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2025-2026 Student Government’s announcement dinner Sunday. In a record-breaking turnout, BridgeToBU was elected to serve as the 2025-2026 StuGov Executive Board. PHOTO BY CAMILLE BUGAYONG

‘A vessel to make change’ comes as BridgeToBU wins StuGov election

Sam Mandala April 9, 2025
BridgeToBU secures leadership of the 2025-2026 Student Government Executive Board in record turnout election.
Student encampments on Marsh Plaza. Enshrined in student protest, Boston University saw some of the largest anti-war protests in the 1960s and ‘70s, followed by anti-apartheid protests in the 1980s and similar campus activism remains prevalent at BU. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘Decades of activism’: BU community leaders reflect on history of campus protests, coverage

Mary Goetz April 4, 2025
Boston University has a history of protests and student-led activism. Community leaders, professors and former students reflect on their experiences.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

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

Chris Larabee 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.
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

Jose Rodriguez March 31, 2025
A seven-goal third period led the No. 17 Boston University men’s lacrosse team to a 16-4 victory over Holy Cross Saturday evening at Nickerson Field as senior goalkeeper Will Barnes made 10 saves.
Senior defense Trey Brown (29) goes for the ball during a game against Harvard University on Tuesday. Harvard University landed 12 goals in the first half to beat Boston University men’s lacrosse team 16-7 at the game. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Slow start hampers men’s lacrosse effort against No. 13 Harvard in Charles River Rivalry

Jose Rodriguez March 26, 2025
In the latest edition of the Charles River Rivalry, No. 13 Harvard University landed 12 goals in the first half to beat the No.17 Boston University men’s lacrosse team 16-7 Tuesday.
Then-sophomore midfielder Elle Stevenson (43) goes for the ball in a game against Iona in February 2024. The Boston University women’s lacrosse team secured a 17-8 victory over Lafayette Saturday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Seven goal scorers propel Terriers to 17-8 domination of Lafayette, three-game winning streak

Jose Rodriguez March 23, 2025
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team secured a 17-8 victory over Lafayette Saturday afternoon, with junior midfielder Elle Stevenson and sophomore attack Izabella Amonte each scoring four goals.
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team celebrates a goal during the game against Bucknell University Saturday. The Terriers scored 10 goals in their win over Bucknell. COURTESY OF ERIN BUSH/BU ATHLETICS

Women’s lacrosse edges past Bucknell supported by Stevenson’s second hat trick of the season

Jose Rodriguez March 17, 2025
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team netted four goals in the fourth quarter as they inched past Bucknell University to the tune of a 10-8 win Saturday at Nickerson Field.
Then-graduate student defender Patrick Morrison (77) gets ready on the field in a game against Army on March 22. The Boston University men’s lacrosse team won 15-6 against Monmouth on Friday. BELLA JONES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s lacrosse steamrolls Monmouth 15-6, Kohr scores six

Jose Rodriguez February 16, 2025
On Valentine's Day, Boston University’s men’s lacrosse team had a date with Monmouth University at Nickerson Field. The Terriers (2-0) emerged victorious Friday evening with a final score of 15-6, thanks to junior attacker Jimmy Kohr’s career-high six goals.
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

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

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.
The Case Gymnasium. The Campus Planning and Operation Team recently unveiled improvements for men’s and women’s basketball spaces. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Varsity basketball programs enjoy renovated facilities as 2024-25 season continues

Ava Malamut January 30, 2025
Some Boston University Athletics facilities are looking a little different this spring. Thanks to efforts from the Campus Planning & Operations team, much of the BU campus has been given, or is actively receiving, a makeover. Some of the most notable completed changes are the improvements that were recently unveiled for men’s and women’s basketball spaces.
Junior defender Quin DeLaMater (14) controls the ball during a game against American University on Oct. 26. The men’s soccer team lost to Colgate University in the Patriot League tournament semifinal on Tuesday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer loses PL Semi against Colgate despite 15-1 in shot attempts

Gabby Church November 13, 2024
Three hundred seventy-one days after the same fixture last season, the Boston University men’s soccer team faced off against Colgate University in the Patriot League tournament semifinal at Nickerson Field on Tuesday night.
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