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Volunteers canvassing to reach 75,000 signatures to add rent control to the 2026 ballot. Fenway Forward is partnering with Homes for All Massachusetts to promote the initiative.
Advocates push for rent control ballot question, garner student support
October 28, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu delivers a speech at the Boston No Kings protest Oct. 18. Wu is currently running unopposed for Boston’s next mayoral election after Josh Kraft dropped out of the race.
Boston city councilors, mayor to be selected in municipal elections
October 28, 2025
The Boston University Police Department located at 32 Harry Agganis Way. Last week’s crime logs included several reports of harassment and a fire between Cottage Farm Road and Dummer Street.
Campus Crime Logs: Oct. 18-23
October 27, 2025
A broken down truck on the tracks of the MBTA Green Line between the Blandford Street and Boston University Central stops. Traffic momentarily stopped before a tow truck removed the truck from the scene.
Truck breaks down on Comm. Ave., shuts down Green Line between Blandford, BU Central
October 27, 2025
Students walk past Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. The Living Our Values project is currently being led by Kimberly Howard, a Wheelock professor.
President Gilliam announces 8 core values determined by ‘Living Our Values Initiative,’ community responds
October 24, 2025
The Boston University Police Department located at 32 Harry Agganis Way. Last week’s crime logs included several reports of harassment and a fire between Cottage Farm Road and Dummer Street.
Campus Crime Logs: Oct. 18-23
October 27, 2025
A broken down truck on the tracks of the MBTA Green Line between the Blandford Street and Boston University Central stops. Traffic momentarily stopped before a tow truck removed the truck from the scene.
Truck breaks down on Comm. Ave., shuts down Green Line between Blandford, BU Central
October 27, 2025
Students walk past Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. The Living Our Values project is currently being led by Kimberly Howard, a Wheelock professor.
President Gilliam announces 8 core values determined by ‘Living Our Values Initiative,’ community responds
October 24, 2025
Boston University Student Government President Matthew Feliciano delivers the president’s address. The StuGov executive board BridgeToBU is focused on uniting the BU community by hosting a variety of events.
StuGov slate BridgeToBU aims to fulfill campaign promises despite restructuring
October 24, 2025
The famous CITGO sign in Kenmore Square. Due to construction on the building below, the sign is moving 120 feet east to 660 Beacon St.
Boston’s iconic CITGO sign is being moved — but not far
October 24, 2025
Volunteers canvassing to reach 75,000 signatures to add rent control to the 2026 ballot. Fenway Forward is partnering with Homes for All Massachusetts to promote the initiative.
Advocates push for rent control ballot question, garner student support
October 28, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu delivers a speech at the Boston No Kings protest Oct. 18. Wu is currently running unopposed for Boston’s next mayoral election after Josh Kraft dropped out of the race.
Boston city councilors, mayor to be selected in municipal elections
October 28, 2025
Protesters at the Fenway Health Medical Center on Boylston Street. The center has halted gender-affirming care for patients under 19 after facing federal backlash.
Protests follow Fenway Health decision to end gender-affirming healthcare for patients under 19
October 24, 2025
Fenway Victory Park, one of Boston’s most known and applauded greenspaces. Organizations around the city have been working to improve civilian access to greenery and pushing for energy sustainability.
Four years after local climate initiatives take shape, there’s ‘a lot of work to do’
October 24, 2025
Student Press Law Center press release regarding the Stanford Daily’s lawsuit challenging U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Fifty-five student news organizations across the country have joined an amicus brief filed by SPLC to combat the effect of federal immigration policies on student journalists.
‘Rights don’t defend themselves’: More than 50 student newspapers rally behind Stanford Daily lawsuit against Marco Rubio
October 24, 2025
Julia Bond, an epidemiologist at BU. The NIH recently granted Bond $1.25m to further Bond’s research on sexual health and wellness. COURTESY OF JULIA BOND
BU professor of epidemiology aims to destigmatize sexual health through $1.25M NIH grant
October 27, 2025
A student checks out Tea Dating Advice, an app created for women to share their experiences with specific men to vet out potential partners. The IOS App Store recently removed Tea following a data breach that exposed the shared images and direct messages of its users.
BU students reflect on the rise, fall of Tea app following sudden removal from App Store
October 27, 2025
Things to do this week in Boston: Oct. 27-Nov. 2
October 26, 2025
Spectators in the audience for the 19th annual Boston Palestinian Film Festival, hosted by the Museum of Fine Arts. The festival features stories across the sea, aiming to unite Palestinian Americans and educate local communities about history and culture.
19th annual Boston Palestine Film Festival aims to combat censorship in cinema
October 24, 2025
Protesters hold signs at the No Kings protest at Boston Common Oct. 18. No Kings rallies took place nationwide, and this was Boston’s second No Kings protest since the second Trump administration took office in January.
Local organizations collaborate over shared mission at No Kings protest
October 24, 2025
REVIEW: Big Thief brings intimate energy to MGM Music Hall
REVIEW: Big Thief brings intimate energy to MGM Music Hall
October 28, 2025
Spectators in the audience for the 19th annual Boston Palestinian Film Festival, hosted by the Museum of Fine Arts. The festival features stories across the sea, aiming to unite Palestinian Americans and educate local communities about history and culture.
19th annual Boston Palestine Film Festival aims to combat censorship in cinema
October 24, 2025
