American sports culture
December 6, 2024
Mixed results as Terriers return to action
Mixed results as Terriers return to action
September 14, 2023
Alexandra Vellekoop during the 5K race at the 2022 Coast-to-Coast Battle in Beantown.
Cross country teams poised to outrun competition in 2023
September 6, 2023
NCAA Northeast Regional Championship cross country
Cross Country teams fall short at Regionals meet, look forward to track and field
November 18, 2022
Junior Will Loggia running in a meet at the 2022 Coast-to-Coast Battle in Beantown. The men’s and women’s cross country teams will be competing at the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship on Nov. 11. ELIZA NUESTRO/DFP STAFF
Cross country teams fall short in Patriot League Championship, prepare for Regionals
November 7, 2022
Field hockey gets first Patriot League win of the season against turnpike rivals Holy Cross
September 29, 2025
Junior midfielder Maddie Hudson (1) carries the ball down the field during a field hockey game on Oct. 19. The Boston University field hockey team lost its final regular season game against Cornell University on Sunday. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Field hockey falls to Cornell 2-1, looks to PL Semifinal after regular season finale
November 4, 2024
Junior midfielder Maddie Hudson (1) carries the ball down the field during the field hockey game on Saturday. The Boston University field hockey team beat Colgate University at home on Friday. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Field hockey defeats Colgate 3-1, clinches spot in Patriot League Tournament
October 20, 2024
Boston University senior midfielder Payton Anderson (2) plays against American University on October 28, 2023 in her junior season. The Terriers fell 4-2 to Northeastern on Sunday. MAGDALENA LAZOWSKI/DFP FILE
Field hockey falls to crosstown rival Northeastern in 4-2 loss
October 16, 2024
Now Boston University senior midfielder Payton Anderson (2) plays against American University on October 28, 2023 during her junior season. The Boston University field hockey team lost to Harvard University on Sunday. MAGDALENA LAZOWSKI/DFP FILE
Field hockey’s two-game win streak snapped by 2-1 loss to Harvard
October 7, 2024
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
May 6, 2025
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
April 16, 2025
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
April 13, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Crosse-Eyed: Boston dominates professional lacrosse with some hometown help
March 31, 2025
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
March 31, 2025
Boston University Men’s Soccer Head Coach Kevin Nylen speaks to the team during a huddle.
‘We deserved to lose’: Men’s soccer drops another opportunity to clinch Patriot League tournament spot
October 27, 2025
New in Terrier town: Men’s soccer newcomers find their footing and fuel the team’s offense
October 26, 2025
Junior forward Andrea Di Blasio (7) attempts to shoot the ball on goal, but his shot is blocked. On Tuesday night, Boston University men’s soccer lost 3-2 to Northeastern.
Men’s soccer fumbles another local derby in the final four minutes
October 15, 2025
Chasing Points: An early look at the Premier League title race
Chasing Points: An early look at the Premier League title race
October 15, 2025
Number 2, senior Ryan Lau winds up for a pass into the midfield. The Boston University Terriers defeated Colgate 1-0 in the men’s soccer game on Friday.
Men’s soccer extends win streak to 4, Saadat earns first-career shutout
October 14, 2025
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
June 6, 2025
Softball Head Coach Ashley Waters. This season marks Waters’ tenth season at the helm of the program, a decade in which the Terriers have experienced an unforgettable streak of success. STEVEN MONTANI B./DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Softball head coach Ashley Waters celebrates 10 years at BU, reflects on decade of titles, awards, positive influence
April 4, 2025
Graduate student catcher Audrey Sellers (13) catches the softball in a game against Yale University on March 19. In 2024, the Terriers won 53 games while going undefeated in conference play before going on to capture a seventh Patriot League title in program history and a stint in the NCAA Tournament, aiming to repeat these successes this season. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Softball looks ahead to third consecutive conference title, this time with a roster of newcomers
February 3, 2025
Graduate pitcher Lizzy Avery (27) shakes hands with senior Raegan Kelly (19) during a game against Yale University in March. The Terriers shut out Bucknell University 7-0 on Saturday. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Softball sweeps Bucknell in defensive clinic, extends win streak to 13
