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Campaign signs for Boston Democratic mayoral candidate Josh Kraft. Kraft dropped out of the mayoral race Thursday after a 49-point loss to Mayor Michelle Wu in the primary.
Josh Kraft drops out of Boston mayoral race
September 12, 2025
Vacant office space transformed into housing across Downtown Boston
September 11, 2025
Boston faces limits to food access with federal SNAP cuts
September 11, 2025
Police give all clear after reports of shooting at UMass Boston
September 11, 2025
Battle over ‘BU’: Trademark experts weigh in on Baylor, Boston University lawsuit over decades-old logo agreement
Battle over ‘BU’: Trademark experts weigh in on Baylor, Boston University lawsuit over decades-old logo agreement
September 10, 2025
The College of Communications building at Boston University located at 640 Commonwealth Avenue. In a recent update to the grading policy, professors must follow a uniform scale across all COM classes, with an A requiring at least a 94%.
COM adjusted its grading scale. It just got harder to get an A.
September 11, 2025
Members of Mu Epsilon Delta Fraternity. MED was founded this summer and is Boston University’s first pre-med fraternity.
Mu Epsilon Delta, BU’s first pre-health fraternity, cultivates professionalism and community
September 11, 2025
Vacant office space transformed into housing across Downtown Boston
September 11, 2025
Boston faces limits to food access with federal SNAP cuts
September 11, 2025
Battle over ‘BU’: Trademark experts weigh in on Baylor, Boston University lawsuit over decades-old logo agreement
Battle over ‘BU’: Trademark experts weigh in on Baylor, Boston University lawsuit over decades-old logo agreement
September 10, 2025
Campaign signs for Boston Democratic mayoral candidate Josh Kraft. Kraft dropped out of the mayoral race Thursday after a 49-point loss to Mayor Michelle Wu in the primary.
Josh Kraft drops out of Boston mayoral race
September 12, 2025
Police give all clear after reports of shooting at UMass Boston
September 11, 2025
City Council discusses affordable housing, recognizes Latinx Heritage Month
September 10, 2025
City Council declares August as Black Business Month
September 10, 2025
At the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s campus an armed individual was reported on the first day of classes Wednesday, Sept. 3. The reported person, a juvenile, carried an airsoft replica firearm. There were no shots fired or injuries.
UMass Lowell latest school targeted by active shooter hoax
September 9, 2025
Boston University’s Engineers Without Borders group at the Ogiek Kwanza Secondary School in Tinet, Kenya. The group is making wells and adding water filtration systems to schools in the area.
BU Engineers Without Borders builds clean, accessible water source for Kenyan school
September 10, 2025
Lorinda Visnick at the Massachusetts State House in downtown Boston. Visnick's internship at the statehouse have her first-hand legislative experience and work closely with senators, state representatives and committee members.
BU alum Lorinda Visnick proves it’s never too late, finds new beginnings at 60
September 10, 2025
Greek Rock decorated in green and gold behind the School of Law. BU students participate in a variety of traditions, including hockey games, club rock paintings, and even late night slices at T. Anthony's Pizzeria.
Paint, pizza, pride: BU students build tradition in the city
June 6, 2025
An invitation from your radio: First WBUR Festival marks station’s 75th anniversary
An invitation from your radio: First WBUR Festival marks station’s 75th anniversary
June 4, 2025
Dalton and the Sheriffs plays their set on the Green Stage at Boston Calling.
Dalton and the Sheriffs called in to kickstart summer at Boston Calling
June 1, 2025
Lorinda Visnick at the Massachusetts State House in downtown Boston. Visnick's internship at the statehouse have her first-hand legislative experience and work closely with senators, state representatives and committee members.
BU alum Lorinda Visnick proves it’s never too late, finds new beginnings at 60
September 10, 2025
Dalton and the Sheriffs plays their set on the Green Stage at Boston Calling.
Dalton and the Sheriffs called in to kickstart summer at Boston Calling
June 1, 2025
Anthony Buono. Buono is a Boston University College of Arts and Sciences alum and the current president of the Town Meeting Members Association. COURTESY OF JOE BOSCO
BU alum, YDSA President Anthony Buono makes strides in Brookline Town Meeting as one of youngest members
May 2, 2025
Matthew Teitelbaum. Teitelbaum will retire as Director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in June. COURTESY OF MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON
The making of ‘a museum for Boston’: MFA director prepares to step down after a decade of change
May 2, 2025
A DiscoverBrookline.com sign. The town of Brookline offers many opportunities for young people to get involved in the local government.
Brookline cultivates space for youth activists, advocates
April 30, 2025
Boston University’s Engineers Without Borders group at the Ogiek Kwanza Secondary School in Tinet, Kenya. The group is making wells and adding water filtration systems to schools in the area.
BU Engineers Without Borders builds clean, accessible water source for Kenyan school
September 10, 2025
The feed in the Sway app. Sway is an app where each day users post one song and can view, like and dislike the songs posted by their friends, allowing users to discover new music.