Customers wait in line at the new Italian sandwich shop A’ll Antico Vinaio on Boylston St. The Boston location is the company's 18th shop in the United States.
‘Italy’s coming to Boston’: Florence-born sandwich shop All’Antico Vinaio brings authentic flavors to Back Bay
October 22, 2025
The Boston Typewriter Orchestra on Oct.16 at Boston Public Library Rabb Hall stage. The group performed “The Revolution Will Be Typewritten,” using different typewriters as instruments.
Boston Typewriter Orchestra uses music to bring new life to old machines 
October 22, 2025
“Color Flows” on Winter Street in Downtown Crossing. The new initiative by Mayor Michelle Wu will bring food trucks, art installations and cultural events to Winter Street daily until Nov. 16.
Color Flows on Winter Street reimagines city space through public art
October 21, 2025
The Director of Four Seasons gives a presentation to Retail, Luxury and Consumer Association members. RLC recently partnered with several luxury brands for their consulting program.
BU’s luxury business club partners with LVMH to adorn student resumes with high-end success
October 25, 2025
The Innovate@BU building in Central Campus. The center recently helped run the founding of Boston University’s chapter of Student-Made, an experiential program designed to foster social entrepreneurship in students. DFP FILE
Innovate@BU opens online marketplace for ‘Student-Made’ creations
October 16, 2025
A Spotify account plays “The Fate of Ophelia,” the highest streamed track off of Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” In an era where streaming on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music dominate, the vinyl record industry has needed to get creative.
Massachusetts record stores, music fans embrace rise of record variants — but they come at a cost
October 14, 2025
Sophomore Arlex Villatoro, Agganis Arena employee, at the Boston University’s men's hockey game on Oct. 10. Agganis Arena is home to the Boston Terriers, but also functions as a concert venue.
The team behind the team: Meet the stars off the ice who run Agganis Arena
October 13, 2025
Boch Wang Theater on Tremont Street. Boston’s independent movie theaters are still drawing patrons to their films despite national decline.
Boston’s independent movie theaters thrive despite national box office decline
October 8, 2025
People enter the Boston Public Schools headquarters in the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Roxbury. Mayor Michelle Wu announced Boston University will receive a $200,000 grant as part of the 2025 Community Clean Air Grant to initiate a new air pollution monitoring system for BPS. DFP FILE
BU researchers receive nearly $200K grant to monitor air pollution in Boston Public Schools
October 25, 2025
Looking northeast Desert Center in California, above I-10, at the Oberon solar monoculture. Boston University postdoctoral student Alexander Dunlap has been studying solar panel sites across the country.
BU faculty uncover what is little known about the production and destruction of solar technology
October 22, 2025
Paul Church of Boston University's Center of Psychological Rehabilitation, former New England Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson and Derek Fullerton, director of government and professional affairs for Maritime Behavioral Health Management, at an event featuring Johnson for World Mental Health Day Oct. 8. Johnson shared his journey from an abusive household to the NFL, stressing the importance of mental and physical health for football players.
Former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson shares mental health journey at BU, calls out NFL for treatment of CTE
October 16, 2025
The Boston University College of Engineering. A project led by Archana Venkatarman, associate professor in the College of Engineering, and Dr. Swathi Kiran, director of the Center for Brain Research, recently received a $3.2 million grant from the National Institute of Health.
Machine learning meets medicine: BU Center for Brain Research project leverages AI for aphasia treatment
October 14, 2025
World Mental Health Day fair at Boston University’s George Sherman Union on Thursday afternoon. The fair offered free two-minute mental health screenings.
SHS celebrates World Mental Health Day with fair encouraging students to connect with campus resources
October 13, 2025
Agnes Nobile, also known as the “Celtics Queen,” holds a Paul Pierce jersey. The Celtics had their season opener at TD Garden on Oct. 22 against the Philadelphia 76’ers.
Celtics inaugurate 2025-26 season, fans reflect on tight loss to Philadelphia in TD Garden opener
October 28, 2025
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist
Pound-for-Pound: UFC 321’s main event ended in calamity — now what?
October 28, 2025
Inside the Pocket: Why the NFC East is the most competitive division in the NFL
Inside the Pocket: Why the NFC East is the most competitive division in the NFL
October 27, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Stick Check: The Garden is not Eden
October 27, 2025
Boston University Men’s Soccer Head Coach Kevin Nylen speaks to the team during a huddle.
‘We deserved to lose’: Men’s soccer drops another opportunity to clinch Patriot League tournament spot
October 27, 2025
Agnes Nobile, also known as the “Celtics Queen,” holds a Paul Pierce jersey. The Celtics had their season opener at TD Garden on Oct. 22 against the Philadelphia 76’ers.
Celtics inaugurate 2025-26 season, fans reflect on tight loss to Philadelphia in TD Garden opener
October 28, 2025
The Heat Check: West is best this season, and it’s not close
The Heat Check: West is best this season, and it’s not close
October 21, 2025
Full Court Press: A'ja Wilson is the WNBA goat — she’s not done yet
Full Court Press: A’ja Wilson is the WNBA goat — she’s not done yet
October 14, 2025
Full Court Press: Fever look to beat the odds against the Aces in Game Five
Full Court Press: Fever look to beat the odds against the Aces in Game Five
September 29, 2025
Sophomore forward Sisi Bentley (94) throws the ball during a game against Loyola University Maryland on Feb. 1. The Boston University women’s basketball team takes their fourth loss in a row, falling 51-71 against Colgate on Saturday. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Blowout loss to Colgate latest in four-game skid for women’s basketball
