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A poster calling Boston University College Republicans President Zac Segal a “racist” and “fascist.” Following a breaking story by The Daily Free Press and Segal’s post on X that he called U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Allston Car Wash, the BU community has been calling on the University to respond.
Zac Segal responds to community backlash, BU president addresses incident
November 14, 2025
Boston Police Department uniform and badge. BPD has been experiencing notable issues within the department as revealed by Daily Free Press examination of countless City Hall hearings.
Boston Police Dept. continually hamstrung by systemic failures, investigation shows
November 14, 2025
Posting on a meter in Allston advocating for residents to call the hotline if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is seen in the area. ICE raided a car wash in Allston Nov. 6 and arrested eight employees.
In aftermath of ICE raid on Allston Car Wash, community groups work to protect local immigrant population
November 14, 2025
Boston Logan International Airport during the federal government shutdown. Air traffic controllers across the country are in their second cycle of missed payments, resulting in thousands of canceled flights.
Logan Airport flight cancellations impact BU students, Thanksgiving travel plans
November 14, 2025
Boston’s Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox as well as concert venues and bars. Massachusetts is facing a decline in tourism, particularly from Canadian visitors, across the city. Tourism.
Businesses, tour groups grapple with a drop in tourism amid declining international relations, tariff wars
November 14, 2025
A poster calling Boston University College Republicans President Zac Segal a “racist” and “fascist.” Following a breaking story by The Daily Free Press and Segal’s post on X that he called U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Allston Car Wash, the BU community has been calling on the University to respond.
Zac Segal responds to community backlash, BU president addresses incident
November 14, 2025
Allston Car Wash, the site of the ICE raid on Nov. 4.
‘I don’t want him on my campus’: BU community demands administrative action after BUCR president says he called ICE to raid Allston Car Wash
November 14, 2025
The Back Bay Young Democratic Socialist Association rallies through Boston University’s George Sherman Union. The association reopened its campaign declaring sanctuary status on campus grounds.
‘Everyone is scared’: BBYDSA relaunches sanctuary campus campaign in light of recent ICE activity in Allston
November 14, 2025
Boston University sophomore Colin Sharpe, a member of BU College Republican, poses an open debate to passing students at the George Sherman Union on the issue of deportations last spring. BUCR is launching an online conservative publication, Boston Dextera, which Sharpe said he plans to write for.
Republican students to launch an independent, conservative publication
November 14, 2025
Boston University College Republicans President Zac Segal being interviewed at a club meeting. Segal posted on X that he called U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to investigate the Allston Car Wash that was raided last week.
BU College Republicans president says he called ICE to ‘detain these criminals’ at Allston Car Wash
November 13, 2025
Boston Police Department uniform and badge. BPD has been experiencing notable issues within the department as revealed by Daily Free Press examination of countless City Hall hearings.
Boston Police Dept. continually hamstrung by systemic failures, investigation shows
November 14, 2025
Posting on a meter in Allston advocating for residents to call the hotline if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is seen in the area. ICE raided a car wash in Allston Nov. 6 and arrested eight employees.
In aftermath of ICE raid on Allston Car Wash, community groups work to protect local immigrant population
November 14, 2025
Boston Logan International Airport during the federal government shutdown. Air traffic controllers across the country are in their second cycle of missed payments, resulting in thousands of canceled flights.
Logan Airport flight cancellations impact BU students, Thanksgiving travel plans
November 14, 2025
Boston’s Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox as well as concert venues and bars. Massachusetts is facing a decline in tourism, particularly from Canadian visitors, across the city. Tourism.
Businesses, tour groups grapple with a drop in tourism amid declining international relations, tariff wars