April 22, 2024
Boston University sophomore infielder Brooke Deppiesse (4) swings the bat in a game against University of Massachusetts Amherst on Wednesday. The Terrier shut out the Minutewomen 2-0. JOY KIM/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Softball extends their winning streak to five over UMass in 2-0 pitcher’s duel
April 11, 2024
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
May 2, 2025
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
March 21, 2025
The Boston University women’s track team. The women’s track team won the Patriot League Indoor Track & Field Championships while the men’s team earned third place at the Naval Academy in Maryland. COURTESY OF EAMONN RYAN/BU ATHLETICS
Men’s track and field finishes top three, women’s takes title in Patriot League Indoor Championships for first time in nine years
March 3, 2025
Grant Cartwright promoted to BU track and field, cross country director
July 2, 2024
Track and Field
BU hosts DMR races, University of Washington sets new collegiate record
February 6, 2023
The next nuclear arms race is digital | The Innovation Paradox
The next nuclear arms race is digital | The Innovation Paradox
October 28, 2025
Greta Thunberg and the moral ‘bare minimum’ in the face of atrocity | The Dissenting Opinion
Greta Thunberg and the moral ‘bare minimum’ in the face of atrocity | The Dissenting Opinion
October 27, 2025
Playing the long game | Data Driven
Playing the long game | Data Driven
October 27, 2025
The Daily Free Press office at 708 Commonwealth Ave. The Student Press Law Center filed an amicus brief Oct. 15 to support The Stanford Daily’s lawsuit against U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which The Daily Free Press endorses.
Editor’s note: Showing solidarity to student journalists amid federal attacks on noncitizens
October 26, 2025
The gamified reality of online hate | The Innovation Paradox
The gamified reality of online hate | The Innovation Paradox
October 24, 2025
The next nuclear arms race is digital | The Innovation Paradox
The next nuclear arms race is digital | The Innovation Paradox
October 28, 2025
Greta Thunberg and the moral ‘bare minimum’ in the face of atrocity | The Dissenting Opinion
Greta Thunberg and the moral ‘bare minimum’ in the face of atrocity | The Dissenting Opinion
October 27, 2025
Playing the long game | Data Driven
Playing the long game | Data Driven
October 27, 2025
The gamified reality of online hate | The Innovation Paradox
The gamified reality of online hate | The Innovation Paradox
October 24, 2025
The terrifying implications of the GOP's gerrymandering efforts | Beyond the Ballot
The terrifying implications of the GOP’s gerrymandering efforts | Beyond the Ballot
October 23, 2025
Popular leftist politics are here. Democrats will do anything to stop them. | Editorial
Popular leftist politics are here. Democrats will do anything to stop them. | Editorial
October 24, 2025
Complicity is neutrality’s long shadow | Editorial
Complicity is neutrality’s long shadow | Editorial
October 7, 2025
What can the rising price of higher education actually buy? | Editorial
What can the rising price of higher education actually buy? | Editorial
September 19, 2025
BU admin’s silencing of student protest isn’t rare — it’s routine | Editorial
BU admin’s silencing of student protest isn’t rare — it’s routine | Editorial
September 11, 2025
The opinion section isn’t fluff — it’s a frontline for student speech | Editorial
The opinion section isn’t fluff — it’s a frontline for student speech | Editorial
June 6, 2025
Video: MLK Antiwar Sermon Public Reading 5-2-23
May 8, 2023
Video: March for Our Lives Rally 4-4-23
Video: March for Our Lives Rally 4-4-23
April 18, 2023
Hundreds of union workers rallied Thursday afternoon along Commonwealth Avenue in support of building service workers who are currently negotiating contracts with Boston University. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
Video: BU Worker’s Rally 10-18-18
October 20, 2018
HUBweek 2018 Silent Disco
HUBweek 2018 Silent Disco
October 14, 2018
Letter to the Editor: Faculty letter to President Brown regarding BU professor's denied tenure
Letter to the Editor: Faculty letter to President Brown regarding BU professor’s denied tenure
May 1, 2023
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist
Letter to the Editor: President Brown’s State of the University message left out most of BU’s faculty
November 15, 2022
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist
Letter to the Editor: An open letter on Boston University’s climate for LGBTQIA+ students
November 11, 2022
Letter to the Editor: Response to 'A Letter to Dean Bizup'
