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Podcaster Alex Cooper claims harassment is ‘still happening’ within BU women’s soccer program, University responds to allegations
June 14, 2025
Alex Cooper of ‘Call Her Daddy’ alleges sexual harassment by former BU women’s soccer coach
June 10, 2025
El Centro Mexican Restaurant located in Boston’s South End. El Centro is one of the 37 restaurants recently awarded with a liquor license in the City of Boston’s effort to revitalize nightlife.
Boston leaders attempt to revitalize nightlife despite legislative hurdles, community criticism
June 6, 2025
Joe’s restaurant on Newbury Street, a popular neighborhood strip lined with retail stores and places to eat. Both customers and restaurant owners expressed their worries about the potential effects of the Trump administration’s tariffs on Boston businesses.
Boston restaurants may face rising prices, loss of consumers should Trump tariffs take effect
June 6, 2025
Members of Boston University’s former Students for Justice in Palestine rally at Marsh Plaza March 5 after being placed on probation by the Student Activities Office. SJP and BU’s chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America both faced disciplinary action from SAO during the spring semester.
SJP, YDSA face disciplinary action at BU, raises concerns over free expression
June 6, 2025
Podcaster Alex Cooper claims harassment is ‘still happening’ within BU women’s soccer program, University responds to allegations
June 14, 2025
Alex Cooper of ‘Call Her Daddy’ alleges sexual harassment by former BU women’s soccer coach
June 10, 2025
Members of Boston University’s former Students for Justice in Palestine rally at Marsh Plaza March 5 after being placed on probation by the Student Activities Office. SJP and BU’s chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America both faced disciplinary action from SAO during the spring semester.
SJP, YDSA face disciplinary action at BU, raises concerns over free expression
June 6, 2025
Two representatives from The Daily Free Press interviewing Boston University President Melissa Gilliam in 2024. This past school year, Gilliam’s first as BU’s president, was a challenging time for universities, eliciting several calls to action from Gilliam and the administration itself.
BU President Melissa Gilliam reflects on ‘unusual’ year for universities, stresses community
June 6, 2025
Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies has experienced a high number of retirements from senior colleagues over the last few years. Despite faculty changes, current Pardee faculty voiced their confidence in junior professors and new hires to continue the school’s mission.
Wave of retirements at Pardee brings new professors, school maintains founding vision
June 6, 2025
El Centro Mexican Restaurant located in Boston’s South End. El Centro is one of the 37 restaurants recently awarded with a liquor license in the City of Boston’s effort to revitalize nightlife.
Boston leaders attempt to revitalize nightlife despite legislative hurdles, community criticism
June 6, 2025
Joe’s restaurant on Newbury Street, a popular neighborhood strip lined with retail stores and places to eat. Both customers and restaurant owners expressed their worries about the potential effects of the Trump administration’s tariffs on Boston businesses.
Boston restaurants may face rising prices, loss of consumers should Trump tariffs take effect
June 6, 2025
Fenway Park workers distribute packets of peanuts outside the ballpark before the game on Fenway Opening Day April 4. More than 1,000 UNITE HERE Local 26 union workers employed at MGM Music Hall and Fenway Park will vote from June 13 to 15 to authorize the first concessions workers’ strike in Fenway history.
Local 26 union workers at Fenway Park, MGM Music Hall prepare for June 13-15 strike vote
May 19, 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.
Boston City Council considers plans for cooling centers, urban tree canopies amid rising temperatures
May 16, 2025
Protestors at a rally organized by Boylston Students for Justice in Palestine Friday. Boylston SJP members protested an article published by Emerson College’s student newspaper. The article contained bodycam footage of the police raid on Boylston SJP’s pro-Palestine encampment last year.
The Berkeley Beacon bodycam article sparks protest, backlash over student journalist ethics
May 2, 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
High heels including strappy, stiletto and platform lined up on the table in front of Boston University’s Marsh Chapel. BU Student Government’s Sexual Assault Prevention department’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, where male-identifying students walked a mile in high heels to spread awareness of sexual violence against women.
Male-identifying students at BU walk a mile in high heels to raise awareness about sexual violence
May 12, 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
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
Kenneth Lutchen. Lutchen was recently recognized as an American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow. COURTESY OF KENNETH LUTCHEN
BU’s renowned Kenneth Lutchen honored as an American Association of Science Fellow
April 15, 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
An Instagram post advertising BU Filipino Student Association’s Speaker Series with Marizza Delgado. Delgado spoke to the organization about her journey in data science and pageantry Saturday.
‘More than a crown’: Marizza Delgado finds confidence in data science, pageant runway, cross-culture identity
April 14, 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
Audience members dance to Avril Lavigne’s set on Day 2 of the 2025 Boston Calling music festival. This year’s lineup featured musicians from a variety of genres, including emo pop-punk band Fall Out Boy, hip-hop artist T-Pain and country singers Luke Combs and Sheryl Crow.
Boston Calling Music Festival 2025 attracts widespread fanbase
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
Podcaster Alex Cooper claims harassment is ‘still happening’ within BU women’s soccer program, University responds to allegations
June 14, 2025
Alex Cooper of ‘Call Her Daddy’ alleges sexual harassment by former BU women’s soccer coach
June 10, 2025
Men’s basketball coach Joe Jones huddles up with players during a game in February. Jones, who is entering his fifteenth year as head coach, shared his excitement about the team’s participation in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase against Harvard University Nov. 22.
Men’s basketball set to participate in Hall of Fame showcase
June 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
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
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
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
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
After the Whistle: a fitting goodbye to Goodison leads to an intensifying title race
February 20, 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
How to beat the freshman fashion crisis | Geek Chic
How to beat the freshman fashion crisis | Geek Chic
June 6, 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
'Pizzagate' and how social media has created a pandemic of misinformation | Terms and Conditions
‘Pizzagate’ and how social media has created a pandemic of misinformation | Terms and Conditions
May 2, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Brendan Galvin.
Letter from the Editor: Crossing the finish line
May 2, 2025
How to beat the freshman fashion crisis | Geek Chic
How to beat the freshman fashion crisis | Geek Chic
June 6, 2025
'Pizzagate' and how social media has created a pandemic of misinformation | Terms and Conditions
‘Pizzagate’ and how social media has created a pandemic of misinformation | Terms and Conditions
May 2, 2025
Sports and fashion can’t resist collaborating — at the expense of consumer wallets | Wear Me This
Sports and fashion can’t resist collaborating — at the expense of consumer wallets | Wear Me This
April 30, 2025
Democracy dies in brightness | Con-Current Events
Democracy dies in brightness | Con-Current Events
April 29, 2025
Superfine or Superficial? | Geek Chic
Superfine or Superficial? | Geek Chic
April 29, 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
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Journalism will always be about people — AI can’t change that | Editorial
February 28, 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: 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
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
OP-ED: We invite BU to join us in the fight against gun violence
January 28, 2024
To all the freshmen I’ve never met before | Just Gabbing
To all the freshmen I’ve never met before | Just Gabbing
June 6, 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
June 6, 2025
Emily Henry’s ‘Great Big Beautiful Life’ was written for journalists | By the Book
Emily Henry’s ‘Great Big Beautiful Life’ was written for journalists | By the Book
May 27, 2025
Met Gala 2025: A night of bold fashion, Black dandyism
Met Gala 2025: A night of bold fashion, Black dandyism
May 13, 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.
Frolicking: A springtime pastime
May 2, 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
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
Parfait Soliel performs “We Will” at the main stage.
GALLERY: Culture Blooms in Downtown with Japan Festival Boston
May 2, 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
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Gender Justice: ‘Shadow and Bone’ gives a refreshing take on powerful women