November 14, 2025
A counter-protester at the Boston Men’s March advocating for support of Planned Parenthood. On Wednesday, protesters gathered outside the John Joseph Moakley Courthouse in Seaport to challenge a law that would block patients from utilizing Medicaid at Planned Parenthood centers.
Planned Parenthood rally fights ‘backdoor abortion ban’ preventing Americans from using Medicaid for reproductive care
November 12, 2025
Things to do this week in Boston: Nov. 10-16
November 9, 2025
Participants at the Lingzi Dream Dash 5K. The foundation has partnered with many organizations around Boston to run events for the community and in honor of Lingzi Lu. COURTESY OF THE LINGZI FOUNDATION
Lingzi Foundation races in remembrance of BU alum lost to marathon bombing
November 8, 2025
A Boston University student-athlete coaches two young boys in track and field. Run Your City Boston is a chapter of a national nonprofit program that aims to enhance sports educational opportunities for youth. Courtesy of Caroline Collins.
BU student-athletes participate in Run Your City program, providing local children free sports education
November 6, 2025
Things to do this week in Boston: Nov. 3-9
November 2, 2025
The cast of BU on Broadway’s Rocky Horror Picture Show, depicting characters Frank-N-Furter, Brad, Janet, Rocky, Dr. Scott, Riff Raff, Magenta and Columbia. A show centered around queerness and queer people, the cast and crew encouraged audience members to donate to the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition. COURTESY OF BU ON BROADWAY. CREATIVE DIRECTED BY SAFIYEH YOUNG, PHOTOGRAPHED BY ERIN MOSIER.
BU on Broadway’s ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ uses ticket proceeds to fundraise for local LGBTQ+ organization
October 30, 2025
“Hidden in the Layers” exhibit at Boston University’s College of Fine Arts. The two local artists Joshua Brennan and CFA alum Charles Suggs showcase mediums that work in layered processes, such as printmaking and photography techniques.
CFA exhibition ‘Hidden in the Layers’ conveys meaning beneath material form
November 12, 2025
Jeff Flaster with the poster for his new audiobook musical, “Following Jimmy Valentine.” The Boston University alum based his musical on O. Henry’s short story “A Retrieved Reformation” and is voiced by a West End cast.
BU alum writes audiobook musical ‘Following Jimmy Valentine,’ starring West End performers
November 12, 2025
The cast of BU on Broadway’s Rocky Horror Picture Show, depicting characters Frank-N-Furter, Brad, Janet, Rocky, Dr. Scott, Riff Raff, Magenta and Columbia. A show centered around queerness and queer people, the cast and crew encouraged audience members to donate to the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition. COURTESY OF BU ON BROADWAY. CREATIVE DIRECTED BY SAFIYEH YOUNG, PHOTOGRAPHED BY ERIN MOSIER.
BU on Broadway’s ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ uses ticket proceeds to fundraise for local LGBTQ+ organization
October 30, 2025
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CFA’s play ‘Dream’ uses generative AI to reimagine Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
October 29, 2025
REVIEW: Big Thief brings intimate energy to MGM Music Hall
REVIEW: Big Thief brings intimate energy to MGM Music Hall
October 28, 2025
Workers at Taco Azul near the Boston Common prepare food in the open kitchen. Tazo Azul has stepped up to serve free meals to customers amid SNAP cuts.
Looking back at efforts from Boston businesses, nonprofits to aid SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
November 14, 2025
Panelists for the College of Communication’s “COMmunicating Climate.” Several scientists, journalists and researchers gathered at Boston University’s Center for Computing and Data Science to discuss the interactions of media, sociology and policymaking.
‘We need better communication’: MISI summit tackles climate communication crisis, marks center’s opening
November 9, 2025
A viral tweet by Charli XCX after former Vice President Kamala Harris announced her presidential candidacy for 2024. Social media marketing campaigns have shifted to a more casual nature in recent years — especially in political campaigns, which have taken a pop culture approach.
Why are brands becoming more ‘casual’ on social media? BU students, faculty weigh in.
November 7, 2025
Pints of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream on a store shelf. The resignation of Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben and Jerry's, comes amid growing concerns about social responsibility and ethics in business.
‘Corporate activism for social purpose is dead’: BU community discusses role of businesses in tackling social issues