Letter to the Editor: Response to ‘A Letter to Dean Bizup’
August 13, 2020
Letter to the Editor: An open apology from some random kid in a frat
Letter to the Editor: An open apology from some random kid in a frat
April 20, 2018
OP-ED: We deserve a better bike lane in front of Warren Towers
OP-ED: We deserve a better bike lane in front of Warren Towers
October 7, 2025
OP-ED: You should skip class
OP-ED: You should skip class
September 2, 2025
OP-ED: Family first, or America last
OP-ED: Family first, or America last
April 30, 2025
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
OP-ED: BU hockey’s reputation alone isn’t enough to sustain a community
April 22, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
OP-ED: BU needs to give students their Google Drive storage back
April 10, 2024
The dating bi-lemma | My Gay Agenda
The dating bi-lemma | My Gay Agenda
October 28, 2025
Ask Abby (Or Analise): Friend or foe — or future girlfriend?
Ask Abby (Or Analise): Friend or foe — or future girlfriend?
October 28, 2025
Eli Rallo’s ‘Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?’: Yes. We all do.
Eli Rallo’s ‘Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?’: Yes. We all do.
October 28, 2025
An ode to living — what’s been on my mind
An ode to living — what’s been on my mind
October 27, 2025
Pilot | Thought Daughters
Pilot | Thought Daughters
October 27, 2025
Melissa Park | Graphic Artist
Impressing the parents: A neighborhood guide to the best restaurants in Boston
October 17, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
Hot sauce: The secret ingredient to a familial bond
April 14, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
Your topical guide to East Boston’s food scene
April 2, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
Turning the tables on American table-turning food culture
March 27, 2024
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Your gluten-free guide for a no wheat Boston sweet
February 15, 2024
Modest Mouse on stage at MGM Music Hall on Wednesday.
GALLERY: Modest Mouse return to Boston for 2025 fall tour
October 21, 2025
The Daily Free Pod: Orientation Special S1 E1
The Daily Free Pod: Orientation Special S1 E1
September 23, 2024
Terrier Hockey Talk: May 12, 2023
Terrier Hockey Talk: May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
Video: MLK Antiwar Sermon Public Reading 5-2-23
May 8, 2023
Unmasked: how do you unwind?
Unmasked: how do you unwind?
May 4, 2023
Modest Mouse on stage at MGM Music Hall on Wednesday.
GALLERY: Modest Mouse return to Boston for 2025 fall tour
October 21, 2025
Thousands of protesters gather at Boston Common on Saturday.
GALLERY: Bostonians gather for No Kings protest at Boston Common
October 21, 2025
Fans pose for a photo in front of the Bobby Orr statue, a former Bruins defenseman.
GALLERY: Boston Bruins City Culture
October 14, 2025
Protesters make their way down Winter Street toward Downtown Crossing after breaking through police lines.
GALLERY: Key moments from the pro-Palestine rally in Downtown Boston
October 9, 2025
Members of the organization BAMN, which stands for “by any means necessary,” speak to rallygoers in Columbus Circle.
GALLERY: XR Boston shows out at NYC ‘Make Billionaires Pay’ protest
September 23, 2025
A string of pride flags in the LGBTQIA+ Resource Center in the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground. Boston University faculty have been asked to remove public-facing pride flags in recent weeks.
BU faculty resist University directives to remove public-facing pride flags
September 19, 2025
A collection of investigative articles on the front pages of The Daily Free Press print editions. Stories like these, researched, written and published by the FreeP, have impacted the Boston University community and shed light on important issues for students, faculty and administration.
Pursuing the truth: A look back at the essential work of The Daily Free Press investigative team
June 6, 2025
Raul Fernandez. Fernandez is a senior lecturer at the Wheelock College of Education and Development and one of many faculty members affected by changes to diversity, equity and inclusion in light of the Trump administration's new policies.
‘The silence is deafening’: Boston University community reacts to DEI changes, national pressure
May 2, 2025
Graphics by Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
BU is suffering from ‘unsustainable’ budget practices, University officials say
May 2, 2025
Boston University student and Warren Towers resident Hiya Verma. Warren Tower residents are frustrated with the lack of communication and disruptions caused by ongoing renovations. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
‘Constant disruption’: Warren Towers residents face unexpected challenges amid renovations
March 21, 2025