February 16, 2025
Freshman David Gonzalez chases after the ball at a game against Falcons FC Wednesday. The Boston University men’s club soccer team is preparing for the fifth semi-annual club soccer Boston Beanpot, hoping to build on their recent success. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Men’s club soccer gears up for fifth semi-annual Beanpot Tournament as defending champions
March 21, 2025
A Boston University Ultimate frisbee player tosses the frisbee. BU hosts 36 different club sports. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRYAN ZHANG
Club sports create community at BU
June 7, 2023
The Boston University figure skating team. The team has been Intercollegiate National Champions five times and is competing once again next spring. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY FIGURE SKATING CLUB
Figure skating looks to win sixth Intercollegiate National Championship, placed first in season opening competition
November 29, 2022
DREAM football
BU Flag Football club grows community with DREAM collaboration
October 26, 2022
Nickerson field track
Club sports teams embrace return to normalcy
September 21, 2021
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist
Pound-for-Pound: UFC 321’s main event ended in calamity — now what?
October 28, 2025
Inside the Pocket: Why the NFC East is the most competitive division in the NFL
Inside the Pocket: Why the NFC East is the most competitive division in the NFL
October 27, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Stick Check: The Garden is not Eden
October 27, 2025
The Heat Check: West is best this season, and it’s not close
The Heat Check: West is best this season, and it’s not close
October 21, 2025
Let the Games Begin: The Winter Olympics will be better with NHL players
Let the Games Begin: The Winter Olympics will be better with NHL players
October 16, 2025
Vera Sjöberg racing at the NCAA Cross Country Championships on Nov. 23. The culture around American sports is characterized by the desire to shine bright on someone’s TV screen, but, for international cross country runners Sjöberg and Ola Szulska, the journey started with adjustment. COURTESY OF CIAN MCCORMACK
‘Part of a team’: BU cross country stars from Sweden, Poland reflect on American sports culture
December 6, 2024
Mixed results as Terriers return to action
Mixed results as Terriers return to action
September 14, 2023
Alexandra Vellekoop during the 5K race at the 2022 Coast-to-Coast Battle in Beantown.
Cross country teams poised to outrun competition in 2023
September 6, 2023
NCAA Northeast Regional Championship cross country
Cross Country teams fall short at Regionals meet, look forward to track and field
November 18, 2022
Junior Will Loggia running in a meet at the 2022 Coast-to-Coast Battle in Beantown. The men’s and women’s cross country teams will be competing at the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship on Nov. 11. ELIZA NUESTRO/DFP STAFF
Cross country teams fall short in Patriot League Championship, prepare for Regionals
November 7, 2022
Field hockey gets first Patriot League win of the season against turnpike rivals Holy Cross
September 29, 2025
Junior midfielder Maddie Hudson (1) carries the ball down the field during a field hockey game on Oct. 19. The Boston University field hockey team lost its final regular season game against Cornell University on Sunday. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Field hockey falls to Cornell 2-1, looks to PL Semifinal after regular season finale
November 4, 2024
Junior midfielder Maddie Hudson (1) carries the ball down the field during the field hockey game on Saturday. The Boston University field hockey team beat Colgate University at home on Friday. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Field hockey defeats Colgate 3-1, clinches spot in Patriot League Tournament
October 20, 2024
Boston University senior midfielder Payton Anderson (2) plays against American University on October 28, 2023 in her junior season. The Terriers fell 4-2 to Northeastern on Sunday. MAGDALENA LAZOWSKI/DFP FILE
Field hockey falls to crosstown rival Northeastern in 4-2 loss
October 16, 2024
Now Boston University senior midfielder Payton Anderson (2) plays against American University on October 28, 2023 during her junior season. The Boston University field hockey team lost to Harvard University on Sunday. MAGDALENA LAZOWSKI/DFP FILE
Field hockey’s two-game win streak snapped by 2-1 loss to Harvard
October 7, 2024
Senior attack Zach Travaglini (12), who tied the game 8-8 in the second half against the Lafayette College Leopards. The Boston University Terriers beat the Leopards 12-10 in The Patriot League men’s lacrosse semifinals May 2. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Terriers defeat Lafayette Leopards 12-10 in thrilling conference semifinal
May 6, 2025
Then-junior midfielder Avery Jones (22) runs with the ball during a game against Colgate University Apr. 17, 2024. In a snowy gameday in upstate New York, the Boston University women’s lacrosse team lost their fourth consecutive game to the Colgate Raiders, 14-10. COURTESY OF MATT WOOLVERTON/BU ATHLETICS
Women’s Lacrosse falls on the road to Colgate, extending losing streak to four games
April 16, 2025
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team celebrates a goal during the game against Bucknell University March 15. The Terriers fell to Loyola Maryland 20-14 on Senior Day Saturday. COURTESY OF ERIN BUSH/BU ATHLETICS
Women’s lacrosse celebrates seniors, loses third consecutive game
April 13, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Crosse-Eyed: Boston dominates professional lacrosse with some hometown help
March 31, 2025
Senior attack Zach Travaglini (12) cradles the ball against Harvard University March 25. Boston University’s men lacrosse team won in a 16-4 victory against Holy Cross Saturday evening at Nickerson Field. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Men’s lacrosse holds Holy Cross scoreless for more than three quarters in 16-4 win
March 31, 2025
Boston University Men’s Soccer Head Coach Kevin Nylen speaks to the team during a huddle.