October 30, 2025
The Director of Four Seasons gives a presentation to Retail, Luxury and Consumer Association members. RLC recently partnered with several luxury brands for their consulting program.
BU’s luxury business club partners with LVMH to adorn student resumes with high-end success
October 25, 2025
A large banner advertising online peer support in the basement of Student Health Services.
Mental health study co-led by BU professor finds college student mental health improves for third year in a row
November 14, 2025
Boston University students walk across Commonwealth Avenue. BU Professor Karen Jacobs has conducted a study with student Kayla Jackson to research the effects of carrying heavy backpacks.
High school student teams up with BU professor to lift the weight off students’ shoulders
November 12, 2025
Xin Zhang, distinguished professor of engineering at Boston University. Time magazine recently named Zhang's wireless MRI coils as an Invention of the Year.
BU professor develops affordable, flexible wireless MRI coils, named among TIME’s ‘Best Inventions of 2025’
November 11, 2025
The official webpage for Visualizing Energy. Founded by BU Earth and Environment professor Cutler Cleveland, the site aims to make information regarding energy more accessible to the public.
BU professor-led initiative simplifies complex data to spur local change on energy use
November 9, 2025
Panelists for the College of Communication’s “COMmunicating Climate.” Several scientists, journalists and researchers gathered at Boston University’s Center for Computing and Data Science to discuss the interactions of media, sociology and policymaking.
‘We need better communication’: MISI summit tackles climate communication crisis, marks center’s opening
November 9, 2025
Even as players fall out of rotation, BU men’s basketball picks up the pace in 90-77 home-opener win over Brown
November 14, 2025
Inside the Pocket: Too good to change — why the NFL should leave field goals alone
Inside the Pocket: Too good to change — why the NFL should leave field goals alone
November 14, 2025
Sophomore forward Olivia Avellar attempts to steal possession of the ball against an Army West Point defender. The Boston University women’s soccer team lost the Patriot League final to the Black Knights on Nov. 8.
Women’s soccer rakes in season awards, thrives in conference play despite loss in final
November 14, 2025
Senior midfielder Ethan Gill goes to block the Lehigh goalkeeper. The Boston University men’s soccer team loses to the Mountain Hawks in the semifinal match of the Patriot League Tournament on Tuesday, ending the Terriers’ season.
Despite Saadat’s penalty save, men’s soccer drops out of Patriot League tournament in semifinal
November 12, 2025
The Brake Point: Rookie revolution — how fresh faces are shaking up the grid
The Brake Point: Rookie revolution — how fresh faces are shaking up the grid
November 11, 2025
Full Court Press: The future is now for the Philadelphia 76ers
Full Court Press: The future is now for the Philadelphia 76ers
November 10, 2025
The Heat Check + Full Court Press: The casino-sized elephant in the room
The Heat Check + Full Court Press: The casino-sized elephant in the room
October 30, 2025
Agnes Nobile, also known as the “Celtics Queen,” holds a Paul Pierce jersey. The Celtics had their season opener at TD Garden on Oct. 22 against the Philadelphia 76’ers.
Celtics inaugurate 2025-26 season, fans reflect on tight loss to Philadelphia in TD Garden opener
October 28, 2025
The Heat Check: West is best this season, and it’s not close
The Heat Check: West is best this season, and it’s not close
October 21, 2025
Full Court Press: A'ja Wilson is the WNBA goat — she’s not done yet
Full Court Press: A’ja Wilson is the WNBA goat — she’s not done yet
October 14, 2025
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
The Brake Point: Rookie revolution — how fresh faces are shaking up the grid
The Brake Point: Rookie revolution — how fresh faces are shaking up the grid
November 11, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Stick Check: An avalanche of goals
November 11, 2025
Full Court Press: The future is now for the Philadelphia 76ers
Full Court Press: The future is now for the Philadelphia 76ers
November 10, 2025
Chasing Points: The fall of a champion — what’s going on with Liverpool FC?
Chasing Points: The fall of a champion — what’s going on with Liverpool FC?
November 10, 2025
Title Town Takes: The Patriots didn’t make a deal at the deadline — is there a trade in store for the Red Sox?
Title Town Takes: The Patriots didn’t make a deal at the deadline — is there a trade in store for the Red Sox?