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Pound-for-Pound: The UFC’s heavyweight division needs some hefty improvements

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February 18, 2025
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Pound-for-Pound: Dana White’s passive reaction to Mitchell and McGregor shows a dark side of the sport

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February 3, 2025
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Pound-for-Pound: Sal D’Amato and the UFC’s judging problem

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October 21, 2024
First and Goal: The NFL dishes out a virus punishment, but to the wrong team

First and Goal: The NFL dishes out a virus punishment, but to the wrong team

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December 3, 2020
Despite some logistical kinks, professors and students say Boston University’s classroom moderator program has been useful throughout the Fall semester. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

Classroom moderators see successful semester despite organizational issues

By Chris Larabee
November 23, 2020
First and Goal: Kyler Murray was worth the No. 1 pick

First and Goal: Kyler Murray was worth the No. 1 pick

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November 19, 2020
First and Goal: Mid-season awards watch

First and Goal: Mid-season awards watch

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November 12, 2020
First and Goal: The Patriots Dynasty (2001–2020)

First and Goal: The Patriots Dynasty (2001–2020)

By Chris Larabee
November 5, 2020
Boston University’s International Students and Scholars Office. The University is opposing a Department of Homeland Security proposal that would limit the time international students may study in the United States. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU opposes federal proposal limiting stay of int’l students in US

By Chris Larabee
November 5, 2020
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey won his senatorial race against Kevin O’Connor on Nov. 3. LAURYN ALLEN | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Markey reelected in landslide victory

By Chris Larabee
November 4, 2020
Several options are available to blind or visually impaired Massachusetts residents seeking to vote in the upcoming election. COURTESY OF PXFUEL

Blind, visually impaired Mass. voters have variety of options

By Chris Larabee
October 29, 2020
First and Goal: The listless Patriots

First and Goal: The listless Patriots

By Chris Larabee
October 29, 2020
First and Goal: The New York City dumpster fire

First and Goal: The New York City dumpster fire

By Chris Larabee
October 22, 2020
First and Goal: Road to Super Bowl may run through AFC East

First and Goal: Road to Super Bowl may run through AFC East

By Chris Larabee
October 15, 2020
First and Goal: The NFL’s first COVID-19 test is still under review

First and Goal: The NFL’s first COVID-19 test is still under review

By Chris Larabee
October 9, 2020
Boston University Student Health Services postponed Wednesday’s flu clinic until next week due to short vaccine supply. COURTESY OF U.S. NAVY

SHS flu clinics postponed due to short vaccine supply

By Chris Larabee
October 1, 2020
First and Goal: New England is a power-run team?

First and Goal: New England is a power-run team?

By Chris Larabee
October 1, 2020
First and Goal: The miserable existence of Falcons fans

First and Goal: The miserable existence of Falcons fans

By Chris Larabee
September 24, 2020
Campus tours for prospective Boston University students will be conducted by student guides virtually over Zoom. SOPHIA FLISSLER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Campus tours to return in virtual format next week

By Chris Larabee
September 23, 2020
First and Goal: The rebirth of Cam Newton

First and Goal: The rebirth of Cam Newton

By Chris Larabee
September 18, 2020
The Market, a restaurant located in the George Sherman Union at Boston University, will remain closed during the Fall 2020 semester. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Events, restaurants to remain muted this semester

By Chris Larabee
September 14, 2020
First and Goal: Tale of Two QBs

First and Goal: Tale of Two QBs

By Chris Larabee
September 10, 2020
First and Goal: How can the NFL push for justice?

First and Goal: How can the NFL push for justice?

By Chris Larabee
September 7, 2020

State of the Terriers 2019-20

By Chris Larabee
April 9, 2020
Senior forward Max Mahoney, shown in a Feb. 8 game against College of the Holy Cross, scored 23 points in Boston University’s senior day victory over Bucknell University, but took time during the postgame press conference to praise fellow senior Adam Mikula’s journey from team manager to scholarship athlete. ANRAN XIE/ DFP FILE

Best of the best: The top 10 sports quotes of 2019-20

By Chris Larabee
April 3, 2020
Despite the abrupt ending to her college career, senior forward Nia Irving, shown in a Feb. 15 game against Navy, said the hard work that she and fellow senior guard Vanessa Edgehill put into the program paid off. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP FILE