‘We deserved to lose’: Men’s soccer drops another opportunity to clinch Patriot League tournament spot
October 27, 2025
New in Terrier town: Men’s soccer newcomers find their footing and fuel the team’s offense
October 26, 2025
Junior forward Andrea Di Blasio (7) attempts to shoot the ball on goal, but his shot is blocked. On Tuesday night, Boston University men’s soccer lost 3-2 to Northeastern.
Men’s soccer fumbles another local derby in the final four minutes
October 15, 2025
Chasing Points: An early look at the Premier League title race
Chasing Points: An early look at the Premier League title race
October 15, 2025
Number 2, senior Ryan Lau winds up for a pass into the midfield. The Boston University Terriers defeated Colgate 1-0 in the men’s soccer game on Friday.
Men’s soccer extends win streak to 4, Saadat earns first-career shutout
October 14, 2025
The No. 2 Boston University softball team (39-19, 14-4 Patriot League) celebrates its victory against the No. 1 Army West Point Black Knights (35-22, 16-2 PL) May 11. This was the Terriers’ third consecutive and eighth overall Patriot League tournament championship, a meaningful title after a tricky 2025 season.
‘In the end, it was a lot sweeter’: BU Softball ends year in Patriot League threepeat
June 6, 2025
Softball Head Coach Ashley Waters. This season marks Waters’ tenth season at the helm of the program, a decade in which the Terriers have experienced an unforgettable streak of success. STEVEN MONTANI B./DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Softball head coach Ashley Waters celebrates 10 years at BU, reflects on decade of titles, awards, positive influence
April 4, 2025
Graduate student catcher Audrey Sellers (13) catches the softball in a game against Yale University on March 19. In 2024, the Terriers won 53 games while going undefeated in conference play before going on to capture a seventh Patriot League title in program history and a stint in the NCAA Tournament, aiming to repeat these successes this season. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Softball looks ahead to third consecutive conference title, this time with a roster of newcomers
February 3, 2025
Graduate pitcher Lizzy Avery (27) shakes hands with senior Raegan Kelly (19) during a game against Yale University in March. The Terriers shut out Bucknell University 7-0 on Saturday. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Softball sweeps Bucknell in defensive clinic, extends win streak to 13
April 22, 2024
Boston University sophomore infielder Brooke Deppiesse (4) swings the bat in a game against University of Massachusetts Amherst on Wednesday. The Terrier shut out the Minutewomen 2-0. JOY KIM/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Softball extends their winning streak to five over UMass in 2-0 pitcher’s duel
April 11, 2024
Alli Lofquist. Lofquist holds Boston University’s indoor and outdoor pole vault records. COURTESY OF BU ATHLETICS
Raising the bar: Alli Lofquist breaks two pole vaulting records, looks forward to Outdoor Championships
May 2, 2025
Graduate student Foster Malleck (left) and junior Vera Sjöberg (right) pose with their NCAA trophies. Malleck and Sjöberg will compete at the Wold Indoor Athletic Championships in Nanjing, China March 21. COURTESY OF EAMONN RYAN/BU ATHLETICS
Running around the world: Sjöberg and Malleck to compete at World Indoor Athletic Championships
March 21, 2025
The Boston University women’s track team. The women’s track team won the Patriot League Indoor Track & Field Championships while the men’s team earned third place at the Naval Academy in Maryland. COURTESY OF EAMONN RYAN/BU ATHLETICS
Men’s track and field finishes top three, women’s takes title in Patriot League Indoor Championships for first time in nine years
March 3, 2025
Grant Cartwright promoted to BU track and field, cross country director
July 2, 2024
Track and Field
BU hosts DMR races, University of Washington sets new collegiate record
February 6, 2023
The next nuclear arms race is digital | The Innovation Paradox
The next nuclear arms race is digital | The Innovation Paradox
October 28, 2025
Greta Thunberg and the moral ‘bare minimum’ in the face of atrocity | The Dissenting Opinion
Greta Thunberg and the moral ‘bare minimum’ in the face of atrocity | The Dissenting Opinion
October 27, 2025
Playing the long game | Data Driven
Playing the long game | Data Driven
October 27, 2025
The Daily Free Press office at 708 Commonwealth Ave. The Student Press Law Center filed an amicus brief Oct. 15 to support The Stanford Daily’s lawsuit against U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which The Daily Free Press endorses.
Editor’s note: Showing solidarity to student journalists amid federal attacks on noncitizens
October 26, 2025
The gamified reality of online hate | The Innovation Paradox
The gamified reality of online hate | The Innovation Paradox
October 24, 2025
The next nuclear arms race is digital | The Innovation Paradox
The next nuclear arms race is digital | The Innovation Paradox
October 28, 2025
Greta Thunberg and the moral ‘bare minimum’ in the face of atrocity | The Dissenting Opinion
Greta Thunberg and the moral ‘bare minimum’ in the face of atrocity | The Dissenting Opinion
October 27, 2025
Playing the long game | Data Driven
Playing the long game | Data Driven
October 27, 2025
The gamified reality of online hate | The Innovation Paradox
The gamified reality of online hate | The Innovation Paradox
October 24, 2025
The terrifying implications of the GOP's gerrymandering efforts | Beyond the Ballot
The terrifying implications of the GOP’s gerrymandering efforts | Beyond the Ballot
October 23, 2025
Popular leftist politics are here. Democrats will do anything to stop them. | Editorial
Popular leftist politics are here. Democrats will do anything to stop them. | Editorial
October 24, 2025
Complicity is neutrality’s long shadow | Editorial
Complicity is neutrality’s long shadow | Editorial
October 7, 2025
What can the rising price of higher education actually buy? | Editorial
What can the rising price of higher education actually buy? | Editorial
September 19, 2025
BU admin’s silencing of student protest isn’t rare — it’s routine | Editorial