November 7, 2025
Vera Sjöberg racing at the NCAA Cross Country Championships on Nov. 23. The culture around American sports is characterized by the desire to shine bright on someone’s TV screen, but, for international cross country runners Sjöberg and Ola Szulska, the journey started with adjustment. COURTESY OF CIAN MCCORMACK
‘Part of a team’: BU cross country stars from Sweden, Poland reflect on American sports culture
December 6, 2024
Mixed results as Terriers return to action
Mixed results as Terriers return to action
September 14, 2023
Alexandra Vellekoop during the 5K race at the 2022 Coast-to-Coast Battle in Beantown.
Cross country teams poised to outrun competition in 2023
September 6, 2023
NCAA Northeast Regional Championship cross country
Cross Country teams fall short at Regionals meet, look forward to track and field
November 18, 2022
Junior Will Loggia running in a meet at the 2022 Coast-to-Coast Battle in Beantown. The men’s and women’s cross country teams will be competing at the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship on Nov. 11. ELIZA NUESTRO/DFP STAFF
Cross country teams fall short in Patriot League Championship, prepare for Regionals
November 7, 2022
Field hockey gets first Patriot League win of the season against turnpike rivals Holy Cross
September 29, 2025
Junior midfielder Maddie Hudson (1) carries the ball down the field during a field hockey game on Oct. 19. The Boston University field hockey team lost its final regular season game against Cornell University on Sunday. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Field hockey falls to Cornell 2-1, looks to PL Semifinal after regular season finale
November 4, 2024
Junior midfielder Maddie Hudson (1) carries the ball down the field during the field hockey game on Saturday. The Boston University field hockey team beat Colgate University at home on Friday. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Field hockey defeats Colgate 3-1, clinches spot in Patriot League Tournament
October 20, 2024
Boston University senior midfielder Payton Anderson (2) plays against American University on October 28, 2023 in her junior season. The Terriers fell 4-2 to Northeastern on Sunday. MAGDALENA LAZOWSKI/DFP FILE
Field hockey falls to crosstown rival Northeastern in 4-2 loss
October 16, 2024
Now Boston University senior midfielder Payton Anderson (2) plays against American University on October 28, 2023 during her junior season. The Boston University field hockey team lost to Harvard University on Sunday. MAGDALENA LAZOWSKI/DFP FILE
Field hockey’s two-game win streak snapped by 2-1 loss to Harvard
October 7, 2024
Senior attack Zach Travaglini (12), who tied the game 8-8 in the second half against the Lafayette College Leopards. The Boston University Terriers beat the Leopards 12-10 in The Patriot League men’s lacrosse semifinals May 2. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Terriers defeat Lafayette Leopards 12-10 in thrilling conference semifinal
May 6, 2025
Then-junior midfielder Avery Jones (22) runs with the ball during a game against Colgate University Apr. 17, 2024. In a snowy gameday in upstate New York, the Boston University women’s lacrosse team lost their fourth consecutive game to the Colgate Raiders, 14-10. COURTESY OF MATT WOOLVERTON/BU ATHLETICS
Women’s Lacrosse falls on the road to Colgate, extending losing streak to four games
April 16, 2025
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team celebrates a goal during the game against Bucknell University March 15. The Terriers fell to Loyola Maryland 20-14 on Senior Day Saturday. COURTESY OF ERIN BUSH/BU ATHLETICS
Women’s lacrosse celebrates seniors, loses third consecutive game
April 13, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Crosse-Eyed: Boston dominates professional lacrosse with some hometown help
March 31, 2025
Senior attack Zach Travaglini (12) cradles the ball against Harvard University March 25. Boston University’s men lacrosse team won in a 16-4 victory against Holy Cross Saturday evening at Nickerson Field. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Men’s lacrosse holds Holy Cross scoreless for more than three quarters in 16-4 win
March 30, 2025
Sophomore forward Olivia Avellar attempts to steal possession of the ball against an Army West Point defender. The Boston University women’s soccer team lost the Patriot League final to the Black Knights on Nov. 8.
Women’s soccer rakes in season awards, thrives in conference play despite loss in final
November 14, 2025
Senior midfielder Ethan Gill goes to block the Lehigh goalkeeper. The Boston University men’s soccer team loses to the Mountain Hawks in the semifinal match of the Patriot League Tournament on Tuesday, ending the Terriers’ season.
