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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
7:19 pm
QSFP gather to ‘shut down’ alumni weekend event, BUPD, BPD respond
September 28, 2025
The International Students and Scholars Office at Boston University. The Trump Administration’s drastic increase of prices for new H1-B visas threatens international students who plan to stay in the United States after graduation.
Price increase for H1-B visa applications sparks concern among international students
September 25, 2025
Students walk by Marsh Plaza on Boston University Central Campus. BU recently earned an “F” in a survey of free speech on college campuses by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
BU receives ‘F’ again in free speech survey
September 25, 2025
A dining hall employee assembles a lobster plate to serve in the Warren dining hall on Sept. 24th. Warren Dining Hall prepared approximately 2,600 lobsters for this year’s “Lobster Night.”.
Every claw counts: BU Lobster Night returns for 40th anniversary
September 25, 2025
QSFP gather to ‘shut down’ alumni weekend event, BUPD, BPD respond
September 28, 2025
Students walk by Marsh Plaza on Boston University Central Campus. BU recently earned an “F” in a survey of free speech on college campuses by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
BU receives ‘F’ again in free speech survey
September 25, 2025
A dining hall employee assembles a lobster plate to serve in the Warren dining hall on Sept. 24th. Warren Dining Hall prepared approximately 2,600 lobsters for this year’s “Lobster Night.”.
Every claw counts: BU Lobster Night returns for 40th anniversary
September 25, 2025
Warren tower A. The renovations on Warrens Towers Dormitory is entering a new phase of construction, allowing sidewalk access back to 111 Cummington St.
Warren Towers reconstruction project remains on schedule, students manage disruptions
September 25, 2025
Boston University and PR Week partnered to conduct an AI in PR Survey. The survey questioned the implementation of AI in the PR sector as well as employer’s viewpoints on the future of AI in the workplace.
PR Week, Boston University release inaugural ‘AI in PR’ survey
September 24, 2025
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
7:19 pm
The International Students and Scholars Office at Boston University. The Trump Administration’s drastic increase of prices for new H1-B visas threatens international students who plan to stay in the United States after graduation.
Price increase for H1-B visa applications sparks concern among international students
September 25, 2025
A mural titled “Resist With Love” by Sharinna Travieso outside of Naidey's Market in Boston. Travieso was one of the many artists invited to the city as part of the nine-day BLKOUT Walls Festival aimed at bringing art to the community.
BLKOUT Walls ‘beautifies’ Roxbury neighborhood
September 25, 2025
Ashford Street and Hartley Terrace block in Allston. Peter Schiepers, 33, of Allston pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges after law enforcement discovered Schiepers was allegedly supplying methamphetamine in and around Boston.
Man pleads guilty to trafficking ‘date rape’ drugs out of Allston home
September 25, 2025
Boston City Hall. Council Ed Flynn opposed the continuation of Supervised Injection Facilities in Boston after over 200 residents expressed safety concerns regarding the SIFs.
City Council rejects proposal to oppose supervised injection facilities
September 24, 2025
Things to do this week in Boston: Sept. 29 – Oct. 5
September 28, 2025
Members of the organization BAMN, which stands for “by any means necessary,” speak to rallygoers in Columbus Circle.
XR Boston travels to NYC for ‘Make Billionaires Pay’ protest, where more than climate was at stake
September 24, 2025
Jake Sullivan and host Meghna Chakrabarti. The former National Security Advisor spoke about current affairs with other world powers; the conversation was interrupted by protesters in the audience who criticized Sullivan’s actions while in office.
Pro-Palestinian protestors interupt ‘A Conversation with Jake Sullivan,’ former U.S. national security adviser
September 22, 2025
The Kyiv-based MacPaw AI Platform. At the top of the server, the site’s team shows its support for Ukraine in the current war with Russia, as MacPaw’s leadership remains focused on Ukraine’s future.
Software company MacPaw embraces its Ukrainian ‘soul’ from Boston to Kyiv
September 22, 2025
Massachusetts Statehouse, the frequented location of the Extinction Rebellion Boston protest group. The group protests climate change and will be attending the Make Billionaires Pay protest in New York City on Saturday.
Extinction Rebellion Boston fights for clean environment in ‘life or death’ battle
September 19, 2025
A photographer directs the team members of “Hidden: The Kati Preston Story,” and Kati Preston in the red top.
Nonfiction takes the reel at the 2025 Boston Film Festival
September 24, 2025
The film, “One Battle After Another,” on Letterboxd. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a paranoid former revolutionary now living off the grid.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall and cast talk family, revolution in upcoming film ‘One Battle After Another’