‘BeReal for music’: BU student develops song sharing platform to ‘Sway’ your music taste in new directions
May 2, 2025
Anthony Buono. Buono is a Boston University College of Arts and Sciences alum and the current president of the Town Meeting Members Association. COURTESY OF JOE BOSCO
BU alum, YDSA President Anthony Buono makes strides in Brookline Town Meeting as one of youngest members
May 2, 2025
Ben & Jerry’s, in partnership with local food influencer Armani Thao, Boston University PRLab and the nonprofit Autism Eats, launched a new ice cream flavor to raise money and awareness for autism-friendly dining during Autism Awareness Month.
Ben & Jerry’s, BU PR Lab, local influencer team up for inclusive ice cream campaign supporting autism awareness
May 1, 2025
Barstool BU’s Instagram post the day before Marathon Monday. Two student Instagram accounts, @slackerbu and @barstoolbu, have built followings as they chronicle the BU student experience, becoming unofficial storytellers of life as a Terrier.
Inside the student-run accounts that shape Comm Ave. campus culture
April 28, 2025
A collection of pieces at the Information, Overload: School of Visual Arts 2025 Alumni Exhibition gallery.
BU arts show explores digital consumerism across generations of SVA alumni
September 8, 2025
The members of New England band Copilot put their index fingers together to demonstrate the band's pre-show ritual. Each artist who played Boston Calling brought their own personal style, which can be seen in their efforts to prepare for their performances. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
From rehearsal rooms to festival stages: Boston Calling behind the scenes
June 2, 2025
Su Yavuz, R&B jazz singer, pianist and rising sophomore at the Berklee College of Music, performs a set with her band. Boston Calling and Berklee partnered this year to showcase the Yavuz’s talent.
Berklee students hit a high note with Boston Calling debut
June 2, 2025
Dalton and the Sheriffs plays their set on the Green Stage at Boston Calling.
Dalton and the Sheriffs called in to kickstart summer at Boston Calling
June 1, 2025
Crowd members put up their flashlights during headliner Avril Lavigne’s set on the second day of Boston Calling. The festival featured various genres — from alternative to country — throughout the weekend.
REVIEW: Boston Calling 2025: 3 days, 3 genres, 3 crowds
May 29, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Collision of love and technology: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid discuss new movie ‘Companion’
January 29, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
REVIEW: ‘The Apprentice’ explores Trump’s origins, but Cohn steals the show
November 4, 2024
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist
REVIEW: Breaking the Cinderella illusion in ‘Anora’
November 4, 2024
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Test your fears with these horror movies that deserve both screams and applause
October 21, 2024
Emma Clement | Graphic Artist
REVIEW: Jason Reitman’s ‘Saturday Night’ thrives on atmosphere, stumbles with depth
October 16, 2024
The Morehouse College Maroon Tigers and the Johnson C. Smith University Golden Bulls prepare for a play. The teams faced off at Harvard Stadium Aug. 30, marking the first time in over 50 years that two historically Black colleges competed in Boston.
HBCU Classic in Boston illuminates the essence of Black college culture
September 4, 2025
Sophomore forward Andrea Di Blasio (7) dribbles the ball down the field during the men’s soccer game on Saturday. The team earned their seventh tie game this season with a final score of 1-1. TRACY LIU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Men’s soccer tops preseason poll, looks for third-consecutive regular season title
August 23, 2025
A statement published by BU Today. After recent allegations of sexual harassment by former women’s soccer coaches, Boston University announced it is looking to external recommendations for athletics policies.
BU launches external review of BU Athletics amid women’s soccer sexual harassment allegations
June 26, 2025
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
June 17, 2025
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
June 14, 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
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
The Post-Up: Kawhi Leonard is back and not to blame
January 22, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
The Post-Up: Why we should be concerned about the aftermath of missed calls
December 4, 2024
Freshman guard Azmar Abdullah (7) bypasses a Wagner College player in a game on Nov. 19. The Terriers lost to Sacred Heart University, 73-65, in a game on Sunday. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Men’s basketball comeback falls short against Pioneers, 73-65
December 3, 2024
Freshman forward Inez Gallegos (33) battles a Northeastern player for the ball during the women’s basketball game on Nov. 4. The Boston University women’s basketball team beat Rider University on Sunday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Ericksen 20-point performance hands Broncs 64-59 loss
December 2, 2024
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
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
5-Minute Major: Hockey is the best sport
April 30, 2025
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist
Pound-for-Pound: The clock is ticking on UFC 317
April 28, 2025
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist
Pound-for-Pound: The BMF belt has lost its purpose
April 22, 2025