By Meredith Varner
April 28, 2021
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Gender Justice: Adolescent girls need our support more than our regulations

By Meredith Varner
April 23, 2021
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Gender Justice: The lack of gender equality in health care is life-threatening

By Meredith Varner
April 16, 2021
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Gender Justice: Lived experience does not invalidate a journalist

By Meredith Varner
April 12, 2021
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Gender Justice: Can we start treating our women in sports better?

By Meredith Varner
April 2, 2021
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Gender Justice: Your lack of intersectional feminism has real consequences

By Meredith Varner
March 26, 2021
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Gender Justice: It is time to stop responding to women’s complaints, fears with ‘not all men’

By Meredith Varner
March 18, 2021
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Gender Justice: The sexual abuse to prison pipeline for women and girls

By Meredith Varner
March 5, 2021
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Gender Justice: Time to unpack your internalized misogyny

By Meredith Varner
February 26, 2021
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Gender Justice: The toxicity of ‘fanboys’

By Meredith Varner
February 19, 2021
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Gender Justice: Republicans’ hatred for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has gone too far

By Meredith Varner
February 12, 2021
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Gender Justice: We need to better address domestic violence

By Meredith Varner
February 5, 2021
Gender Justice: The pandemic revealed deep-rooted gender inequality persists

Gender Justice: The pandemic revealed deep-rooted gender inequality persists

By Meredith Varner
January 29, 2021
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American Protest: The Trump administration has turned into a real circus

By Meredith Varner
December 8, 2020
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American Protest: Why is a man in a skirt so upsetting?