BU admin’s silencing of student protest isn’t rare — it’s routine | Editorial
September 11, 2025
The opinion section isn’t fluff — it’s a frontline for student speech | Editorial
The opinion section isn’t fluff — it’s a frontline for student speech | Editorial
June 6, 2025
Video: MLK Antiwar Sermon Public Reading 5-2-23
May 8, 2023
Video: March for Our Lives Rally 4-4-23
Video: March for Our Lives Rally 4-4-23
April 18, 2023
Hundreds of union workers rallied Thursday afternoon along Commonwealth Avenue in support of building service workers who are currently negotiating contracts with Boston University. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
Video: BU Worker’s Rally 10-18-18
October 20, 2018
HUBweek 2018 Silent Disco
HUBweek 2018 Silent Disco
October 14, 2018
Letter to the Editor: Faculty letter to President Brown regarding BU professor's denied tenure
Letter to the Editor: Faculty letter to President Brown regarding BU professor’s denied tenure
May 1, 2023
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist
Letter to the Editor: President Brown’s State of the University message left out most of BU’s faculty
November 15, 2022
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist
Letter to the Editor: An open letter on Boston University’s climate for LGBTQIA+ students
November 11, 2022
Letter to the Editor: Response to 'A Letter to Dean Bizup'
Letter to the Editor: Response to ‘A Letter to Dean Bizup’
August 13, 2020
Letter to the Editor: An open apology from some random kid in a frat
Letter to the Editor: An open apology from some random kid in a frat
April 20, 2018
OP-ED: We deserve a better bike lane in front of Warren Towers
OP-ED: We deserve a better bike lane in front of Warren Towers
October 7, 2025
OP-ED: You should skip class
OP-ED: You should skip class
September 2, 2025
OP-ED: Family first, or America last
OP-ED: Family first, or America last
April 30, 2025
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
OP-ED: BU hockey’s reputation alone isn’t enough to sustain a community
April 22, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
OP-ED: BU needs to give students their Google Drive storage back
April 10, 2024
‘La La Land’ is a horror movie | Thinking Out Loud
‘La La Land’ is a horror movie | Thinking Out Loud
October 29, 2025
The dating bi-lemma | My Gay Agenda
The dating bi-lemma | My Gay Agenda
October 28, 2025
Ask Abby (Or Analise): Friend or foe — or future girlfriend?
Ask Abby (Or Analise): Friend or foe — or future girlfriend?
October 28, 2025
Eli Rallo’s ‘Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?’: Yes. We all do.
Eli Rallo’s ‘Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?’: Yes. We all do.
October 28, 2025
An ode to living — what’s been on my mind
An ode to living — what’s been on my mind
October 27, 2025
Melissa Park | Graphic Artist
Impressing the parents: A neighborhood guide to the best restaurants in Boston
October 17, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
Hot sauce: The secret ingredient to a familial bond
April 14, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
Your topical guide to East Boston’s food scene
April 2, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
Turning the tables on American table-turning food culture
March 27, 2024
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Your gluten-free guide for a no wheat Boston sweet
February 15, 2024
Modest Mouse on stage at MGM Music Hall on Wednesday.
GALLERY: Modest Mouse return to Boston for 2025 fall tour
October 21, 2025
The Daily Free Pod: Orientation Special S1 E1
The Daily Free Pod: Orientation Special S1 E1
September 23, 2024
Terrier Hockey Talk: May 12, 2023
Terrier Hockey Talk: May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
Video: MLK Antiwar Sermon Public Reading 5-2-23
May 8, 2023
Unmasked: how do you unwind?
Unmasked: how do you unwind?
May 4, 2023
Modest Mouse on stage at MGM Music Hall on Wednesday.
GALLERY: Modest Mouse return to Boston for 2025 fall tour
October 21, 2025
Thousands of protesters gather at Boston Common on Saturday.
GALLERY: Bostonians gather for No Kings protest at Boston Common
October 21, 2025
Fans pose for a photo in front of the Bobby Orr statue, a former Bruins defenseman.
GALLERY: Boston Bruins City Culture
October 14, 2025
Protesters make their way down Winter Street toward Downtown Crossing after breaking through police lines.
GALLERY: Key moments from the pro-Palestine rally in Downtown Boston
October 9, 2025
Members of the organization BAMN, which stands for “by any means necessary,” speak to rallygoers in Columbus Circle.
GALLERY: XR Boston shows out at NYC ‘Make Billionaires Pay’ protest
September 23, 2025
A string of pride flags in the LGBTQIA+ Resource Center in the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground. Boston University faculty have been asked to remove public-facing pride flags in recent weeks.
BU faculty resist University directives to remove public-facing pride flags
September 19, 2025
A collection of investigative articles on the front pages of The Daily Free Press print editions. Stories like these, researched, written and published by the FreeP, have impacted the Boston University community and shed light on important issues for students, faculty and administration.
Pursuing the truth: A look back at the essential work of The Daily Free Press investigative team
June 6, 2025
Raul Fernandez. Fernandez is a senior lecturer at the Wheelock College of Education and Development and one of many faculty members affected by changes to diversity, equity and inclusion in light of the Trump administration's new policies.
‘The silence is deafening’: Boston University community reacts to DEI changes, national pressure
May 2, 2025
Graphics by Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
BU is suffering from ‘unsustainable’ budget practices, University officials say
May 2, 2025
Boston University student and Warren Towers resident Hiya Verma. Warren Tower residents are frustrated with the lack of communication and disruptions caused by ongoing renovations. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
‘Constant disruption’: Warren Towers residents face unexpected challenges amid renovations
March 21, 2025