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
5-Minute Major: Ovechkin’s goal record is complicated
April 16, 2025
Holly Gustavsen | Co-Photo Editor
Cut the Chicane: Red Bull needs a new strategy
April 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
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
Assistant field hockey coach Liz Ryan in a game against American University in 2019. Ryan came back to Boston University after three years to join the coaching staff of the BU field hockey team. COURTESY OF LIZ RYAN
Back from across the pond, Liz Ryan returns to BU field hockey as assistant coach
September 13, 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
Sophomore forward Andrea Di Blasio (7) dribbles the ball down the field during the men’s soccer game on Saturday. The team earned their seventh tie game this season with a final score of 1-1. TRACY LIU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Men’s soccer tops preseason poll, looks for third-consecutive regular season title
August 23, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
BREAKING: NWSL announces new name for Boston team
March 26, 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
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
After the Whistle: What to make of the remaining teams in the Champions League
March 20, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
After the Whistle: The Champions League knockout stage lives up to its reputation
March 6, 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 perverted ideology of ‘political violence’ | The Dissenting Opinion
The perverted ideology of ‘political violence’ | The Dissenting Opinion
September 12, 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
Since when did less stop being more? | On the Record
Since when did less stop being more? | On the Record
September 10, 2025
Records are romantic | Terms and Conditions
Records are romantic | Terms and Conditions
September 9, 2025
Like Pitbull, I’m Mr. Worldwide | Con-Current Events
Like Pitbull, I’m Mr. Worldwide | Con-Current Events
September 9, 2025
The perverted ideology of ‘political violence’ | The Dissenting Opinion
The perverted ideology of ‘political violence’ | The Dissenting Opinion
September 12, 2025
Since when did less stop being more? | On the Record
Since when did less stop being more? | On the Record
September 10, 2025
Records are romantic | Terms and Conditions
Records are romantic | Terms and Conditions
September 9, 2025
Like Pitbull, I’m Mr. Worldwide | Con-Current Events
Like Pitbull, I’m Mr. Worldwide | Con-Current Events
September 9, 2025
How to beat the freshman fashion crisis | Geek Chic
How to beat the freshman fashion crisis | Geek Chic
June 6, 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
What’s left if we can’t ask 'what if'? | Editorial
What’s left if we can’t ask ‘what if’? | Editorial
May 2, 2025
Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist
BUPD has changed its image since 2005 — is that enough? | Editorial
April 4, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Work-study may level the playing field, but the game isn’t fair | Editorial
March 21, 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: 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
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
OP-ED: Polite queerness isn’t enough
February 15, 2024
Study like an icon
Study like an icon
September 12, 2025
New trends, no new clothes: A vintage-lover’s guide to fall trends | It’s All Been Done Before
New trends, no new clothes: A vintage-lover’s guide to fall trends | It’s All Been Done Before
September 11, 2025
Ask Abby (Or Analise): Your guide to being a lover and fighter
Ask Abby (Or Analise): Your guide to being a lover and fighter
September 8, 2025
Let's bring back unseriousness
Let’s bring back unseriousness
September 7, 2025
By chance, by choice: Giorgio Armani leaves behind a legacy
By chance, by choice: Giorgio Armani leaves behind a legacy
September 4, 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
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
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist
It’s a Lifestyle: Debunking stress relief products
May 1, 2023
Representatives from the Boston University Dog Pound, which represents BU’s student section at hockey games, wave a BU flag while promoting to students.
GALLERY: Students show out in the sun for Splash 2025
September 10, 2025
Vendors selling Red Sox merch at Kenmore Square, across the street from BU’s Marciano Commons.
GALLERY: There’s no culture like Sox culture
June 6, 2025
The members of New England band Copilot put their index fingers together to demonstrate the band's pre-show ritual. Each artist who played Boston Calling brought their own personal style, which can be seen in their efforts to prepare for their performances. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
From rehearsal rooms to festival stages: Boston Calling behind the scenes
June 2, 2025
Boston-born Bebe Stockwell opens the performances on the Green Stage with her set.
GALLERY: Cowboy hats, colored hair at Boston Calling 2025
May 30, 2025
Graduates record videos and throw their caps in the air as confetti falls to signify the end of Commencement.
GALLERY: Caps soar at BU’s Commencement Ceremony
May 26, 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
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor, Josephine Kalbfleisch | DFP Photographer, Lauren Albano | Campus Co-Editor
Musk Foundation donations to BU rocketry club launch debate
February 28, 2025

