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Storrow Drive and the Boston University Bridge. A person jumped off the bridge onto the street Thursday morning.
BREAKING: Person jumps off BU Bridge onto Storrow Drive
1:03 pm
Boston City Hall. City Councillors recognized International Jazz Day, approved a Youth Works Grant and discussed establishing an office and a commission for LGBTQIA2S+ advancement and oversight respectively.
City Council celebrates International Jazz Day, approves $4 million for YouthWorks Grant, discusses establishment Office of LGBTQIA2s+ Advancement, Oversight Commission
April 30, 2025
BU Young Americans for Freedom Secretary Colin Sharpe in the George Sherman Union. Sharpe and Alpha Barry, another leader of YAF, invited passersby to debate mass deportations with them in the lobby of the George Sherman Union April 29.
BUYAF debates students in GSU regarding mass deportations, students ‘disgusted’
April 30, 2025
A DiscoverBrookline.com sign. The town of Brookline offers many opportunities for young people to get involved in the local government.
Brookline cultivates space for youth activists, advocates
April 30, 2025
An Instagram post from BU Young Democratic Socialists demanding a sanctuary campus. Boston University President Melissa Gilliam announced a new resource hub, Support Pathways Initiative, that will offer free one-time confidential consultations with an immigration lawyer; however student organizations believe BU should be taking more direct action to protect its students.
BU launches ‘resource hub’ for international community, student organizations want more
April 30, 2025
Storrow Drive and the Boston University Bridge. A person jumped off the bridge onto the street Thursday morning.
BREAKING: Person jumps off BU Bridge onto Storrow Drive
1:03 pm
BU Young Americans for Freedom Secretary Colin Sharpe in the George Sherman Union. Sharpe and Alpha Barry, another leader of YAF, invited passersby to debate mass deportations with them in the lobby of the George Sherman Union April 29.
BUYAF debates students in GSU regarding mass deportations, students ‘disgusted’
April 30, 2025
An Instagram post from BU Young Democratic Socialists demanding a sanctuary campus. Boston University President Melissa Gilliam announced a new resource hub, Support Pathways Initiative, that will offer free one-time confidential consultations with an immigration lawyer; however student organizations believe BU should be taking more direct action to protect its students.
BU launches ‘resource hub’ for international community, student organizations want more
April 30, 2025
Chelsea High School. A judge partially denied Boston University and the City of Chelsea’s motion to dismiss a sexual assault lawsuit from a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by a Chelsea High School teacher in the late 1980s when BU managed the school district.
Judge denies motions to dismiss sexual assault case against Chelsea High School, BU
April 30, 2025
Gardner Court Apartments building and courtyard during Marathon Monday April 15, 2024. In anticipation of Marathon Monday celebrations, the Boston Police Department and The Micozzi Companies Management announced Wednesday only current lessees will be allowed access to this location on April 21. PHOTO BY SANA MUNEER
‘Sad for the culture’: G-Court shuts down for Marathon Monday
April 17, 2025
Boston City Hall. City Councillors recognized International Jazz Day, approved a Youth Works Grant and discussed establishing an office and a commission for LGBTQIA2S+ advancement and oversight respectively.
City Council celebrates International Jazz Day, approves $4 million for YouthWorks Grant, discusses establishment Office of LGBTQIA2s+ Advancement, Oversight Commission
April 30, 2025
A DiscoverBrookline.com sign. The town of Brookline offers many opportunities for young people to get involved in the local government.
Brookline cultivates space for youth activists, advocates
April 30, 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
April 22, 2025
Gardner Court Apartments building and courtyard during Marathon Monday April 15, 2024. In anticipation of Marathon Monday celebrations, the Boston Police Department and The Micozzi Companies Management announced Wednesday only current lessees will be allowed access to this location on April 21. PHOTO BY SANA MUNEER
‘Sad for the culture’: G-Court shuts down for Marathon Monday
April 17, 2025
Blank Street Coffee in Brookline. A line of coffee-lovers stretched down Harvard Street as early as 7:45 a.m. March 21, eager to celebrate the grand opening of the new location. COURTESY OF TIA LAWRENCE
Blank Street brews its biggest location yet in Brookline
April 14, 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
11:39 am
A DiscoverBrookline.com sign. The town of Brookline offers many opportunities for young people to get involved in the local government.