Coronavirus pandemic forces short end to BU playoff runs, spring seasons

By Chris Larabee
March 18, 2020
Redshirt senior forward Sammy Davis, shown in the Feb. 22 game against the University of Connecticut, leads the Terriers with 17 goals and 41 total points this season as Boston University heads into its home quarterfinal series this weekend against the University of Maine. CAROLINE FERNANDEZ/ DFP FILE

No. 8 Terriers to begin journey for NCAA Tournament bid against Maine

By Chris Larabee
February 27, 2020
Redshirt senior forward Sammy Davis, shown in Saturday’s game against the University of Connecticut, tallied three points in Boston University’s Friday night win over the University of Connecticut, 6-2, to kick-off senior weekend. CAROLINE FERNANDEZ/ DFP FILE

Six different Terriers light the lamp as BU rolls UConn, 6-2

By Chris Larabee
February 23, 2020
Redshirt senior Sammy Davis, shown in the 2020 Beanpot Final against Northeastern University, leads the Terriers in goals and assists as they head into the final weekend of the regular season against the University of Connecticut. CAROLINE FERNANDEZ/ DFP FILE

Terriers have “more work to be done” beyond strong regular season

By Chris Larabee
February 20, 2020
Redshirt senior Sammy Davis, shown in the Feb. 4 Beanpot game against Boston College, is third in Hockey East in points, with 33 points on the season heading into Tuesday’s Beanpot final. CAROLINE FERNANDEZ/ DFP FILE

Terriers look to defend Beanpot title, overcome No. 2/3 Huskies

By Chris Larabee
February 11, 2020
Nia Irving, shown in a February 2019 game against Lehigh University, has been a consistent three-year starter and is averaging 11.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game since her sophomore season. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Nia Irving reflects on 1,000 point milestone and her career

By Chris Larabee
February 6, 2020
Sophomore forward Emma Wuthrich, shown in a November 2019 game against Harvard University, scored the game-winning goal for the Terriers over the University of Vermont Friday. MAISIE MANSFIELD-GREENWALD/ DFP FILE

Four Terriers score in bounce-back game as BU defeat Vermont, 4-2

By Chris Larabee
February 3, 2020
Sophomore attack Timmy Ley scored and assisted on a goal in Boston University’s 12-5 loss to Providence College Saturday. LIBBY MCCLELLAND/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s Lacrosse fall in season opener to Providence College, 12-5

By Chris Larabee
February 3, 2020
Junior guard Katie Nelson, shown in a February 2018 game against LeHigh University, has been a constant presence for the Terriers, averaging 38.9 minutes per game this season. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

New year, same opponents for BU basketball

By Chris Larabee
January 23, 2020

Strong second quarter leads Cal past Women’s Basketball, 73-62

By Chris Larabee
December 10, 2019
Senior forward Max Mahoney, shown in a Nov. 16 game against the University of New Hampshire, has been Boston University's leading scorer this season. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP FILE

George Washington stuns Terriers at the buzzer, 64-63

By Chris Larabee
December 5, 2019
First and Goal: Are NFL kickers getting worse?

First and Goal: Are NFL kickers getting worse?

By Chris Larabee
December 2, 2019
First and Goal: NFL viewership is up, but two major problems still loom

First and Goal: NFL viewership is up, but two major problems still loom

By Chris Larabee
November 19, 2019
Junior guard Javante McCoy scored a season-high 20 points in Boston University’s win over University of New Hampshire Saturday. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU’s “Big Three” blow past New Hampshire 84-70

By Chris Larabee
November 18, 2019
Senior forward Nia Irving, shown in a November 2018 game against the University of New Hampshire, posted 20 points in Boston University's win over the University of Maine Sunday. MADISON EPPERSON/ DFP FILE

Irving leads BU past Maine in Homecoming game, 62-49

By Chris Larabee
November 18, 2019
First and Goal: Patriots’ next four weeks will foreshadow their fate

First and Goal: Patriots’ next four weeks will foreshadow their fate

By Chris Larabee
November 13, 2019
Sophomore Walter Whyte, shown in a January 2018 game against Bucknell University, had a triumphant return from injury, scoring 13 points for Boston University men’s basketball in the first half of their game against Northeastern University on Tuesday. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE

Walter Whyte’s return not enough as Terriers fall to Huskies, 72-67

By Chris Larabee
November 5, 2019
First and Goal: In a wacky NFL week, the Patriots Stood Out

First and Goal: In a wacky NFL week, the Patriots Stood Out

By Chris Larabee
November 5, 2019
Sophomore Josh Hurwitz, shown in an Oct. 26 game against the United States Naval Academy, will be unable for the season finale against the United States Military Academy after his sending off on Saturday against Loyola University. CHRISTOPHER GOUGH/ DFP FILE

Senior Day 3-0 Loss Sets Up Must-Win Season Finale at Army

By Chris Larabee
November 3, 2019
First and Goal: Mid-Season Review and Awards Watch

First and Goal: Mid-Season Review and Awards Watch

By Chris Larabee
October 29, 2019

Offensive showcase leads women’s hockey to sweep over Penn State

By Chris Larabee
October 27, 2019
First and Goal: The Patriots are leading a defensive revolution

First and Goal: The Patriots are leading a defensive revolution

By Chris Larabee
October 23, 2019
Senior forward Matt McDonnell in a match against the University of Vermont on March 24. McDonnell has had a blistering season so far, with seven goals and 14 points to his name. MATTHEW WOOLVERTON/ DFP FILE

Matt McDonnell “better than ever” after derailed 2018 season

By Chris Larabee
October 17, 2019
Senior forward Matt McDonnell in a match against the University of Vermont on March 24. McDonnell bagged a brace in a game against American University on Friday. MATTHEW WOOLVERTON/ DFP FILE

McDonnell’s Brace leads BU Over American, 2-1

By Chris Larabee
October 14, 2019
First and Goal: Bills and Lions Highlight Early Season Surprises

First and Goal: Bills and Lions Highlight Early Season Surprises

By Chris Larabee
October 7, 2019
The Terriers kick off their season on Oct. 5 against Union College. EMILY HUNTER/ DFP FILE

Women’s Hockey season preview: Terriers to build off of 2018 campaign

By Chris Larabee
October 2, 2019
The Boston University 2019-20 men’s soccer team. COURTESY OF BU ATHLETICS

Notebook: Men’s Soccer hoping to pick themselves up from early season slump

By Chris Larabee
September 26, 2019
First and Goal: Minshew Mania, Danny Dimes, and the new guard of NFL quarterbacks

First and Goal: Minshew Mania, Danny Dimes, and the new guard of NFL quarterbacks

By Chris Larabee
September 26, 2019
Sophomore Kari Petursson in a September 2018 game against American University. Petursson scored his first goal of the season in the loss to Lafayette College on Sunday. FELIX PHILLIPS/ DFP FILE

Men’s Soccer stunned late by Lafayette, 2-1

By Chris Larabee
September 23, 2019
First and Goal: Injuries and penalties plague week 2 of football season

First and Goal: Injuries and penalties plague week 2 of football season

By Chris Larabee
September 19, 2019
Junior Elias Lampis in a March 24 game against the University of Vermont. Lampis was solid in defense for the Terriers against Brown University on Wednesday. MATTHEW WOOLVERTON/ DFP FILE

Men’s Soccer closes non-conference play with 1-1 draw at Brown

By Chris Larabee
September 19, 2019
Senior forward Matt McDonnell in a March 24 game against the University of Vermont. McDonnell scored BU’s first goal of the season on Saturday against University of Massachusetts Lowell. MATTHEW WOOLVERTON/ DFP FILE

Men’s Soccer Falls in Final Seconds to Umass Lowell, 2-1

By Chris Larabee
September 15, 2019
First and Goal: Looking back on Week 1 of the NFL

First and Goal: Looking back on Week 1 of the NFL

By Chris Larabee
September 12, 2019
Senior forward Matt McDonnell in a March 24 game against the University of Vermont. In a match against Merrimack College on Tuesday, McDonnell led the offense in attempts to score. MATTHEW WOOLVERTON/ DFP FILE

Men’s Soccer Remain Scoreless Against Merrimack, 3-0

By Chris Larabee
September 12, 2019
Junior defender Elias Lampis in a game against the University of Vermont on March 24. The Boston University men’s soccer team faced Merrimack on Saturday with a solid defensive backline. MATTHEW WOOLVERTON/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Men’s Soccer to play Merrimack for first time

