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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Asian Americans helped destroy affirmative action. Now what? | Identity Unveiled

Rebecca Peng February 11, 2025
Access to equal rights has always been controlled by those with wealth and privilege, so it’s ironic that the SFA uses the term “fair” in their title. History has undeniably been unfair to certain groups, and although affirmative action is not a perfect solution, it was designed to help level the playing field. While many want to believe individual success is purely merit-based, claiming that white success bears no benefit from racial factors is absurd.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet-to-Helmet: NFL draft preview

Jason Asvestopoulos April 24, 2024
This week's edition of Helmet-to-Helmet covers the upcoming NFL Draft and gives a ten-pick mock draft, including a trade and four quarterbacks.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

What’s next for cold medicine? | Data Driven

Sarah Datta November 6, 2023
Back in September, an FDA advisory panel ruled that a certain nasal decongestant, known as phenylephrine, has been found ineffective when taken orally. Phenylephrine is found in common cold medicines like NyQuil and Benadryl. 
Field hockey

Turnovers plague field hockey in 3-1 loss to Boston College

Mitch Fink October 24, 2022
Outshot 31-5, The Boston University field hockey team fell to no. 21 Boston College by a score of 3-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Monet Ota / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Court challenge to affirmative action reignites debate over the imperfect but necessary policy

Editors January 28, 2022
If Edward Blum and his anti-affirmative action activists get their wish — and race is negated from the admissions process — universities may once again start to resemble the days of varsity jackets and old boys clubs, as representation dwindles to abysmal levels. 
The 2-3 Zone, featuring NBA memories

The 2-3 Zone, featuring NBA memories

Sean Golonka March 30, 2020

The NBA postponed its season three months — wait, it was actually three weeks — ago, and my life just hasn’t been the same since. My late nights watching West coast games have ended. My hours spent...

In the Paint: Was Grayson Allen important to college basketball?

In the Paint: Was Grayson Allen important to college basketball?

Andrew Mason March 28, 2018
Duke University’s 85-81 overtime loss to the University of Kansas Sunday night meant more than just one of the nation’s top teams getting abruptly knocked out of the NCAA Tournament. It signaled the official end to the collegiate career of the most polarizing figure in amateur sports, Grayson Allen.
Between the Lines: The Madness in March will continue through the tournament

Between the Lines: The Madness in March will continue through the tournament

Michael Alcaraz March 19, 2018
We call it March Madness for a reason. The 64-team tournament that frequently produces upsets, Cinderella stories and teams with an “us against the world” mentality is undoubtedly mad, but that doesn’t mean that it’s good.
In the Paint: The Madness is here — Andrew’s Final Four predictions

In the Paint: The Madness is here — Andrew’s Final Four predictions

Andrew Mason March 15, 2018
Although my personal favorite team — the University of California, Irvine Anteaters — didn’t make it to the “Big Dance” once again, I took the time to fill out my own bracket. Here are the four teams I have selected to make up this year’s Final Four.
Between the Lines: Should college athletes be paid?

Between the Lines: Should college athletes be paid?

Michael Alcaraz December 5, 2017

To be called an amateur at something would generally be taken as an insult. Especially when it is a thing you love and may pursue as a career path. But there’s an exception in the one place where...

Senior forward Amanda Cassera leads the team in points with 12 thus far. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

20 Questions: Field hockey captain Amanda Cassera on her top-10 team, Chipotle and Beyoncé

Greg Levinsky September 21, 2016

The No. 9 Boston University field hockey team is off to its best start in school history after winning its seventh straight game this past Saturday against Colgate University. A talented group of seniors...

PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 15 field hockey’s postseason run concludes vs. No. 1 North Carolina

Evan Yee November 16, 2015

The No. 15 Boston University field hockey team’s season came to an end Saturday in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, as the Terriers lost 4-2 to No. 1 University of North Carolina. The matchup pitted two...

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