Brookline cultivates space for youth activists, advocates
April 30, 2025
Former Boston Mayor Ray Flynn (left) and Former Boston University professor Don Gillis (right). Flynn’s tenure as mayor inspired Gillis to write his book, “The Battle for Boston: How Mayor Ray Flynn and Community Organizers Fought Racism and Downtown Power Brokers,” which will be published May 6. COURTESY OF DON GILLIS
‘It became one city’: Former BU professor’s book explores Mayor Ray Flynn’s impact on Boston
April 7, 2025
Posters of the films honored at the 2025 Redstone Film Festival. The annual festival is hosted by Boston University’s Department of Film and Television, sponsored by the Sumner Redstone Foundation and features BU student films. PHOTO BY TATE HAM
Meet the films honored at 2025 Redstone Film Festival and the students behind them
April 7, 2025
“Please Come to Boston” book cover. Boston University alum Gary Goldstein wrote this fictional story about Nicky DeMarco, a boy who is entering his first year at BU in 1975. COURTESY OF GARY GOLDSTEIN
‘It’s my love letter to BU’: Gary Goldstein revisits his time on Comm Ave. in newest novel
April 4, 2025
A DiscoverBrookline.com sign. The town of Brookline offers many opportunities for young people to get involved in the local government.
Brookline cultivates space for youth activists, advocates
April 30, 2025
“Please Come to Boston” book cover. Boston University alum Gary Goldstein wrote this fictional story about Nicky DeMarco, a boy who is entering his first year at BU in 1975. COURTESY OF GARY GOLDSTEIN
‘It’s my love letter to BU’: Gary Goldstein revisits his time on Comm Ave. in newest novel
April 4, 2025
Paulette Jones, sister of Champion Honoree Raynya Simmons; Diana DiZoglio, Massachusetts State Auditor;Pam Allara, Champion Honoree; Denella Clark, president and CEO of Boston Arts Academy Foundation at the BAA Foundation’s ninth annual Champions Reception. Raynya Simmons, a Boston University College of Communication alum, was honored at the reception March 20 as a person who has continuously given back to the community. COURTESY OF THE BOSTON ARTS ACADEMY FOUNDATION
BU alum honored at Boston Arts Academy Foundation Champions Reception
March 27, 2025
EmpowerBU slate members (left to right) Alara Baran, Natalie Reilly, Suraj Nellore and Bryce Thompson. EmpowerBU is running for Boston University Student Government and is focused on building a stronger campus through fostering community and representation. COURTESY OF JANELLE RAMOS/EMPOWERBU
‘A conduit for change’: StuGov slate EmpowerBU strives to adapt, include, mobilize
March 26, 2025
BridgeToBU slate members (left to right) Hanna Yilma, Matthew Feliciano, Zakiya Majeed-Landau and Tony Wu. BridgeToBU is running for Boston University Student Government and is focused on creating a platform for student voices.COURTESY OF MERRICK HWANG/BRIDGETOBU
Student voices, unity are at the ‘core’ of BridgeToBU StuGov campaign
March 26, 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
11:39 am
Former Boston Mayor Ray Flynn (left) and Former Boston University professor Don Gillis (right). Flynn’s tenure as mayor inspired Gillis to write his book, “The Battle for Boston: How Mayor Ray Flynn and Community Organizers Fought Racism and Downtown Power Brokers,” which will be published May 6. COURTESY OF DON GILLIS
‘It became one city’: Former BU professor’s book explores Mayor Ray Flynn’s impact on Boston
April 7, 2025
Speakers at "The Weight of the World: Community journalists on covering high-profile tragedies in their own backyards" panel. Nearly 400 early-career students and seasoned journalism professionals came together at the George Sherman Union March 28-29 to discuss “repairing, restoring, reconnecting” through narrative, including focuses on the freedom of the press and the great achievements of legendary writers and reporters. CHLOE CRAMUTOLA/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
‘A worthy profession’: BU’s Power of Narrative Conference inspires hope for journalism during dark time
April 2, 2025
Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. Wheelock community members are concerned about how Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education will affect public schools across the country. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Wheelock College community members respond to Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education
March 31, 2025
African penguins in their new “retirement home” island at New England Aquarium. The aquarium created this exhibit to provide comfort and specialized care to African penguins, a “critically endangered” species, as they age beyond their expected lifespan. COURTESY OF NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM
Six pairs of happy feet hit new ‘retirement home’ for African penguins at New England Aquarium
March 27, 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
11:39 am
Juliana Pasquarosa and Grant Ellis during the “Finale and After the Final Rose” episode of “The Bachelor.” With the engagement, Pasquarosa became the first-ever winner in franchise history hailing from Massachusetts. COURTESY OF THE BACHELOR
The Bachelor’s Grant Ellis, Juliana Pasquarosa ship up to Boston after season finale
April 28, 2025
Lucy Dacus performing with her band Sunday. Dacus played two shows at MGM Music Hall at Fenway Sunday and Monday.
