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Crowds at the 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race in Allston-Brighton. More than 611 BU community members signed up to participate.

Thousands swarm Allston-Brighton for 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race

By Crystal Ngo September 29, 2025

The 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race kicked off in Allston-Brighton Sunday, honoring the late city councilor and his dedication to uplifting and preserving the neighborhood.  Scores of students...

Victory against Boston College eludes men’s soccer team in last three minutes

By Gabby Church September 25, 2025
The Boston University men’s soccer team was once again within reach of ending a now 12-season long winless streak against Boston College, but the eventual 2-1 loss delays their chance for another year and stings a little extra after coming closer than they have in years.
Boston University’s Quin DeLaMater (left) defends against Boston College’s Michael Asare during a BC at BU game on Sept. 24, 2024. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
KELLY BRODER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer may have a poor record against BC in recent history — but that wasn’t always the case

By Gabby Church September 22, 2025
Last fall, just eight and a half minutes separated the Boston University men’s soccer team from their first victory over Boston College since 2012.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Crosse-Eyed: Boston dominates professional lacrosse with some hometown help

By Ethan Pott March 31, 2025
The 2025 Lexus Championship Series crowned champions in both the men’s Premier Lacrosse League and the brand-new Women’s Lacrosse League Feb. 17.
Then-junior attack Hannah Tiller (23) goes to catch the ball during a game against Colgate University on Apr. 17, 2024. The Boston University women’s lacrosse team falls 21-6 to Boston College on Sunday afternoon at Nickerson Field. COURTESY OF MATT WOOLVERTON/BU ATHLETICS

Women’s lacrosse defenseless against No.1 Eagles, falls 21-6 in season opener

By Jose Rodriguez February 10, 2025
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team fell 21-6 to local rival and reigning National Champion Boston College as Eagle attack Rachel Clark netted five goals.
Then-junior midfielder Avery Jones (22) runs with the ball during a game against Colgate University on Apr. 17, 2024. The Boston University women’s lacrosse team opens its season against Boston College on Sunday. COURTESY OF MATT WOOLVERTON/BU ATHLETICS

Women’s lacrosse confident in rebound after last-place finish in 2024

By Jose Rodriguez February 4, 2025
This season, women’s lacrosse is looking to bounce back. After going 5-11 last year and just 1-8 in conference play, they took a step back from improvement seen in 2023, a year in which they saw their best record since head coach Lauren Morton’s first season in 2019.
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

By Jose Rodriguez February 3, 2025
The Boston University women’s softball team is eager to replicate its recent success. 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.
A student walks into the polling location at the Boston University Life Science and Engineering Building on Nov. 5. Republican college students across Boston feel threatened after alleged attacks following Donald Trump’s presidential win. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston students weigh in on alleged discrimination against Republicans on campus

By Charlie Johnson December 6, 2024
College students across Boston are attempting to foster civil political discourse after a student group alleged that conservative students faced “escalating attacks” on campus in the weeks since Donald Trump was re-elected president.
Senior Fia McCarty takes her mark on the starting block before a race on Nov. 9. The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams won three events and set new top-10 program times during the Terrier Invite over the weekend. COURTESY OF BU ATHLETICS

Swimming and diving find midseason success in 18th Terrier Invite

By Anthony Gasowski November 25, 2024
The Boston University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams consider the Terrier Invite the midpoint of their season –– and after three days of competition from Nov. 22-24 — the Terriers found reasons to believe the best is yet to come.
A sign at Boston College, a Jesuit, Catholic university. Richard Henning was installed as archbishop of Boston on Oct. 31, and plans to place an emphasis on Catholic education and stronger college campus engagement. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU, BC students consider religious studies at universities following new archbishop appointment

By Gabriel O’Hara Salini November 15, 2024
Students at Boston University and Boston College reflected on the importance of religious education at religious and secular institutions following the appointment of the new archbishop for the Archdiocese of Boston.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Presidential election generates anxiety over aftermath

By Sara Creato November 8, 2024
For many Americans, presidential elections are immensely stress-inducing, but this year it’s gotten worse, according to a recent survey conducted by the American Psychological Association.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: Hockey players are allowed to stand up for themselves

By Annika Morris October 23, 2024
There is a special kind of vitriol that hockey fans have for draft picks who refuse to sign with their team. In a sport with a very stoic, selfless culture, it seems arrogant for a player to risk the beginning of his career for a better option than the one in which he had no say.
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