By Meredith Varner
December 1, 2020
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American Protest: Stop blaming progressives for your issues, Democrats

By Meredith Varner
November 19, 2020
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American Protest: The end of the Trump era

By Meredith Varner
November 13, 2020
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American Protest: Biden’s campaign highlights unity, Trump’s emphasizes division

By Meredith Varner
November 2, 2020
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American Protest: Big Pharma is guilty, but now we must help those suffering on the streets

By Meredith Varner
October 27, 2020
American Protest: American democracy is facing a potentially violent crisis

American Protest: American democracy is facing a potentially violent crisis

By Meredith Varner
October 20, 2020
American Protest: Political debates highlight social barriers faced by women in power

American Protest: Political debates highlight social barriers faced by women in power

By Meredith Varner
October 13, 2020
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American Protest: Prison reform starts with enfranchisement of felons

By Meredith Varner
October 6, 2020
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American Protest: America, please do not jeopardize our reproductive rights

By Meredith Varner
September 27, 2020
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American Protest: We must recognize the difficulties students are facing

By Meredith Varner
September 20, 2020
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American Protest: West Coast fires show climate change is happening now

By Meredith Varner
September 17, 2020
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American Protest: America, you failed during this pandemic.

By Meredith Varner
September 3, 2020
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You’re back — now don’t mess it up!

By Meredith Varner
August 30, 2020
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The Next Four Years: The lessons you aren’t expecting to learn

By Meredith Varner
June 12, 2020
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American Protest: Global warming means more disease and illness

By Meredith Varner
April 28, 2020
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American Protest: Native Americans are humans, not costumes or mascots

By Meredith Varner
April 22, 2020
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American Protest: Large oversight by the government puts vulnerable people at risk

By Meredith Varner
April 14, 2020
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American Protest: A call to action from a New Jersey citizen — please take this seriously

By Meredith Varner
April 6, 2020
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American Protest: Test scores becoming optional should stay that way

By Meredith Varner
March 31, 2020
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American Protest: “Vote blue no matter who” has never been more important

By Meredith Varner
March 25, 2020
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American Protest: The media is not your enemy

By Meredith Varner
March 18, 2020
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American Protest: Climate change deniers reveal their desperation with Naomi Seibt

By Meredith Varner
March 2, 2020
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American Protest: New tactics in the fight against the opioid crisis should be welcomed

By Meredith Varner
February 24, 2020
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American Protest: Taylor Swift deserves better

By Meredith Varner
February 19, 2020
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American Protest: The Medal of Freedom has lost its honor and meaning

By Meredith Varner
February 11, 2020
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American Protest: Victoria’s Secret is built on abuse and body shaming

By Meredith Varner
February 6, 2020
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American Protest: The Breakdown of Trump’s Ridiculous Speech at the March for Life

By Meredith Varner
January 28, 2020
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American Protest: Militias in Richmond prove the immediate need for stricter gun control laws

By Meredith Varner
January 20, 2020
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American Protest: We can do better in preventing the spread of HIV

By Meredith Varner
December 3, 2019
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American Protest: Fracking should cease immediately for the sake of Americans’ health

By Meredith Varner
November 26, 2019
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American Protest: Movember addresses a problem we do not talk about enough

By Meredith Varner
November 18, 2019
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American Protest: Virginity testing is outdated and barbaric

By Meredith Varner
November 12, 2019
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American Protest: We should stop having the conversation about renewable energy and start using it

By Meredith Varner
November 4, 2019
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American Protest: Every child deserves a warm and healthy meal at school

By Meredith Varner
October 27, 2019
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American Protest: Trump’s attacks on the press are harmful to many, including me

By Meredith Varner
October 24, 2019
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American Protest: Police must remove the targets from the backs of every black person in America

By Meredith Varner
October 16, 2019
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American Protest: Prison reform is necessary to save lives

By Meredith Varner
October 6, 2019
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American Protest: Clean drinking water should be a guaranteed right for all Americans

By Meredith Varner
October 1, 2019
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American Protest: The Methadone Mile needs to be a top priority for Boston

By Meredith Varner
September 22, 2019
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American Protest: Transgender women of color are under attack in America

By Meredith Varner
September 16, 2019
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American Protest: Trump handled Hurricane Dorian with indecency and neglect

By Meredith Varner
September 10, 2019
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American Protest: New methane curbs will produce more Dorians