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Animal Rescue League of Boston, located at 10 Chandler St., Boston. State Reps. David Rogers and Samantha Montaño, with the backing of animal rights organizations, presented two bills to advocate for more pet-friendly housing in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts lawmakers tackle pet relinquishment spurred by housing regulations

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
October 7, 2025
Battle over ‘BU’: Trademark experts weigh in on Baylor, Boston University lawsuit over decades-old logo agreement

Battle over ‘BU’: Trademark experts weigh in on Baylor, Boston University lawsuit over decades-old logo agreement

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
September 10, 2025
Boston University’s generative AI chatbot, TerrierGPT. As artificial intelligence becomes more mainstream, colleges such as BU have begun to explore its role in education.

New TerrierGPT platform advances BU toward AI-powered future, creates discourse over responsible use

By Jack Schwed and Samantha Genzer
August 24, 2025
A Baylor University sweatshirt and a Boston University cup, both depicting an interlocking “BU” logo. Baylor University sued Boston University over the “essentially identical” logo.

[Image] Baylor University sues Boston University for use of trademarked interlocking ‘BU’ logo

August 14, 2025
A statement published by BU Today. After recent allegations of sexual harassment by former women’s soccer coaches, Boston University announced it is looking to external recommendations for athletics policies.

BU launches external review of BU Athletics amid women’s soccer sexual harassment allegations

By Sana Muneer and Samantha Genzer
June 26, 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

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
May 19, 2025
BU juniors Luca Piekarski (left) and Loup Wang (right) collaborated with Wang’s high school friend and University of Alabama senior Vance Spears (middle) to create Ascendia, a job-searching platform specialized for college students. Set to launch by the end of May, Ascendia uses artificial intelligence to make the job and internship application process more efficient.

BU students turn internship chaos into code with new AI platform ‘Ascendia’

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
May 15, 2025
Met Gala 2025: A night of bold fashion, Black dandyism

Met Gala 2025: A night of bold fashion, Black dandyism

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
May 13, 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

By Samantha Genzer and Truman Dickerson
May 2, 2025
A LinkedIn Post from Dr. Raul Fernandez, a senior lecturer at Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. Fernandez resigned from the University’s Learn More Series April 15 in response to changes in BU’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

‘It felt wrong to continue’: BU professor resigns from program amid DEI program changes

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
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

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
May 1, 2025
A fairytale flattens: Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’ misses the magic

A fairytale flattens: Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’ misses the magic

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
April 29, 2025
Nahid Bhadelia speaks at an introductory conference at Boston University Center for Computing and Data Sciences. Biothreats Emergence, Analysis, and Communications Network officially launched April 24 during the conference. COURTESY OF CENTER ON EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES

A new BEACON for global health set to launch in Boston

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
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.

‘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
The Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators. MCWL is celebrating 50 years of bipartisan advocacy and women’s leadership with a year-long campaign launched March 26. COURTESY OF SELBE ALEMU

Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators marks 50 years of bipartisan progress

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
April 6, 2025
Students hold up signs, urging Boston University to designate itself as a sanctuary campus, during a walkout Thursday afternoon at Marsh Plaza. Prior to the walkout, speculation spread regarding an armed Homeland Security officer’s presence near BU Questrom School of Business and the School of Law building. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Homeland Security officer spotted at BU, student groups hold walkout for a sanctuary campus

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
April 4, 2025
Protestors hold signs in support of the Wellesley Organized Academic Workers Union. Wellesley College’s non-tenure track faculty have been on strike since March 27 because the union and college administration could not agree on a contract. PHOTO BY ELI PEKELNY