REVIEW: And the crowd is…crying? Lucy Dacus’ talent for emotional storytelling was clear at her Boston stop
April 22, 2025
Former Boston Mayor Ray Flynn (left) and Former Boston University professor Don Gillis (right). Flynn’s tenure as mayor inspired Gillis to write his book, “The Battle for Boston: How Mayor Ray Flynn and Community Organizers Fought Racism and Downtown Power Brokers,” which will be published May 6. COURTESY OF DON GILLIS
‘It became one city’: Former BU professor’s book explores Mayor Ray Flynn’s impact on Boston
April 7, 2025
Posters of the films honored at the 2025 Redstone Film Festival. The annual festival is hosted by Boston University’s Department of Film and Television, sponsored by the Sumner Redstone Foundation and features BU student films. PHOTO BY TATE HAM
Meet the films honored at 2025 Redstone Film Festival and the students behind them
April 7, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Collision of love and technology: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid discuss new movie ‘Companion’
January 29, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
REVIEW: ‘The Apprentice’ explores Trump’s origins, but Cohn steals the show
November 4, 2024
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist
REVIEW: Breaking the Cinderella illusion in ‘Anora’
November 4, 2024
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Test your fears with these horror movies that deserve both screams and applause
October 21, 2024
Emma Clement | Graphic Artist
REVIEW: Jason Reitman’s ‘Saturday Night’ thrives on atmosphere, stumbles with depth
October 16, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
5-Minute Major: Hockey is the best sport
April 30, 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
April 22, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
The Post-Up: Jokić is one of one, but he’s not all by himself in Denver
April 9, 2025
Fans attend the Boston Red Sox home opener April 4. The sold-out game ended in a 13-9 victory for the Red Sox. PHOTO BY BRENDAN GALVIN
Red Sox open 2025 season, fans celebrate return to Fenway Park
April 8, 2025
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist
Pound-for-Pound: We’re officially in the UFC’s era of inactivity
April 7, 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
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
The Post-Up: Kawhi Leonard is back and not to blame
January 22, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
The Post-Up: Why we should be concerned about the aftermath of missed calls
December 4, 2024
Freshman guard Azmar Abdullah (7) bypasses a Wagner College player in a game on Nov. 19. The Terriers lost to Sacred Heart University, 73-65, in a game on Sunday. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Men’s basketball comeback falls short against Pioneers, 73-65
December 3, 2024
Freshman forward Inez Gallegos (33) battles a Northeastern player for the ball during the women’s basketball game on Nov. 4. The Boston University women’s basketball team beat Rider University on Sunday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Ericksen 20-point performance hands Broncs 64-59 loss
December 2, 2024
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
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
5-Minute Major: Hockey is the best sport
April 30, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
The Post-Up: Jokić is one of one, but he’s not all by himself in Denver
April 9, 2025
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist
Pound-for-Pound: We’re officially in the UFC’s era of inactivity
April 7, 2025
Forward Lexie Adzija (88) signs a jersey for a fan before the Boston Fleet game at Agganis Arena March 8. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Stick Check: Agganis Arena hosts the Boston Fleet a second time this season for Youth Hockey Night
April 1, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Crosse-Eyed: Boston dominates professional lacrosse with some hometown help
March 31, 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
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
Assistant field hockey coach Liz Ryan in a game against American University in 2019. Ryan came back to Boston University after three years to join the coaching staff of the BU field hockey team. COURTESY OF LIZ RYAN
Back from across the pond, Liz Ryan returns to BU field hockey as assistant coach
September 13, 2024
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
Then-junior midfielder Avery Jones (22) cradles the ball down the field during a game against University of New Hampshire on Feb. 14, 2024. A 12-goal first half propelled Navy to a 16-8 victory over the Boston University women’s lacrosse team Saturday afternoon at Nickerson Field. LILY HANSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Nine-goal deficit proves too much, women’s lacrosse falls to Navy
March 31, 2025
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
March 26, 2025
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
March 23, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
BREAKING: NWSL announces new name for Boston team
March 26, 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