Despite Saadat’s penalty save, men’s soccer drops out of Patriot League tournament in semifinal
November 12, 2025
Junior forward Ava Maguire celebrates her goal. The Boston University women’s soccer team fell 3-2 in the Patriot League Championship to Army West Point despite Maguire’s spirit-raising goal.
Women’s soccer unable to get past final hurdle, loses in Patriot League final to Army West Point
November 10, 2025
Chasing Points: The fall of a champion — what’s going on with Liverpool FC?
Chasing Points: The fall of a champion — what’s going on with Liverpool FC?
November 10, 2025
Senior forward Alex Bonnington celebrates a goal with senior forward Andrea Di Blasio. The Boston University men’s soccer team beat Bucknell University 3-1 on Saturday and will now advance to the Patriot League Semifinal.
‘Job’s not done’: Five-point game from Bonnington sends men’s soccer to fourth-straight semifinal
November 9, 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
Is Mamdani bringing communism to New York? Definitely not. | The Anti-Imperialist Club
Is Mamdani bringing communism to New York? Definitely not. | The Anti-Imperialist Club
November 14, 2025
Politics or performative professionalism? | Editorial
Politics or performative professionalism? | Editorial
November 14, 2025
Raised by the city, ready for the world | Thinking Out Loud
Raised by the city, ready for the world | Thinking Out Loud
November 13, 2025
Suffering as strategy: Trump’s bullying tactics and the pain of democratic capitulation | Beyond the Ballot
Suffering as strategy: Trump’s bullying tactics and the pain of democratic capitulation | Beyond the Ballot
November 13, 2025
Grammy nominations never make any sense: That’s the whole point | On the Record
Grammy nominations never make any sense: That’s the whole point | On the Record
November 13, 2025
Is Mamdani bringing communism to New York? Definitely not. | The Anti-Imperialist Club
Is Mamdani bringing communism to New York? Definitely not. | The Anti-Imperialist Club
November 14, 2025
Raised by the city, ready for the world | Thinking Out Loud
Raised by the city, ready for the world | Thinking Out Loud
November 13, 2025
Suffering as strategy: Trump’s bullying tactics and the pain of democratic capitulation | Beyond the Ballot
Suffering as strategy: Trump’s bullying tactics and the pain of democratic capitulation | Beyond the Ballot
November 13, 2025
Grammy nominations never make any sense: That’s the whole point | On the Record
Grammy nominations never make any sense: That’s the whole point | On the Record
November 13, 2025
Death of the third space | The Way Things Are
Death of the third space | The Way Things Are
November 11, 2025
Politics or performative professionalism? | Editorial
Politics or performative professionalism? | Editorial
November 14, 2025
Popular leftist politics are here. Democrats will do anything to stop them. | Editorial
Popular leftist politics are here. Democrats will do anything to stop them. | Editorial
October 24, 2025
Complicity is neutrality’s long shadow | Editorial
Complicity is neutrality’s long shadow | Editorial
October 7, 2025
What can the rising price of higher education actually buy? | Editorial
What can the rising price of higher education actually buy? | Editorial
September 19, 2025
BU admin’s silencing of student protest isn’t rare — it’s routine | Editorial
BU admin’s silencing of student protest isn’t rare — it’s routine | Editorial
September 11, 2025
Video: MLK Antiwar Sermon Public Reading 5-2-23
May 8, 2023
Video: March for Our Lives Rally 4-4-23
Video: March for Our Lives Rally 4-4-23
April 18, 2023
Hundreds of union workers rallied Thursday afternoon along Commonwealth Avenue in support of building service workers who are currently negotiating contracts with Boston University. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
Video: BU Worker’s Rally 10-18-18
October 20, 2018
HUBweek 2018 Silent Disco
HUBweek 2018 Silent Disco
October 14, 2018
Letter to the Editor: Faculty letter to President Brown regarding BU professor's denied tenure
Letter to the Editor: Faculty letter to President Brown regarding BU professor’s denied tenure
May 1, 2023
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist
Letter to the Editor: President Brown’s State of the University message left out most of BU’s faculty
November 15, 2022
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist
Letter to the Editor: An open letter on Boston University’s climate for LGBTQIA+ students
November 11, 2022
Letter to the Editor: Response to 'A Letter to Dean Bizup'