‘I’m ashamed to go here’: Wellesley non-tenure faculty strike continues, students voice support

By Samantha Genzer and Eli Pekelny
April 1, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

‘A Modern Farewell’ had me cry-laughing all over again

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
March 31, 2025
United States Passport. The “Trump 2.0 Travel Ban” was announced on March 14, which expands on Trump’s original 2017 executive order that restricted travel from seven Muslim-majority countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘I just miss my family’: Trump administration’s proposed travel ban induces anxiety, fear for international students

By Truman Dickerson and Samantha Genzer
March 26, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

BridgeToBU, EmpowerBU face off in BU StuGov Slate Debate

By Will Fuller and Samantha Genzer
March 26, 2025
The 2025 Boston University College of Fine Arts Carnegie Hall showcase performers. The annual concert in New York City features BU School of Music student performers who are chosen through a rigorous competition and selection process. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

BU musicians, singers take center stage at Carnegie Hall

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
March 25, 2025
Boston University students Shiyan Liu (left) and Uriel Choi (right) pose with food they made for their pop-up café. The café, which was hosted in BU’s Student Village I, served homemade matcha drinks and baked goods. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU students turn Instagram food series into pop-up café

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
March 25, 2025
Preview of “The Black Dogs Project” by Fred Levy on The Quarto Group website. Determined to raise awareness while improving his photography work, Levy launched this book, featuring black dogs photographed against a black backdrop, in the fall of 2015. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘The Black Dogs Project’ shines a light on overlooked canines

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
March 25, 2025
Boston University LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center. Boston was officially designated a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community March 12. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston City Council declares city a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ community

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
March 19, 2025
Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

Sour truths, bitter lies: Review of Netflix’s ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
March 7, 2025
A Target store in Fenway. Groups of activists and faith leaders committed to a 40-day boycott against the chain. JERRY SHI/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

A Lenten fast for justice: Target faces 40-day boycott over DEI rollbacks

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
March 7, 2025
Wicked Dog Apparel at 710 Commonwealth Ave. The store opened its new location Wednesday, bringing everyday essentials and matching outfits for humans and dogs to the center of Boston University’s campus. JERRY SHI/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Wicked Dog Apparel opens new location in the heart of BU’s campus

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
March 5, 2025
A bird perches on a tree branch in Boston Public Garden. A recent increase in bird flu cases in Massachusetts has both residents and scientists concerned about the disease spreading to other mammals and humans. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Massachusetts faces surge in bird flu cases, officials explain concerns for limiting exposure

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
February 12, 2025
Campus Center and Student Residence. Fenway Campus residents were notified they will not be allowed to stay in their dorms next semester to make room for incoming freshmen. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU reserves Fenway Campus housing for freshmen, leaving upperclassmen uncertain

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
February 11, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show: Kendrick Lamar brought the bars, but was it a touchdown performance?

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
February 10, 2025
The homepage of the Federal Emergency Management Agency website. President Donald Trump’s executive order to review FEMA has raised concern among Massachusetts residents that the state will have to rely on the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and private companies in the future. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Trump signs executive order reviewing FEMA, raising concerns over disaster response

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
January 29, 2025
Soda bottles in City Convenience in the George Sherman Union. Boston City Councilors proposed a bill to introduce a $0.02-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston City Council proposes sugary drink tax to address health inequities

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
January 28, 2025
Watch Duty app. Many Boston University students and faculty members have been affected by the Palisades and Eaton wildfires. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU students, faculty reflect on devastating Los Angeles wildfires

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
January 22, 2025
A sign pointing to CAS Advising, which is located inside the Yawkey Center for Student Services. There is currently a shortage of advisors in Boston University’s Department of Computer Science due to two advisors leaving for new positions and another going on leave. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Computer Science Department struggles with advisor shortages, reflecting University-wide issue

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
December 6, 2024
The MBTA Go app. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority released a new app to track the T on Nov. 20. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

MBTA launches first-party transit app to enhance rider experience

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
December 2, 2024
The New Edgerly Plaza outside of Whole Foods Market on Westland Avenue. The plaza was introduced by the Boston Transportation Department to promote a safe place for pedestrians to eat and sit outside. PHOTO BY SAMANTHA GENZER

Fenway’s New Edgerly Plaza promotes pedestrian safety, accessibility

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
November 20, 2024
A ballot drop box outside the Boston City Hall. Question 5, the measure that aimed to raise tipped workers’ hourly base pay to match Massachusetts’ minimum wage, was rejected by approximately 64.4% of voters. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Question 5 defeat prompts reflections, both sides plan next steps

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
November 17, 2024
Boston University students watch the 2024 Presidential Election at the Howard Thurman Center. Boston residents had mixed reactions following the presidential election results. MEGAN KWAN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Trump’s win leaves Boston’s Harris voters ‘at a loss’

By Lauren Albano and Samantha Genzer
November 8, 2024
The entrance to the polling location for Precinct 10 inside Kilachand Hall. Policy stances and historical significance are motivating Massachusetts residents to vote in the 2024 presidential election. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Historical stakes, key issues motivate Boston voters during presidential election