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Boston University’s West Campus dining hall entrance. The late-night dining service has been closed.

Bay State Underground, Late Night at West Campus, Law School Cafe closures upset BU community

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
September 3, 2025
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[Image] ‘Caught Stealing,’ stop trying to make Aronofsky commercial

By Rachel Bernstein, Contributing Writer
September 4, 2025
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[Image] Ask Abby (Or Analise): Love don’t come easy, you just have to wait

By Analise Bruno, Senior Writer
September 3, 2025
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[Image] OP-ED: You should skip class

By Guest Writer
September 2, 2025
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[Image] Why I’m not scared of getting older…for the most part | Maia’s Inner Monologue

By Maia Penzer, Senior Writer
August 29, 2025
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[Image] It really is that damn phone: How I’m fighting brain rot this summer (and how you can too)

By Erica Schwartz, Lifestyle Editor
July 25, 2025
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[Image] Fascism may be trending, but free speech will always be en vogue | It’s All Been Done Before

By Erica Schwartz, Lifestyle Editor
June 17, 2025
Put in the extra effort to personalize your dorm — you’ll thank yourself later

Put in the extra effort to personalize your dorm — you’ll thank yourself later

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
June 6, 2025
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[Image] The opinion section isn’t fluff — it’s a frontline for student speech | Editorial

By Editors
June 6, 2025
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[Image] Emily Henry’s ‘Great Big Beautiful Life’ was written for journalists | By the Book

By Sana Muneer, Managing Co-Editor
May 27, 2025
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[Image] Met Gala 2025: A night of bold fashion, Black dandyism

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
May 13, 2025
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[Image] 5 iconic leads in 2000s rom-coms that revolutionized happy endings

By Krisha Makharia
May 2, 2025
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[Image] What’s left if we can’t ask ‘what if’? | Editorial

By Editors
May 2, 2025
Franklin Street in Downtown Boston, located in the Financial District and the city’s District 2. In order to combat rising temperatures, Boston City Council met May 9 to discuss expanding urban tree canopies in District 2 neighborhoods that possess disproportionately low urban tree canopy levels compared to other neighborhoods.

[Image] Frolicking: A springtime pastime

By Layla Evans
May 2, 2025
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[Image] Some books are timeless — ‘The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue’ is one of them | By the Book

By Sana Muneer, Managing Co-Editor
April 30, 2025
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[Image] OP-ED: Family first, or America last

By Guest Writer
April 30, 2025
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[Image] The black screens that haunted our pages: social media and activism | Terms and Conditions

By Elyse Bloom
April 15, 2025
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[Image] ‘It’s about old friends’: An ode to rewatching

By Ruby Voge, Opinion Co-Editor
April 16, 2025
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[Image] What I learned my freshman year — that no one told me

By Nino Machavariani
April 24, 2025
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[Image] I adore his fashion designs — I’m inspired by his life journey: Getting to know the iconic Ralph Lauren

By Dean Nachampasak
April 30, 2025
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[Image] My blue jeans: A two-and-a-half year journey of obsession

By Gabriel Martins
May 2, 2025
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[Image] A sustaining Sunday sauce

By Isabella Panichi
April 24, 2025
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[Image] Reject conspiracy, embrace craftsmanship | Wear Me This

By Sujena Soumyanath
April 22, 2025
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[Image] Ask Abby (or Analise): I’m not “fineeee.” Please learn how to flirt — it’s 2025

By Analise Bruno, Senior Writer
April 22, 2025
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[Image] Democracy dies in brightness | Con-Current Events

By Frank Yang
April 29, 2025
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[Image] Cambridge brothel bust: a fight for anonymity, city councilor implicated

By Liam Dunne, Associate City Editor
April 25, 2025
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[Image] Superfine or Superficial? | Geek Chic

By Anjola Odukoya
April 29, 2025
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[Image] Ask Abby (Or Analise): Why is everyone so scared of a little long distance?