September 22, 2025
Sam Fender on stage. The English singer-songwriter played his first ever show in Boston at Roadrunner Boston, a live music venue, on Wednesday.
REVIEW: At the Roadrunner, Sam Fender gives us everything he has
September 22, 2025
A woman admires several works by featured gallery artist Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez.
‘Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá’ honors bicultural identity during Hispanic Heritage Month
September 19, 2025
“Haunted Hotel” is set to premiere Sept. 19 on Netflix. The animated horror-comedy comes from writer Matt Roller, creator of “Rick and Morty,” and the new series features a similar animation style.
‘Haunted Hotel’ brings horror and heart from scratch to life
September 17, 2025
College of Arts and Sciences graduates and current BU Medical students Talya Cohen and Tanusha Tholla of the non-profit HealthPair. The BU-associated nonprofit is launching a hub class this fall to provide students with health literacy skills. Photo courtesy of Austin Boyer.
From campus to clinic: HealthPair prepares youth for health care independence
September 28, 2025
Press release from Skydance Media and Paramount Global after new acting CEO David Ellison joined in August. On Sept. 11, the Skydance Paramount media conglomerate announced a bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.
Consolidation of Paramount Skydance, Warner Bros. Discovery could reshape future of media industry — BU students, faculty weigh in
September 23, 2025
The Kyiv-based MacPaw AI Platform. At the top of the server, the site’s team shows its support for Ukraine in the current war with Russia, as MacPaw’s leadership remains focused on Ukraine’s future.
Software company MacPaw embraces its Ukrainian ‘soul’ from Boston to Kyiv
September 22, 2025
A customer buys a carton of blueberries from Dick’s Market Garden stand at the Charlesgate Farmers Market. The market is held every Sunday beneath the Bowker Overpass in Kenmore, offering live music, fresh food and crafts.
Charlesgate Farmers Market transforms abandoned park into cherished tradition, supports local businesses
September 19, 2025
A snapshot of Shiftly AI’s jobfinding system. The platform aims to connect students with restaurant jobs that match up with their demanding schedules.
Shiftly empowers BU students to ‘work when they want and earn what they need’
September 16, 2025
“From Policy Design to Action” panel speakers from left to right: Gustavo Ferreira, Samantha Gross, Lebogang Mulaisi, Lukas Sokol and Benjamin Sovacool via Zoom.
Policy experts discuss strengths, challenges of global climate policy at Climate Policy Lab Symposium panel
September 23, 2025
Department of Health and Human Services’ press office announcement regarding the firings of 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of HHS, also fired the CDC director in August.
BU experts warn RFK Jr.’s CDC firings threaten public health, point to local scientists for guidance
September 19, 2025
Elise Morgan, head of the Boston University College of Engineering. Morgan was recently named the permanent head of the college after serving 22 years on the BU faculty.
Elise Morgan named permanent dean of ENG, emphasizes role of community in making an impact
September 16, 2025
Members of Mu Epsilon Delta Fraternity. MED was founded this summer and is Boston University’s first pre-med fraternity.
Mu Epsilon Delta, BU’s first pre-health fraternity, cultivates professionalism and community
September 11, 2025
Boston University’s Engineers Without Borders group at the Ogiek Kwanza Secondary School in Tinet, Kenya. The group is making wells and adding water filtration systems to schools in the area.
BU Engineers Without Borders builds clean, accessible water source for Kenyan school
September 10, 2025
Payoff Pitch: The Milwaukee Brewers needed a reset — now they can face their October demons
September 25, 2025
Victory against Boston College eludes men’s soccer team in last three minutes
September 25, 2025
Inside the Pocket: Tom Brady: Analyst or owner?
September 24, 2025
The Extra Point: Maybe Daniel Jones' holy grail was in Indiana this whole time
The Extra Point: Maybe Daniel Jones’ holy grail was in Indiana this whole time
September 23, 2025
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist
Pound-for-Pound: The rise and fall of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’
September 23, 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
Payoff Pitch: The Milwaukee Brewers needed a reset — now they can face their October demons
September 25, 2025
Inside the Pocket: Tom Brady: Analyst or owner?
September 24, 2025
The Extra Point: Maybe Daniel Jones' holy grail was in Indiana this whole time
The Extra Point: Maybe Daniel Jones’ holy grail was in Indiana this whole time
September 23, 2025
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist
Pound-for-Pound: The rise and fall of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’
September 23, 2025
Chasing Points: Matchweek 5 brings drama with Liverpool’s slip, Spurs’ comeback, United’s lift
Chasing Points: Matchweek 5 brings drama with Liverpool’s slip, Spurs’ comeback, United’s lift
September 22, 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