By Chris Larabee
September 10, 2019

Men’s Soccer Blanked by Umass, 1-0

By Chris Larabee
September 8, 2019
Junior goalkeeper Michael Stone in a March 24 game against the University of Vermont. Since transferring from Amherst College at the start of the year, Stone saved all but two goals out of 33 shots. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP FILE

Men’s Soccer Seeks First Victory Against Umass Amherst

By Chris Larabee
September 5, 2019

Softball blanks Brown to end out-of-conference play

By Chris Larabee
May 2, 2019

Softball hopes to maintain offensive power against Army

By Chris Larabee
April 24, 2019
Sophomore pitcher Ali DuBois in a March 30 game against the College of the Holy Cross. DuBois collected a win and a loss in BU’s series win against Lehigh University April 7–8. MATT WOOLVERTON/ DFP STAFF

Softball steamrolls Lafayette in weekend sweep

By Chris Larabee
April 21, 2019
Terrier freshman catcher/infielder Nicole Amodio got the walk-off victory in Game 2 of the Terriers’ doubleheader against UMass Lowell Wednesday afternoon. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP STAFF

BU softball outlasts UMass Lowell, sweeps doubleheader

By Chris Larabee
April 17, 2019

BU softball shut out by Lehigh 1-0, take two of three in series

By Chris Larabee
April 8, 2019

Softball walks off with Turnpike Trophy, sweeps Holy Cross

By Chris Larabee
March 31, 2019
Senior infielder Emily Morrow in a March 2018 game against Boston College. Morrow is batting .326 and has an on-base percentage of .398. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE

Softball set for final tune-up before conference play

By Chris Larabee
March 28, 2019

Women’s basketball downs Army, clinches home-court advantage in PL quarterfinal

By Chris Larabee
March 3, 2019

Women’s basketball sinks Navy on Senior Day, 66-55

By Chris Larabee
February 24, 2019

Women’s basketball comes up just short against Holy Cross, 64-61

By Chris Larabee
February 17, 2019
Women’s softball senior infielder Emily Morrow catches the ball in a game against Boston College in March 2018. Morrow has the Terriers’ leading batting average five games in to the 2019 season. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball kicks off season in Kickin’ Chicken Classic with 2-3 record

By Chris Larabee
February 11, 2019

Women’s basketball falls to Lehigh 62-58, despite comeback

By Chris Larabee
February 2, 2019

Men’s basketball’s second half comeback falls short at Lehigh 94-78

By Chris Larabee
January 27, 2019

Women’s Basketball snaps 3-game losing skid against Navy, 49-35

By Chris Larabee
January 27, 2019

Women’s basketball offense stifled in matinee showdown with Dartmouth 64-44

By Chris Larabee
December 6, 2018
Sophomore guard Javante McCoy in a Nov. 6 game against Northeastern University. McCoy led Boston University with 18 points in a 71-61 win over SUNY Albany Wednesday. MAISIE MANSFIELD-GREENWALD/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s basketball kicks off road trip with 71-61 win over Albany

By Chris Larabee
November 15, 2018
Sophomore defender George Abunaw in an Oct. 6 match against Lafayette College. Abunaq recorded a shot against Northeastern University in a 2-0 loss Tuesday evening. VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Injured men’s soccer shut out by Northeastern 2-0

By Chris Larabee
October 17, 2018
Men’s soccer misfire on offense, play to goalless draw against Lafayette

Men’s soccer misfire on offense, play to goalless draw against Lafayette

By Chris Larabee
October 6, 2018
Sophomore defender Max Aunger in a match against Northeastern University in October 2017. Aunger put up his first assist of the season in a 1-0 win over the College of the Holy Cross Wednesday evening. LEXI PLINE/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Second Turnpike Trophy goes to men’s soccer over Holy Cross, 1-0

By Chris Larabee
October 4, 2018
Freshman midfielder Kari Petursson in a match Saturday against American University. He scored the lone goal as the Terriers fell to Brown University 2-1 Tuesday night. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Ivy League chokes out men’s soccer, drops 2-1 against Brown

By Chris Larabee
September 26, 2018
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