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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
Graduates huddle up and cheer for a photo at the end of Commencement. Gilliam concluded her speech with a reminder to the graduates that “once a Terrier, always a Terrier.”
‘Once a Terrier, always a Terrier’: Class of 2025 honored at BU’s 152nd Commencement ceremony
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
Students gathered in the Metcalf Ballroom at the George Sherman Union for the annual Senior Breakfast, where they heard from several guest speakers and performers. President Melissa Gilliam announced the Commencement speaker as well as three honorary degree recipients.
Actress, alum Emily Deschanel announced as BU’s 152nd Commencement speaker
May 2, 2025
Informational handouts and forms from Boston University’s International Students and Scholars office. Multiple student organizations at Boston University are calling for BU to declare itself a sanctuary campus in light of the Trump administration’s stricter immigration policies.
International students’ status remain uncertain amidst Trump administration efforts, calls for sanctuary campus continue
May 2, 2025
BU’s Center for Autism Research Excellence, directed by Professor Emerita Helen Tager-Flusberg. Several professors at BU, including Flusberg, voiced concerns about the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s plan to discover the root cause of autism.
‘Autism is not a simple disease’: RFK Jr.’s claims spark waves of backlash from BU autism researchers
May 20, 2025
Graduates huddle up and cheer for a photo at the end of Commencement. Gilliam concluded her speech with a reminder to the graduates that “once a Terrier, always a Terrier.”
‘Once a Terrier, always a Terrier’: Class of 2025 honored at BU’s 152nd Commencement ceremony
May 19, 2025
Students gathered in the Metcalf Ballroom at the George Sherman Union for the annual Senior Breakfast, where they heard from several guest speakers and performers. President Melissa Gilliam announced the Commencement speaker as well as three honorary degree recipients.
Actress, alum Emily Deschanel announced as BU’s 152nd Commencement speaker
May 2, 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
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
A passport issued by the United States of America. Students have expressed concern over the legality of the Trump administration’s recent visa revocations, which have temporarily been reinstated.
International students, lawyers react to visa revocations, their temporary reinstatement
May 2, 2025
A protestor holds up a sign in support of the Wellesley Organized Academic Workers Union March 31. Wellesley College professors ended a month-long strike April 24 without gaining a union contract, returning to classrooms and lecture halls that suffered under their absence.
Wellesley College deals with aftermath of a month-long strike at end of semester
May 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Juliana Pasquarosa and Grant Ellis during the “Finale and After the Final Rose” episode of “The Bachelor.” With the engagement, Pasquarosa became the first-ever winner in franchise history hailing from Massachusetts. COURTESY OF THE BACHELOR
The Bachelor’s Grant Ellis, Juliana Pasquarosa ship up to Boston after season finale
April 28, 2025
The Berklee Popular Music Institute website. The Berklee Popular Music Institute hosted its 23rd annual showcase at Brighton Music Hall Friday.
Berklee Popular Music Institute showcases student talent onstage, behind the scenes at Brighton Music Hall
April 28, 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
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
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
BU Figure Skating Club. The club figure skating team won its eighth collegiate national title. COURTESY OF SHERRY CHEN/BU FIGURE SKATING CLUB
Club figure skating pushes through tragedy, takes home record eighth national title
May 2, 2025
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
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
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
Senior infielder Kayla Roncin (21) at bat in a game against Yale on March 19. The Boston University softball team beat Colgate University 26-2 in a three-game set on April 7. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Softball’s game three offensive explosion punctuates sweep against Colgate
April 9, 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
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
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
OP-ED: Family first, or America last
OP-ED: Family first, or America last
April 30, 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
Heed this warning: Social media has a cost to our health | Terms and Conditions
Heed this warning: Social media has a cost to our health | Terms and Conditions
April 24, 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
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Our future shouldn’t be prevented by our own indifference | Editorial
February 7, 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
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
5 iconic leads in 2000s rom-coms that revolutionized happy endings
5 iconic leads in 2000s rom-coms that revolutionized happy endings
May 2, 2025
Suzanne Collins delivers horror and heartbreak in her newest book: ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ | Required Reading
Suzanne Collins delivers horror and heartbreak in her newest book: ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ | Required Reading
May 2, 2025
My blue jeans: A two-and-a-half year journey of obsession
My blue jeans: A two-and-a-half year journey of obsession
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
Parfait Soliel performs “We Will” at the main stage.
GALLERY: Culture Blooms in Downtown with Japan Festival Boston
May 2, 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
April 22, 2025
Alphonce Felix Simbu (left), Cybrian Kotut (middle) and Conner Mantz (right) running in the Boston Marathon. The 129th Boston Marathon took place on Monday.
‘This is what being a Bostonian is’: Boston Marathon unites city in day of records, celebration
April 22, 2025
Chief of Communications for Providence Public Schools Suzanne Ouellette. Ouellette was a staff photographer for the FreeP from 1997 to 1999. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
GALLERY: Behind the lens of The Daily Free Press
April 4, 2025
Men’s gold medal winner Ilia Malinin of the USA poses with an American flag after the competition. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
GALLERY: Team USA dominates 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships
April 1, 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.
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Junior forward Victoria Bach's 23 points are tied for first on the team. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey on five-game win streak after topping Harvard, Princeton

