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A worker serves food in a Boston University dining hall. Boston University, the Islamic Society of BU and University Chaplains worked together to provide meals and on-campus prayer spaces for students during Ramadan. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘Building community and bringing people together’: Ramadan at BU

Brie Foster March 4, 2025
Ramadan began Saturday, and Boston University is working with organizations on campus to ensure Muslim students can observe the religious holiday.
The Boston University men’s basketball team huddles under the net during their last game of the season against Lehigh on March 10. The Terriers concluded their inconsistent season with a 16-17 record, looking to gain momentum next year. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball looks back on rollercoaster season, postseason experience for young roster

Jason Asvestopoulos April 8, 2024
In what can only be described as an up and down year, the 2023-2024 Boston University men’s basketball season saw it all — heartbreaking losses and moments of adversity, incredible wins and infectious confidence. Despite not reaching their end goal, a young Terrier squad battled all the way to the end.
Senior guard Sophie Beneventine (40) in a game against University of Massachusetts Lowell on Nov. 6. The Terriers suffered a 30-point road loss against the Colorado Buffaloes on Tuesday. KELLY BRODER/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball falls 85-55, No. 7 Colorado pulls away with 30-point fourth quarter

Chloe Patel November 29, 2023
The Boston University women’s basketball team fell to seventh-ranked University of Colorado 85-55 on Tuesday in the second game of a Colorado road trip.
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Men’s lacrosse clinches playoff berth with win over Loyola Maryland

Boyuan Zhang April 19, 2023
Men's lacrosse clinched a playoff spot after defeating Loyola Maryland 16-9 at Nickerson Field on April 15. 
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Off the Post: NHL’s biggest trades before the deadline

Belle Fraser March 1, 2023
With superstar players on the move, many NHL teams made big splashes in a wild 2023 NHL trade deadline.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Off the Post: Terrier great Colby Cohen returns for Battle of Comm Ave.

Belle Fraser December 7, 2022
Ahead of the 288th edition of the Battle of Comm Ave. this Friday, columnist Belle Fraser caught up with former Terrier great Colby Cohen who will be broadcasting the matchup in this week's edition of Off the Post.
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

Gracie Davenport November 7, 2022
Highlighted by individual performances, both BU cross country teams placed third in the Patriot League Championship on Oct. 29. Now the team is looking ahead to Regionals next weekend.
BU men's basketball vs. Army

Late Mathon ‘and one’ propels men’s basketball past Army

Chloe Patel February 10, 2022
A late basket and foul gave the Boston University men's basketball team a 75-74 victory over the United States Military Academy.
build lab at boston university

BU students win sustainability innovation grants, tackle climate change from new angles

Divya Sood March 23, 2021
Seven student projects won grants from Innovate@BU and BU Sustainability to tackle climate change.
the sound of boston university playlist on spotify

‘The Sound of Boston University’ provides 100-song snapshot into life at BU

Emma Vacirca March 15, 2021
The Spotify playlist "The Sound of Boston University,” curated from student listening patterns, spans a variety of genres and artists. For some students, it represents the “calm in the midst of city life.”
Boston University forward Robert Mastrosimone in a game against the University of New Hampshire Oct. 26, 2020. Mastrosimone scored in overtime against the University of Maine to win Friday’s game. CAROLINE FERNANDEZ/ DFP FILE

BU Men’s hockey extends winning streak to five with sweep over Maine

Chad Jones January 25, 2021
The Boston University men's hockey team faced Maine in a two-game series this past weekend. The Terriers took game one 3-2 in overtime, and overpowered the Black Bears 5-1 in game two at Walter Brown Arena. The Terriers are 5-1 on the season.
Michelle Prario was one of 1,285 students who received their early decision acceptances from Boston University last week. COURTESY OF MICHELLE PRARIO

Class of 2025 receives Early Decision acceptances, remains optimistic despite pandemic

Lily Kepner December 23, 2020
Despite being restricted from official in-person visits, tours and information sessions for the last nine months, 1,285 applicants became BU terriers last week when accepted in the university's first Early Decision round.
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