Letter to the Editor: Response to ‘A Letter to Dean Bizup’
August 13, 2020
Letter to the Editor: An open apology from some random kid in a frat
Letter to the Editor: An open apology from some random kid in a frat
April 20, 2018
OP-ED: We deserve a better bike lane in front of Warren Towers
OP-ED: We deserve a better bike lane in front of Warren Towers
October 7, 2025
OP-ED: You should skip class
OP-ED: You should skip class
September 2, 2025
OP-ED: Family first, or America last
OP-ED: Family first, or America last
April 30, 2025
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
OP-ED: BU hockey’s reputation alone isn’t enough to sustain a community
April 21, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
OP-ED: BU needs to give students their Google Drive storage back
April 10, 2024
The complicated art of forgiveness
The complicated art of forgiveness
November 14, 2025
Worry won’t help you — or your future | A Piece of Mae’s Mind
Worry won’t help you — or your future | A Piece of Mae’s Mind
November 14, 2025
Keeping a diary
Keeping a diary
November 13, 2025
Let’s stop categorizing ourselves — on books and aesthetics
Let’s stop categorizing ourselves — on books and aesthetics
November 12, 2025
The people I was before I was me | My Gay Agenda
The people I was before I was me | My Gay Agenda
November 11, 2025
Melissa Park | Graphic Artist
Impressing the parents: A neighborhood guide to the best restaurants in Boston
October 17, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
Hot sauce: The secret ingredient to a familial bond
April 14, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
Your topical guide to East Boston’s food scene
April 2, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
Turning the tables on American table-turning food culture
March 27, 2024
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Your gluten-free guide for a no wheat Boston sweet
February 15, 2024
Modest Mouse on stage at MGM Music Hall on Wednesday.
GALLERY: Modest Mouse return to Boston for 2025 fall tour
October 21, 2025
The Daily Free Pod: Orientation Special S1 E1
The Daily Free Pod: Orientation Special S1 E1
September 23, 2024
Terrier Hockey Talk: May 12, 2023
Terrier Hockey Talk: May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
Video: MLK Antiwar Sermon Public Reading 5-2-23
May 8, 2023
Unmasked: how do you unwind?
Unmasked: how do you unwind?
May 4, 2023
Senior midfielder Ethan Gill faces off against the Bucknell Bisons goalie in the Nov. 8 men’s soccer team game.
GALLERY: Fall sports through our lens.
November 14, 2025
About Face member Brian Weckbacher condemns U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in front of the crowd.
GALLERY: Vets speak out against executive overreach
November 12, 2025
Members of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment stride down Tremont Street grasping rifles and flags.
GALLERY: Flags rise at Boston’s Veterans Day Parade
November 11, 2025
Even a singular amber tree can light up the urban city landscape.
GALLERY: The Common in color — fall in the heart of Boston
November 6, 2025
GALLERY: Head of the Charles Regatta teams show out on the water
October 26, 2025
Boston Police Department uniform and badge. BPD has been experiencing notable issues within the department as revealed by Daily Free Press examination of countless City Hall hearings.
Boston Police Dept. continually hamstrung by systemic failures, investigation shows
November 14, 2025
A string of pride flags in the LGBTQIA+ Resource Center in the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground. Boston University faculty have been asked to remove public-facing pride flags in recent weeks.
BU faculty resist University directives to remove public-facing pride flags
September 19, 2025
A collection of investigative articles on the front pages of The Daily Free Press print editions. Stories like these, researched, written and published by the FreeP, have impacted the Boston University community and shed light on important issues for students, faculty and administration.
Pursuing the truth: A look back at the essential work of The Daily Free Press investigative team
June 6, 2025
Raul Fernandez. Fernandez is a senior lecturer at the Wheelock College of Education and Development and one of many faculty members affected by changes to diversity, equity and inclusion in light of the Trump administration's new policies.
‘The silence is deafening’: Boston University community reacts to DEI changes, national pressure
May 2, 2025
Graphics by Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
BU is suffering from ‘unsustainable’ budget practices, University officials say
May 2, 2025