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
After the Whistle: What to make of the remaining teams in the Champions League
March 20, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
After the Whistle: The Champions League knockout stage lives up to its reputation
March 6, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
After the Whistle: a fitting goodbye to Goodison leads to an intensifying title race
February 20, 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
Senior infielder Kayla Roncin (21) at bat in a game against Yale on March 19. The Boston University softball team beat Colgate University 26-2 in a three-game set on April 7. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Softball’s game three offensive explosion punctuates sweep against Colgate
April 9, 2024
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
Toby Makoyawo men's track and field profile
Toby Makoyawo: The fastest runner in BU history
April 28, 2022
Sports and fashion can’t resist collaborating — at the expense of consumer wallets | Wear Me This
Sports and fashion can’t resist collaborating — at the expense of consumer wallets | Wear Me This
April 30, 2025
OP ED: Family first, or America last
OP ED: Family first, or America last
April 30, 2025
Jodi Tang | Senior Graphic Artist
Rally on: The economic consequences of burnout | Irrational Expectations
April 9, 2025
Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist
Gen Z’s addiction to perfectionism | Eco-logically Speaking
April 9, 2025
Melissa Park | Associate Graphics Editor
‘Fashion daddies’ aren’t exactly revolutionary | Wear Me This
April 8, 2025
Sports and fashion can’t resist collaborating — at the expense of consumer wallets | Wear Me This
Sports and fashion can’t resist collaborating — at the expense of consumer wallets | Wear Me This
April 30, 2025
Jodi Tang | Senior Graphic Artist
Rally on: The economic consequences of burnout | Irrational Expectations
April 9, 2025
Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist
Gen Z’s addiction to perfectionism | Eco-logically Speaking
April 9, 2025
Melissa Park | Associate Graphics Editor
‘Fashion daddies’ aren’t exactly revolutionary | Wear Me This
April 8, 2025
Melissa Park | Associate Graphics Editor
We can’t all be Cher — but that shouldn’t stop musicians from trying | Dancing with Myself
April 8, 2025
Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist
BUPD has changed its image since 2005 — is that enough? | Editorial
April 4, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Work-study may level the playing field, but the game isn’t fair | Editorial
March 21, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Journalism will always be about people — AI can’t change that | Editorial
February 28, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Our future shouldn’t be prevented by our own indifference | Editorial
February 7, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Good thing TikTok was only on time-out | Editorial
January 24, 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: 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
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
OP-ED: Polite queerness isn’t enough
February 15, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
OP-ED: We invite BU to join us in the fight against gun violence
January 28, 2024
Goodbye, ‘You’: The killer series finale finally unmasks its unreliable narrator
Goodbye, ‘You’: The killer series finale finally unmasks its unreliable narrator
10:02 am
I adore his fashion designs — I’m inspired by his life journey: Getting to know the iconic Ralph Lauren
I adore his fashion designs — I’m inspired by his life journey: Getting to know the iconic Ralph Lauren
April 30, 2025
Don’t sweat it: How to maintain your vintage style this summer | It’s All Been Done Before
Don’t sweat it: How to maintain your vintage style this summer | It’s All Been Done Before
April 30, 2025
Some books are timeless — ‘The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue’ is one of them | By the Book
Some books are timeless — ‘The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue’ is one of them | By the Book
April 30, 2025
Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist
Memories in the spotless mind
April 9, 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
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
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist
It’s a Lifestyle: Debunking stress relief products
May 1, 2023
Lucy Dacus performing with her band Sunday. Dacus played two shows at MGM Music Hall at Fenway Sunday and Monday.
REVIEW: And the crowd is…crying? Lucy Dacus’ talent for emotional storytelling was clear at her Boston stop
April 22, 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
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
April 4, 2025
Men’s gold medal winner Ilia Malinin of the USA poses with an American flag after the competition. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
GALLERY: Team USA dominates 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships
April 1, 2025
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