By Ranya Mufti
November 27, 2016
Junior forward Victoria Bach had a hat trick on Friday night. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey splits weekend series with Maine

By Ranya Mufti
November 13, 2016
Sophomore midfielder Allie Doggett finished the 2016 regular season with three goals and two assists. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 14 field hockey bests Bucknell, falls to American in Patriot League Tournament

By Ranya Mufti
November 6, 2016
PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey’s offensive depth key to early success

By Ranya Mufti
November 2, 2016
Following their win over Fordham this weekend, the men's and women's swimming and diving teams take the pool at FitRec this weekend. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams top Fordham

By Ranya Mufti
November 1, 2016
Junior Victoria Bach is just the second Terrier ever to score 20 goals in three straight seasons. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Special teams imperative in women’s hockey second straight loss to Northeastern

By Ranya Mufti
October 26, 2016
Freshman forward Natasza Tarnowski scored her second goal in BU's recent loss to Northeastern. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey set for midweek rematch with Northeastern

By Ranya Mufti
October 25, 2016
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Men’s and women’s cross country compete in Rothenberg Run

By Ranya Mufti
October 20, 2016
Senior forward Maddie Elia has seven points thus far for the Terriers. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Women’s hockey has mixed results in weekend series against Penn State

By Ranya Mufti
October 16, 2016
Sophomore forward Sammy Davis leads the team in points thus far with eight. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Women’s hockey aims to bounce back in weekend series at Penn State

By Ranya Mufti
October 13, 2016
Amanda Cassera now has six goals and two assists on the year. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 15 field hockey tops Bucknell, stops 4-game skid

By Ranya Mufti
October 10, 2016
The BU softball team will have a new staff member this season. PHOTO BY BRIGID KING/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Softball staff adds former America East Tournament MVP Dulkis

By Ranya Mufti
October 4, 2016
Senior goalkeeper Cammy Jensen made five saves for the Terriers on Thursday. PHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 13 field hockey loses third straight to Harvard

By Ranya Mufti
September 30, 2016
Senior forward Alexis Crossley looks for success on the rink and on the bike this year. PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Women’s hockey senior Alexis Crossley to bike cross-country this summer

By Ranya Mufti
September 22, 2016
Junior fullback/midfielder Allie Renzi scored in BU's win over Colgate. PHOTO BY JUSITN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 9 field hockey claims seventh-straight victory against Colgate

By Ranya Mufti
September 19, 2016
PHOTO COURTESY MIKE TURESKI

Cross country opens fall season with success at Nassaney Invitational

By Ranya Mufti
September 15, 2016
Sophomore Allie Dogged scored her first goal of the season over the weekend. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 13 field hockey claims first 6-0 start in program history

By Ranya Mufti
September 11, 2016
Senior captain Hester Van der Laan has impressed in the early going for the Terriers. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 13 field hockey on track for another successful season

By Ranya Mufti
September 7, 2016
PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s lacrosse advances to Patriot League semifinals with win over Bucknell

By Ranya Mufti
May 4, 2016
Sophomore attack Avery Donahoe has tallied eight goals and six assists so far this season. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s lacrosse set to face Holy Cross in penultimate regular season contest

By Ranya Mufti
April 20, 2016
Taylor Hardison now has 29 points on the year through five goals and 24 assists. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS FILE PHOTO

Women’s lacrosse’s first-half woes squash comeback efforts vs. Navy

By Ranya Mufti
April 19, 2016
PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s lacrosse gears up for Navy trip

By Ranya Mufti
April 15, 2016
Ally Adams now leads BU in points through 14 goals and nine assists. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DFP FILE PHOTO

Loyola snaps women’s lacrosse’s two-game winning streak

By Ranya Mufti
March 27, 2016
BU is riding a two-game winning streak before Loyola visits Nickerson Field. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s lacrosse prepares for match against Loyola Maryland

By Ranya Mufti
March 24, 2016
Rebecca Leslie helped pace BU towards yet another Hockey East semifinal appearance. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey beats Vermont, advances in Hockey East Tournament

By Ranya Mufti
February 29, 2016
Ally Adams has emerged as one of several strong senior leaders. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DFP FILE PHOTO