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A ballot drop box in Boston. Ahead of Tuesday’s election, Boston University political groups are working to boost student voter participation, with BU College Democrats endorsing three City Council candidates.

[Image] BU College Democrats endorse candidates for City Council elections

November 4, 2025
Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground. The center honored Thurman on Sept. 24, highlighting his legacy as an author, philosopher, educator and dean of Boston University’s Marsh Chapel from 1953 to 1965.

[Image] HTC hosts ‘Thurman Series’ honoring the legacies of Howard, Sue Bailey Thurman

October 1, 2025
Parfait Soliel performs “We Will” at the main stage.

GALLERY: Culture Blooms in Downtown with Japan Festival Boston

By Sarah Cruz, Photo Co-Editor
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.

[Image] ‘The silence is deafening’: Boston University community reacts to DEI changes, national pressure

By Karyna Cheung, Nicole Abrams, Chloe Cramutola, Aayushi Datta, Bailey Scott, and Madyline Swearing
May 2, 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.

[Image] Browser extension MeaVana seeks expansion on college campuses, focuses on personalized experience

By Mohan Zhang
May 2, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Brendan Galvin.

[Image] Letter from the Editor: Crossing the finish line

By Brendan Galvin
May 2, 2025
Volunteers pick up trash along the Charles River during the Charles River Watershed Association’s national Earth Day cleanup April 20, 2024. Despite the rain, over 3,500 people gathered April 26 to clear trash and invasive plants from green spaces surrounding the Charles River and its tributaries.

[Image] Volunteers find accomplishment, connection during Charles River Cleanup

By Brian Chan
April 29, 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.

[Image] ‘This is what being a Bostonian is’: Boston Marathon unites city in day of records, celebration

April 22, 2025
The Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include multiple intoxicated parties, destruction of property and trespassing.

[Image] Campus Crime Logs: April 20-23

By Alina Fairlie
April 28, 2025
The Berklee Popular Music Institute website. The Berklee Popular Music Institute hosted its 23rd annual showcase at Brighton Music Hall Friday.

[Image] Berklee Popular Music Institute showcases student talent onstage, behind the scenes at Brighton Music Hall

April 28, 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.

[Image] Inside the student-run accounts that shape Comm Ave. campus culture

April 28, 2025
Gov. Maura Healey at Mayor Michelle Wu’s 2025 State of City Address at MGM Music Hall. Healey announced April 16 that 15 public community colleges across Massachusetts will receive a $9.7 million award to expand workforce training in critical health care professions.

[Image] Fifteen Mass. community colleges receive $9.7 million to boost health care training

By Amil Coutinho Amado
April 24, 2025
A letter by the American Association of Colleges and Universities speaking out against “unprecedented government outreach.” Boston University President Melissa Gilliam joined more than 400 other college presidents and leaders in co-signing the letter.

[Image] BU President Melissa Gilliam co-signs letter opposing ‘undue government intrusion’ in higher education

By Kayla Baltazar, Managing Co-Editor
April 24, 2025
The cast of Boston University Stage Troupe’s “You Can’t Take It With You.” The production ran from April 17 to 19 at the Agganis Arena Student Theater.

[Image] Stage Troupe’s ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ is a comedy that strikes at its most sincere

April 24, 2025
The Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include a case of breaking and entering, assault and battery and harassment.

[Image] Campus Crime Logs: April 6-11

By Julia Hendler
April 14, 2025
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu addresses reporters after her City Address March 19. Wu filed her Fiscal Year 2026 annual operating budget and five-year 2026-2030 Capital Plan Wednesday, revealing a $4.8 billion operating budget for 2026 and a $4.5 billion capital plan.

[Image] Mayor Wu FY26 Budget, FY 26-30 Plan to offer security for Boston in the face of federal challenges

By Avery Fox
April 14, 2025
Boston University Young Democrats Socialists Association Instagram post. YDSA received an email Friday from the Student Activities Office that their group is now suspended.

[Image] BU YDSA suspended for violation of University policies

By Elizabeth Mehler, Associate Campus Editor
April 14, 2025
“Jaded” by Lessa, a solo artist and a senior in the College of Communication, playing on Spotify. Although not all music majors, student artists at Boston University are using their interests and passion to draw an energetic and harmonious music scene.

[Image] BU student musicians connect, create music scene together

April 14, 2025
Ticket information on Boston University Commencement website. Boston University will require guest tickets for this year’s All-University Commencement for the first time.