By Analise Bruno, Senior Writer
April 13, 2025
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[Image] Beyond AAPI Heritage Month | Identity Unveiled

By Rebecca Peng
April 24, 2025
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[Image] Copy, Paste, Curate

By Chloe Saint Mard
April 23, 2025
Email about the Class of 2025 Leadership Reception. Boston University Moot Court Organization opted not to present at the Student Leaders Dinner held by the Office of the President April 7 after it was informed it had to remove two slides from its presentation by the Dean of Students’ office.

‘Not the appropriate time or place’: DOS calls for BU Moot Court to alter Student Leaders Dinner presentation, removing sanctuary campus requests, feedback for SAO

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
April 23, 2025
Lucy Dacus performing with her band Sunday. Dacus played two shows at MGM Music Hall at Fenway Sunday and Monday.

REVIEW: And the crowd is…crying? Lucy Dacus’ talent for emotional storytelling was clear at her Boston stop

By Emma Clement and Holly Gustavsen
April 22, 2025
The front page of the Public Schools of Brookline website. In a U.S. Department of Education letter sent on April 3, states were told they risked losing federal funding for educational institutions that use DEI programs under the justification that they violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

Massachusetts reaffirms commitment to DEI in K-12 schools despite Trump administration’s threat to revoke funding

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
April 11, 2025
A protester holds up a sign reading “Protect Our Students” during a university-wide walkout hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine at Marsh Plaza Friday. The protest featured faculty and student speakers from Boston University and surrounding universities and a march down Commonwealth Avenue. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

SJP holds ‘Liberation Week’ faculty, student walkout at Marsh Plaza

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
March 30, 2025
The Boston University Center for English Language and Orientation Programs. President Donald Trump designated English as the United States’s official language earlier this week, causing concern for some BU students and faculty. ANH HUYNH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Trump order declaring English as official US language prompts dialogue on role of language diversity

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
March 7, 2025

Boston, Chelsea, Somerville defend sanctuary city policies amid increased ICE activity

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
February 28, 2025
A welcome sign in Boston University’s LGBTQIA+ resource center. Boston athletes respond to President Donald Trump signing an executive order Feb. 6 that bans transgender women from competing in women’s sports within educational institutions and their athletic associations. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘It’s a performance in hate’: Boston athletes, community react to executive order banning trans women from competing in women’s sports

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
February 20, 2025
A Target store in Fenway. People are boycotting Target after the company started rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, but small business owners who sell their products through Target are concerned the boycott will negatively affect them. JERRY SHI/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Target’s DEI rollbacks spark debate on whether boycotts effectively show support for minority-owned businesses

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
February 20, 2025
Protesters in front of a Tesla store on Boylston Street Saturday. Around 30 citizens gathered to protest the political actions of Elon Musk, a movement started by a Bostonian that is gaining national traction. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston-born ‘Tesla Takeover’ protest sparks national movement against Elon Musk

By Lauren Albano and Emma Clement
February 16, 2025
The marquee of Coolidge Corner Theater. The theater is showing a documentary titled “No Other Land” about the villages of Masafer Yatta in the West Bank. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Oscar-nominated documentary ‘No Other Land’ screens at Coolidge Corner Theatre amid lack of U.S. distribution

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
February 13, 2025
Quality Contracting vans parked outside of Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development building. A leak occurred in the fifth floor bathroom of Wheelock on Thursday and forced professors to relocate their Friday classes. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Flooding on Wheelock fifth floor causes class relocations, continued disruptions

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
December 9, 2024
Boston University Student Body President Akwasi Antwi speaks at a Boston University Student Government meeting on Oct. 21. At its meeting on Monday, StuGov approved two funding requests, heard the Semi-Annual Report from the Judicial Advisory Commission and created the Awards and Recognition Committee. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

StuGov approves funding requests, hears JAC Semi-Annual Report, approves creation of Awards and Recognition Committee

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
December 3, 2024
A sign for the Boston University Profession Clothing Closet displayed at the BU Center for Career Development. The previously free service has switched from a donation-based model to an external vendor, which charges $60 for a month-long rental of six clothing items. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Professional Clothing Closet replaces original free model with new $60 system

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
November 20, 2024
Student Government President Akwasi Antwi speaking during President Melissa Gilliam’s inauguration. The Student Activities Office Allocations Board changed its guidelines for the Boston University student organizations' funding requests, causing groups to request funding from the BU Student Government. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student clubs, organizations go to StuGov for funding following Allocations Board guideline shifts

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
November 15, 2024
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