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Walk, don’t run

Sophia Keohane October 24, 2024
You will not catch me running down Commonwealth Avenue — not for a bus, not for a train, not even for class. I’d much rather stroll in late than be caught dashing around campus. Running and scooters are the two things I vow to never use to get to class. 
Students sitting on the College of Communication lawn. Frances shares her list of go-to places on and around campus that help ease her anxiety. CAROLYN MOONEY/ DFP FILE

Places around campus to ease my anxiety

Frances Beedon October 24, 2021
I've discovered some places and things to do on or near campus that helped settle my nerves.
A goose pecks at grass in a flowerbed. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

GALLERY: Spring flowers bloom across Boston

Hannah Yoshinaga April 20, 2021

By Shannon Damiano, Thalia Lauzon and Hannah Yoshinaga Following the start of spring last month and the return of warmer temperatures, flowers have begun to bloom throughout Boston.

st patrick's day celebration in south boston

Boston celebrates second COVID-era St. Patrick’s Day

Taylor Brokesh March 17, 2021
South Boston’s traditional St. Patrick’s Day Parade was canceled for the second year in a row.
braille across america virtual challenge logo

National Braille Press begins Braille Across America exercise challenge

Sam Trottenberg March 15, 2021
Participants must run or walk at least 26.2 miles, or bike at least 52.4 miles, between March 17 and April 19.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: MBTA consolidations pose disruptions, but are a first step in improving the city’s public transport

Editors February 16, 2021
Though the MBTA must address issues that disproportionately put certain residents and communities at a disadvantage, its plans to consolidate West Campus stations can at least improve BU transportation and bridge the ability gap.
Boston University seniors Kiana Ghamarifard and Michael Eschmann created “Kahila,” a buoyant Apple Watch case, to allow surfers to wear their watches in the water confidently. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

TERRIERS IN BIZ: BU seniors design technology for surfers, leveraging teamwork, passion

Divya Sood February 15, 2021
Two BU seniors and surfers turned a problem into a passion project by developing "Kahlia," a brightly-covered buoyant case to protect Apple Watches from getting lost in the waves.
Shots are extracted from Pfizer vials at the Samuel Adams Bar at Fenway. LILY KEPNER/DFP STAFF

PREVIEW: Fenway Park to become second mass vaccination site in Massachusetts

Lily Kepner January 30, 2021
At Fenway Park, you can’t order any souvenirs, popcorn or peanuts. But you can get a shot from the bar. This Monday, Boston's beloved ballpark will officially open as the second mass vaccination site in the state, after a "soft launch" Friday.
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.

SHEA: Solitary Walker

Daily Free Press Admin September 5, 2013

As I grow older, I tend to enjoy more and more time alone, whether that consists of walking downtown by myself, or having a nightcap and quietly reading on a Thursday instead of going out. It’s not...

Newly recognized student group to host suicide prevention walk

Daily Free Press Admin April 10, 2013

Boston University students are partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to sponsor and raise funds for BU’s Out of the Darkness Walk on the Charles River Campus to raise awareness...

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