[Image] BU implements ticketing policy for All-University Commencement

By Sangmin Song
April 14, 2025
Email from Boston University housing informing students that they will be “discontinuing access to the Xfinity Stream app and the Xfinity One Campus website.” The discontinuation will officially take effect on May 31, leaving students with just a month and a half more to use the BU-provided version of the service.

[Image] BU to pull the plug on student Xfinity access

By Will Fuller
April 14, 2025
Email about the Class of 2025 Leadership Reception. Boston University Moot Court Organization opted not to present at the Student Leaders Dinner held by the Office of the President April 7 after it was informed it had to remove two slides from its presentation by the Dean of Students’ office.

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

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
April 23, 2025
Desdemona poster on Boston University’s College of Fine Arts website. The show, which was directed by MFA candidate Grant Sorenson, ran April 16 to 19 at the Joan and Edgar Booth Theatre.

[Image] BU CFA’s 'Desdemona' prioritizes style over storytelling

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

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

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor
April 11, 2025
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

By Samantha Genzer, Sarah Cruz, and Holly Gustavsen
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

By Sarah Cruz, Photo Co-Editor
April 4, 2025
Snowboarder Zeb Powell flys through the air in Zone 1 of the Red Bull Heavy Metal snowboarding competition. CHLOE CRAMUTOLA/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Boston attendees burst with energy at City Hall Plaza for the Red Bull Heavy Metal 2025 snowboarding competition

By Chloe Cramutola and Sarah Cruz
February 28, 2025
Members of the Russian-Speaking Society at Boston University talk to a prospective member at their table at Splash 2.0. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Students Splash into the Semester with Welcome Week Events

By Sarah Cruz and Rachel Feinstein
January 28, 2025
A counter protester mocks participants of the Men’s March by dressing in an animal-like costume and wearing pads under his hat at Planned Parenthood. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Pro-life, pro-choice protesters collide on BU campus

By Sarah Cruz, Photo Co-Editor
November 19, 2024
The Centennial Fountain spouts at the Charles River Esplanade. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Fall foliage blows into Boston

By Sarah Cruz, Kate Kotlyar, and Zoe Ku
November 14, 2024
Voters fill out their ballots on Nov. 5 at Precinct 1 in Brookline, Massachusetts. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Boston area participates in 2024 Presidential Election

By Sarah Cruz, Rachel Feinstein, Siena Gleason, Kate Kotlyar, and Ava Rubin
November 8, 2024
People take a picture under the Marshmallow Fluff archway in Bow Market. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Marshmallow fluff lovers celebrate the snack at ‘What the Fluff?’

By Kate Kotlyar and Sarah Cruz
September 23, 2024
Students’ dinners at Lobster Night included a whole boiled lobster, corn on the cob and potatoes. RACHEL FEINSTIEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Terriers participate in Lobster Night 2024

By Sarah Cruz and Rachel Feinstein
September 22, 2024
The crowd on Nickerson Field during SPLASH on Sept. 7. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Weeks of Welcome activities greet new and returning Terriers

By Sarah Cruz, Rachel Feinstein, and Kate Kotlyar
September 12, 2024
Protestors walk around Marsh Plaza with signs before the walkout on Wednesday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: BUGWU holds walkout on last day of classes

By Andrew Burke-Stevenson, Sarah Cruz, and Kate Kotlyar
May 4, 2024
Students Sarah Vasily-Cioffi and Hannah Wise watch the partial eclipse on BU Beach on April 8. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Boston springs into April

By Sarah Cruz, Kate Kotlyar, Zoe Ku, Aranya Mukerji, and Molly Potter
April 26, 2024
Boston Marathon participants run through Kenmore Square as people watch behind barricades on Monday. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: 128th Boston Marathon

By Sarah Cruz, Molly Potter, and Jiashan Zheng
April 18, 2024
Members of the BUGWU strike gather outside CDS on Monday. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: First week of graduate workers strike commences

By Sarah Cruz, Brenda Gonzalez , Holly Gustavsen, Kate Kotlyar, Molly Potter, Sydney Roth, and Zach Schwartz
March 31, 2024
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