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
November 5, 2024
A ballot drop box next to Boston City Hall. Massachusetts ballot measure Question 5 has gained new traction, with opponents receiving financial backing from donors, such as the National Restaurant Association, and supporters gaining new endorsements from prominent people and organizations, including Vice President Kamala Harris and the Boston Globe. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Question 5 opposition gains financial backing, supporters receive new endorsement

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
November 3, 2024
Boston University College of Fine Arts building. CFA Dean Harvey Young is leading the Presidential Advisory Council on the Arts, which President Melissa Gilliam introduced during her inauguration on Sept. 27. LIBBY MCLELLAND/DFP FILE

BU forms Presidential Advisory Council on the Arts to enhance campus engagement

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
October 23, 2024
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Experts say Joro spider sighting in Boston not a cause for concern

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
October 20, 2024
The Massachusetts State House. Gov. Maura Healey signed Ollie’s Law on Saturday to improve conditions for dogs at kennels. BARRETT WALSH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Gov. Healey signs ‘Ollie’s Law’ to improve safety standards for dog kennels, daycares

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
October 17, 2024
The underground entrance of the Hynes Convention Center station. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is renovating the Hynes Convention Center station to make it more accessible for riders with disabilities and mobility challenges, and it is projected to be completed by fall 2025. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

MBTA continues ADA-compliant renovations at Hynes Convention Center station

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
September 24, 2024
A student grabs a plate of lobster and sides during Lobster Night in Marciano Dining Hall on Sept. 19. Boston University Dining Services is committed to reducing waste coming into Lobster Night, and students met the annual tradition with mixed reactions. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Lobster Night returns with tradition, sustainability, mixed student reactions

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
September 20, 2024
Boston City Hall. Boston City Council members debated passing a resolution to raise the Israeli flag on Oct. 7 during the committee meeting on Wednesday. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City Council discusses Oct. 7 losses, recognizes Bisexual Visibility Day, Latino Heritage Month

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
September 18, 2024
Ballot drop box on Boylston Street outside of the Boston Public Library. One of the questions sparking discourse on this year’s ballot is about raising the tipped hourly minimum wage. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

Question 5 ballot initiative faces discourse over fair wages for tipped workers

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
September 13, 2024
The emergency contraception vending machine in the basement of the George Sherman Union. A student-led initiative organized the installation of a Plan B vending machine at Boston University Medical Campus. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New Plan B vending machine installed at BU Medical Campus

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
September 11, 2024
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

EEE emerges as public health concern in New England

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
September 11, 2024
The Boston University Graduate Workers Union and the ResLife Union march outside Warren Towers on Sept. 3, the first day of classes. The ResLife Union began a strike on Aug. 31. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUGWU holds rally on first day of classes, continues to demand fair contract amid prolonged strike

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
September 3, 2024
Lavanda logo. Lavanda is an LGBTQ+ music and arts organization started by Berklee College of Music students, and it will host a pride festival called Camp Fest on June 28 in Boston Common. COURTESY OF LAVANDA

Boston student arts organization Lavanda to host first-ever pride festival

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
June 1, 2024
A protester with a sign supporting the Boston University Graduate Workers strike at a rally on March 25. College of Arts and Sciences Dean Stan Sclaroff emailed faculty recommending the use of artificial intelligence to assist with classes while graduate teaching assistants are on strike. BRENDA GONZALEZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU community reacts to CAS dean suggestion to replace striking graduate teaching assistants with AI tools

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
April 5, 2024
MyBU Student Portal homepage. The MyBU Portal will have new features to help students plan their schedules for the fall. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Amid Student Link revamp, students prepare for spring registration

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
March 18, 2024
An employee works on renovations at Rock Spot Brookline before its opening this Friday. The Boston University Climbing Club partnered with Rock Spot and will hold practices, as well as events, at this new location. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Climbing gym comes to Brookline as new hotspot for college students

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
February 29, 2024
Boston City Hall. This week’s city council meeting celebrated the retirement of a longtime employee and presented a resolution recognizing Harriet Tubman to celebrate Black History Month. YITONG LI/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City Council recognizes retiring employee, honors Harriet Tubman

By Samantha Genzer and Sicheng “Chris” Che
February 29, 2024
Student Body President Dhruv Kapadia speaks at a Student Government meeting on Jan. 29. StuGov members listened to a presentation about an updated class registration system and endorsed a Graduate Workers Union resolution on Monday. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

StuGov hears presentation about updated class registration system, endorses BUGWU resolution

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
February 28, 2024
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Boston University opens LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
December 8, 2023
The Boston University Police Department station. This week’s crime logs include trespassing, an overdose and an assault with a dangerous weapon. ANNALYN KUMAR/DFP FILE

Campus Crime Logs: Oct. 8 – Oct. 15

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
October 23, 2023
People walk through open Newbury Street. The initiative ended this weekend after 16 consecutive Sundays. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Open Newbury ends after expanded run of weekends

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
October 20, 2023
Oveida Davila (center left) and Juan Lopez dance together at the Latinx Heritage Month celebration on Sept. 19 at City Hall Plaza. Mayor Michelle Wu and the Latinx Employee Resource Group put together the event to kick off Heritage Month. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City Hall Plaza party kicks off Latinx Heritage Month

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor
September 21, 2023
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