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The Daily Free Press

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Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Bracket Breakdown: Figuring out the Final Four

Owen Nizolek April 4, 2024
The men’s NCAA tournament has advanced into its climactic closing weekend with the Final Four and national championship just days away. Stakes have reached an all-time high, as four formidable teams gear up for Saturday’s semifinals in Phoenix.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Bracket Breakdown: Navigating the Sweet 16

Owen Nizolek March 28, 2024
The pinnacle of college basketball reaches new heights this weekend as the NCAA tournament continues with the Sweet 16. On Thursday and Friday, 16 hopeful squads will enter the fray once again, but by Sunday night only four will continue on the journey for the national championship.
Fair Admission: Episode 4 - Money

Fair Admission: Episode 4 – Money

Edward Sturm March 18, 2021

The college admissions scandal of 2019 caught CEOs and famous actors in egregious fraud, but maybe the real scandal is a system that you don’t need to break the law to rig. Preference given to...

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Minority Report: Don’t pity the princess

Lincoln Son Currie March 17, 2021
If you think Meghan Markle is anything but immensely privileged, stop. Quit kissing the princess’ feet. She can pay her servants to do that.
Protesters march at the Resist Deportation! Save TPS! rally outside the Massachusetts State House Saturday afternoon. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston residents speak out against infringements on refugee protections

Erin Edwards December 3, 2017

“Say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here,” chanted around 100 protesters at the Boston Common and Downtown Crossing Saturday afternoon as they rallied against the termination of...

Preseason Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year junior Ally Hammel leads the defenisve unit for the Terriers. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Terrier field hockey poised for another strong campaign

Greg Levinsky August 10, 2017

Just west of the iconic Agganis Arena, a different Boston University hockey team flies under the radar. Year after year, the perennial powerhouse that is the BU field hockey squad performs at a nationally...

Stick to Sports: Nothing to watch after the Super Bowl? Try lacrosse

Stick to Sports: Nothing to watch after the Super Bowl? Try lacrosse

Marisa Ingemi January 18, 2017

The NFL playoffs will be over soon. The MLB season is yet to begin. The NBA and NHL are locked in the dog days of their seasons. In a few weeks, it will be a dead period on the sports calendar —...

Senior guard Eric Fanning returned to form, scoring 17 points against American. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s basketball looks to get back on track at NC State

Tyler Oringer December 2, 2016

The Boston University men’s basketball team will travel to Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday for a challenging matchup against North Carolina State University. Following a heartbreaking 51-49 loss...

Senior midfielder Hester van der Laan has been a steady force on offense for the Terriers. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 14 field hockey keeps offensive pressure alive

Liam O’Brien October 27, 2016

While the No. 14 Boston University field hockey team may not have received the result that it desired in Sunday’s 2-1 loss against No. 3 Syracuse University, it continues to play a style that has...

Senior goalkeeper Cammy Jensen has not allowed a goal since Oct. 8. PHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 13 field hockey back on track with three straight wins

Liam O’Brien October 20, 2016

After suffering a four-game losing streak, the No. 13 Boston University field hockey team has rejuvenated itself in significant fashion, riding a dominant defensive effort to three consecutive victories. Sporting...

Junior fullback/midfielder Allie Renzi was named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week on Wednesday. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/ DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 14 field hockey prepares for weekend contests with Lehigh, No. 13 BC

Greg Levinsky October 13, 2016

The No. 14 Boston University field hockey team returns home this weekend following a pair of  road contests. The Terriers (8-4, 2-1 Patriot League) face Lehigh University on Saturday afternoon and...

Senior forward Amanda Cassera leads the team with 14 points. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 14 Field hockey’s Cassera gets back on track

Liam O’Brien October 13, 2016

Over the course of its recent four-game losing streak, the No. 14 Boston University field hockey team struggled to produce goals. Lafayette College, No. 1 University of Connecticut and No. 4 Duke University...

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