Women’s lacrosse, UMass Amherst set for midseason contest

By Ranya Mufti
February 24, 2016
Senior captain Kayla Tutino scored in Saturday's matchup with Northeastern. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey splits Northeastern weekend, learns Hockey East fate

By Ranya Mufti
February 22, 2016
BU begins its season with a tall task against Boston College. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DFP FILE PHOTO

Women’s lacrosse hosts Boston College in season opener

By Ranya Mufti
February 12, 2016
Sophomore Victoria Bach has seven points in her last four games. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey faces Harvard in Beanpot consolation game

By Ranya Mufti
February 8, 2016
BU once again missed out on the Beanpot's championship game. PHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey falls short in Beanpot Tournament against Northeastern

By Ranya Mufti
February 3, 2016
Senior Kayla Tutino got back in the point column Saturday afternoon. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

Women’s hockey tops Merrimack in final game before Beanpot Tournament

By Ranya Mufti
February 1, 2016
Junior Samantha Sutherland has 16 points on the year from six goals and 10 assists. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DFP FILE PHOTO

Final Merrimack contest awaits women’s hockey ahead of Beanpot

By Ranya Mufti
January 29, 2016
Sophomore forward Sammy Davis had an impact over the weekend. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

Women’s hockey prepares for matchup against No. 4 Quinnipiac

By Ranya Mufti
January 20, 2016
PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DFP FILE PHOTO

Women’s hockey takes on UConn in home-and-home series

By Ranya Mufti
December 4, 2015
PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/DFP FILE PHOTO

Women’s hockey prepares for weekend series against Merrimack

By Ranya Mufti
November 20, 2015
PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 15 field hockey continues success in high-pressure situations

By Ranya Mufti
November 12, 2015
PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 14 field hockey bests American, wins second straight Patriot League Championship

By Ranya Mufti
November 9, 2015
PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DFP FILE PHOTO

Defensive mistakes, puck possession cost women’s hockey against No. 2 BC

By Ranya Mufti
November 9, 2015
PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/DFP FILE PHOTO

Erin O’Neil, women’s hockey dominate Yale, earn third straight win

By Ranya Mufti
November 4, 2015
PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 15 women’s hockey readies for Yale, second game in three days

By Ranya Mufti
November 3, 2015
PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 15 women’s hockey earns second consecutive win vs. UNH

By Ranya Mufti
November 2, 2015
PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 15 field hockey visits No. 5 Wake Forest in season finale

By Ranya Mufti
October 30, 2015
PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 17 field hockey blanks Bucknell for Patriot League regular season title on Senior Day

By Ranya Mufti
October 26, 2015
PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 10 women’s ice hockey looks for revenge vs. No. 9 Northeastern, Vermont

By Ranya Mufti
October 23, 2015
PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 17 field hockey splits second consecutive weekend series vs. Lehigh, No. 2 UConn

By Ranya Mufti
October 19, 2015
PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DFP FILE PHOTO

Erin O’Neil shines as No. 9 women’s hockey splits weekend set

By Ranya Mufti
October 13, 2015
PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 17 field hockey splits weekend with No. 4 Duke, Holy Cross

By Ranya Mufti
October 13, 2015
PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Upperclass leadership vital to No. 17 field hockey’s success

By Ranya Mufti
October 5, 2015
PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Rebecca Russo’s heroics, Sammy Davis’ explosive debut key opening-weekend sweep for No. 8 women’s hockey

By Ranya Mufti
October 5, 2015
PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 8 women’s ice hockey blanks Guelph in season-opening exhibition

By Ranya Mufti
September 28, 2015
PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DFP FILE PHOTO

Poulin-less women’s hockey begins quest for fifth straight Hockey East title

By Ranya Mufti
September 24, 2015
PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 17 field hockey shines in Patriot League debut against Lafayette

By Ranya Mufti
September 21, 2015
PHOTO COURTESY BRADFORDST219/FLICKR

No. 17 field hockey open conference play with Lafayette clash

By Ranya Mufti
September 17, 2015
PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 19 field hockey splits weekend series with No. 10 BC, Providence

By Ranya Mufti
September 15, 2015
PHOTO BY AMELIA WELLS/DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 19 Field hockey to face first test in rival No. 10 BC

By Ranya Mufti
September 10, 2015
Junior midfielder Hester van der Laan. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DFP FILE PHOTO

Field hockey opens season with weekend split

By Ranya Mufti
September 2, 2015
Turnovers, tough defense plague men’s lacrosse against Harvard in third straight loss

Turnovers, tough defense plague men’s lacrosse against Harvard in third straight loss

By Ranya Mufti
April 8, 2015
No. 19 men’s lacrosse continues impressive win streak with the help of storming offense