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
Victory against Boston College eludes men’s soccer team in last three minutes
September 25, 2025
Chasing Points: Matchweek 5 brings drama with Liverpool’s slip, Spurs’ comeback, United’s lift
Chasing Points: Matchweek 5 brings drama with Liverpool’s slip, Spurs’ comeback, United’s lift
September 22, 2025
Junior Andrea Di Blasio, number 7, and sophomore Dylan Williams, number 22, in a scuffle. The Boston University Men’s Soccer Team beat Navy 1-0 on Nickerson Field Saturday.
Men’s soccer finds first conference win with 1-0 victory over Navy
September 22, 2025
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
September 22, 2025
Women’s soccer falls to Navy 3-1 in conference opener
September 22, 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
Technology and the end of caring | Data Driven
Technology and the end of caring | Data Driven
4:12 am
Violent security theater: BU Law’s dangerous decision to bring police into our tower | The Dissenting Opinion
Violent security theater: BU Law’s dangerous decision to bring police into our tower | The Dissenting Opinion
September 26, 2025
Listen to the music | On the Record
Listen to the music | On the Record
September 24, 2025
Blackstone thinks you’re stupid | Con-Current Events
Blackstone thinks you’re stupid | Con-Current Events
September 22, 2025
Real or cake, but now it’s … news? | Terms and Conditions
Real or cake, but now it’s … news? | Terms and Conditions
September 19, 2025
Technology and the end of caring | Data Driven
Technology and the end of caring | Data Driven
4:12 am
Violent security theater: BU Law’s dangerous decision to bring police into our tower | The Dissenting Opinion
Violent security theater: BU Law’s dangerous decision to bring police into our tower | The Dissenting Opinion
September 26, 2025
Listen to the music | On the Record
Listen to the music | On the Record
September 24, 2025
Blackstone thinks you’re stupid | Con-Current Events
Blackstone thinks you’re stupid | Con-Current Events
September 22, 2025
Real or cake, but now it’s … news? | Terms and Conditions
Real or cake, but now it’s … news? | Terms and Conditions
September 19, 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
What’s left if we can’t ask 'what if'? | Editorial
What’s left if we can’t ask ‘what if’? | Editorial
May 2, 2025
Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist
BUPD has changed its image since 2005 — is that enough? | Editorial
April 4, 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: 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
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
OP-ED: Polite queerness isn’t enough
February 15, 2024
Fall film and TV favorites to add to your watchlist
Fall film and TV favorites to add to your watchlist
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Paul Thomas Anderson romanticizes revolution in latest film 'One Battle After Another'
Paul Thomas Anderson romanticizes revolution in latest film ‘One Battle After Another’
September 28, 2025
Shawn Mendes lit up TD Garden — and the smoke alarms
Shawn Mendes lit up TD Garden — and the smoke alarms
September 28, 2025
People watching: the art of existentialism
People watching: the art of existentialism
September 28, 2025
The fall facade: why students tend to romanticize autumn
The fall facade: why students tend to romanticize autumn
September 28, 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
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 female dancer of BOMBAntillana dances Bomba, one of the oldest living musical traditions of Puerto Rico.
GALLERY: Boston Common comes alive with Embrace Massó ¡Con Salsa! International Music Festival
September 19, 2025
A protester holds a sign that reads “Respect Existence Or Expect Resistance" while they look at a “Free Palestine” banner.
GALLERY: QSFP, police stand off at GSU protest
September 16, 2025
Representatives from the Boston University Dog Pound, which represents BU’s student section at hockey games, wave a BU flag while promoting to students.
GALLERY: Students show out in the sun for Splash 2025
September 10, 2025
Vendors selling Red Sox merch at Kenmore Square, across the street from BU’s Marciano Commons.
GALLERY: There’s no culture like Sox culture
June 6, 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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The International Students and Scholars Office at Boston University. The Trump Administration’s drastic increase of prices for new H1-B visas threatens international students who plan to stay in the United States after graduation.

Price increase for H1-B visa applications sparks concern among international students

By Julia Perian and Olivia Santos • September 25, 2025

The Trump administration announced a drastic price increase for new H1-B visa petitions on Sept. 19, jeopardizing the professional futures of international students and workers nationwide.  Employers...

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Boston Design Week returns virtually after last-minute cancellation last year

By Jesús Marrero Suárez • April 16, 2021
The 12-day festival celebrating the role of design in everyday life will return April 28.
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