By Meredith Varner
September 4, 2019
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American Protest: U.S. needs more awareness and legislation to prevent mass shootings, not less

By Meredith Varner
September 3, 2019
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Varner: What to do with your new freedom in college

By Meredith Varner
June 13, 2019
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American Protest: It is time to declare a national emergency for climate change

By Meredith Varner
April 24, 2019
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American Protest: Trump continues his assault on Muslim community

By Meredith Varner
April 17, 2019
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American Protest: Georgia ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion bill would take us back in time

By Meredith Varner
April 11, 2019
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American Protest: Climate change is contributing to flooding in the Midwest

By Meredith Varner
April 1, 2019
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American Protest: Our children are being murdered

By Meredith Varner
March 26, 2019
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American Protest: College admissions scandal is just tip of iceberg

By Meredith Varner
March 18, 2019
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American Protest: Erase the stigma around AIDS and HIV by educating people

By Meredith Varner
March 4, 2019
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American Protest: Trump’s new climate panel will include a climate change denier

By Meredith Varner
February 26, 2019
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The Roman Catholic Church continues to find excuses for its sex scandals

By Meredith Varner
February 19, 2019
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American Protest: The Trail of Tears was a joke to Donald Trump

By Meredith Varner
February 11, 2019
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American Protest: The inhumane treatment of inmates reflects poorly on the criminal justice system

By Meredith Varner
February 4, 2019
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American Protest: The New York abortion legislation is a win for women and their health

By Meredith Varner
January 30, 2019
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American Protest: Dissecting the MAGA hat-wearing teen and Native American elder social media firestorm

By Meredith Varner
January 22, 2019
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American Protest: Trump administration does not care about anything but money

By Meredith Varner
December 9, 2018
American Protest: Are Nazi salutes at school OK now?

American Protest: Are Nazi salutes at school OK now?

By Meredith Varner
December 2, 2018
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American Protest: Trump admin hides from climate change

By Meredith Varner
November 29, 2018
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American Protest: Trump continues to step on the First Amendment

By Meredith Varner
November 15, 2018
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American Protest: Voting is made difficult in America by Republicans

By Meredith Varner
November 8, 2018
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American Protest: Stacking the federal courts is not democratic

By Meredith Varner
October 29, 2018
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American Protest: The appalling disenfranchisement of Native Americans

By Meredith Varner
October 22, 2018
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American Protest: Stop denying science

By Meredith Varner
October 15, 2018
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American Protest: Roe v. Wade is threatened now more than ever

By Meredith Varner
October 8, 2018
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American Protest: Midterm elections are our chance

By Meredith Varner
October 1, 2018
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American Protest: The importance of #WhyIDidntReport

By Meredith Varner
September 26, 2018
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American Protest: How does Trump make it about him every time?

By Meredith Varner
September 16, 2018
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American Protest: Serena Williams deserves better

By Meredith Varner
September 13, 2018
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American Protest: McCain was everything Trump is not

By Meredith Varner
September 6, 2018
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American Protest: Advice for incoming freshmen — dive right in

By Meredith Varner
June 5, 2018
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American Protest: The lynching memorial is a good start to amending our past

By Meredith Varner
May 1, 2018
American Protest: EPA transparency is false

American Protest: EPA transparency is false

By Meredith Varner
April 26, 2018
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American Protest: The prison system is broken and needs fixing

By Meredith Varner
April 19, 2018
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American Protest: The Trump administration is killing our planet

By Meredith Varner
April 11, 2018
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American Protest: How Trump spent his Easter

By Meredith Varner
April 3, 2018
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American Protest: March to make a difference

By Meredith Varner
March 26, 2018
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American Protest: It’s unfair to blame students for shootings

By Meredith Varner
March 22, 2018

American Protest: We do not need a military parade

By Meredith Varner
March 14, 2018
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American Protest: It’s time to start listening to the future leaders of America

By Meredith Varner
February 27, 2018
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American Protest: Will he ever accept the truth?

By Meredith Varner
February 21, 2018
American Protest: Trump’s complete disregard for women’s rights

American Protest: Trump’s complete disregard for women’s rights

By Meredith Varner
February 14, 2018
American Protest: Offshore drilling will hurt the planet

American Protest: Offshore drilling will hurt the planet

By Meredith Varner
February 6, 2018
American Protest: 2018 Grammys highlight male domination in the music industry

American Protest: 2018 Grammys highlight male domination in the music industry

By Meredith Varner
February 2, 2018
American Protest: Why this year’s Golden Globes were so important

American Protest: Why this year’s Golden Globes were so important

By Meredith Varner
January 21, 2018
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