No. 19 men’s lacrosse continues impressive win streak with the help of storming offense

By Ranya Mufti
March 24, 2015
No. 7 women’s hockey advances to Hockey East semifinals with sweep over Vermont

No. 7 women’s hockey advances to Hockey East semifinals with sweep over Vermont

By Ranya Mufti
March 2, 2015
No. 6 women’s hockey ties No. 1 Boston College in heated overtime contest

No. 6 women’s hockey ties No. 1 Boston College in heated overtime contest

By Ranya Mufti
February 23, 2015
No. 6 women’s hockey earns weekend sweep over Providence

No. 6 women’s hockey earns weekend sweep over Providence

By Ranya Mufti
February 17, 2015
No. 7 women’s hockey set for weekend home-and-home series against Providence

No. 7 women’s hockey set for weekend home-and-home series against Providence

By Ranya Mufti
February 13, 2015
No. 6/7 women’s hockey will travel to New Hampshire for weekend tilt

No. 6/7 women’s hockey will travel to New Hampshire for weekend tilt

By Ranya Mufti
February 6, 2015
No. 7 women’s hockey travels to Connecticut for third straight Hockey East matchup

No. 7 women’s hockey travels to Connecticut for third straight Hockey East matchup

By Ranya Mufti
January 30, 2015
No. 6/7 Women's hockey set for matchup against No. 3/4 Quinnipiac

No. 6/7 Women’s hockey set for matchup against No. 3/4 Quinnipiac

By Ranya Mufti
January 21, 2015
PHOTO BY DANIEL GUAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 5 Women’s hockey travels to Vermont for first of three matchups this season

By Ranya Mufti
December 5, 2014
Sophomore midfielder Hester van der Lann scored the only goal for the Terriers against Syracuse Saturday. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 17 field hockey bested by Syracuse in NCAA Tournament

By Ranya Mufti
November 17, 2014
Sophomore midfielder Hester van der Lann is expected to play Saturday against Syracuse. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 17 field hockey set for tilt against Syracuse in NCAA Tournament

By Ranya Mufti
November 14, 2014
Junior forward Sarah Lefort scored her seventh goal of the season Tuesday against Northeastern. PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 6 women’s hockey falls to Northeastern in heated conference matchup

By Ranya Mufti
November 12, 2014
Freshman forward Rebecca Leslie was named Hockey East Rookie of the Month Thursday. PHOTO BY DANIEL GUAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey looks to make gains in match against Yale

By Ranya Mufti
November 7, 2014
Sophomore forward Amanda Cassera scored two goals Saturday against Colgate. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Field hockey finishes regular season with win over Colgate on Senior Day

By Ranya Mufti
November 3, 2014
Senior defenseman Shannon Doyle scored her first goal of the season Tuesday against Northeastern. PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/DAILY FREE PRESS

Women’s hockey defeats Northeastern in regular-season home opener

By Ranya Mufti
October 29, 2014
Junior forward/midfielder Sofi Laurito scored both of BU's goals against Virginia. PHOTO BY AMELIA WELLS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Field hockey completes weekend sweep over American, Virginia

By Ranya Mufti
October 27, 2014
Senior goaltender Valentina Cerda Eimbcke was named Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week Monday. PHOTO BY EMILY ZABOSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Field hockey preps for Patriot League tournament with games against American, Virginia

By Ranya Mufti
October 24, 2014
Sophomore forward Amanda Cassera scored her team-leading eighth goal Sunday against the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. PHOTO BY RODRIGO BONILLA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Field hockey splits weekend set with Holy Cross, UMass

By Ranya Mufti
October 20, 2014
Junior fullback Rachel Coll has scored two goals on the season. PHOTO BY RODRIGO BONILLA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Terriers brace for conference tilt against Lehigh

By Ranya Mufti
October 10, 2014
Sophomore forward Taylor Blood has PHOTO BY AMELIA WELLS/DAILY FREE PRESS

Field hockey gearing up for Wednesday match versus Providence

By Ranya Mufti
October 8, 2014
Sophomore midfielder Hester van der Laan scored her fourth goal of the season Sunday against Harvard.

Field hockey falls to Bucknell, rebounds with victory over Harvard

By Ranya Mufti
October 6, 2014
Senior goalkeeper Valentina Cerda Eimbcke recorded five saves against Northeastern. PHOTO BY MICHELLE JAY/DFP FILE PHOTO

Field hockey falls to Northeastern in heated matchup

By Ranya Mufti
September 29, 2014
Sophomore forward Taylor Blood scored her first collegiate goal Sunday against Yale. PHOTO BY MAYA DEVERAUX/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Field hockey trumps Yale in overtime victory

By Ranya Mufti
September 22, 2014
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