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A runner at the 2017 Boston Marathon. For the first time since 1897, the Boston Marathon will not take place in person and will instead take on a virtual mode this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

Runners race in first ever virtual Boston Marathon

Katarzyna Jezak September 9, 2020
This is the first year without an in-person marathon since the inaugural race kicked off in 1897. 
A person wearing a mask rides the B-line train to Boston College. Starting Wednesday, all Massachusetts residents will be required to wear a mask while out in public if they cannot socially distance. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Baker orders mandatory face coverings, expands COVID-19 testing

Vanessa Kjeldsen May 1, 2020
To combat the pandemic, Gov. Baker has increased COVID-19 testing and is requiring all Massachusetts residents to wear a face covering in public starting Wednesday.
Freshman forward Trevor Zegras, shown in a Feb. 22 game against the University of Connecticut, just signed a contract with the Anaheim Ducks, making him one of seven Terriers leaving the program this season. JENNA VANSICKLE/ DFP FILE

Reflecting on 2019-20, O’Connell sees growth and potential to build on

Brady Gardner March 29, 2020
BU men's hockey coach Albie O'Connell reflected on the Terriers' 2019-20 season, which was cut short due to the spread of the coronavirus. Despite the playoffs not being played, O'Connell said the team has grown a lot this season and has room to improve its record next season.
Despite the abrupt ending to her college career, senior forward Nia Irving, shown in a Feb. 15 game against Navy, said the hard work that she and fellow senior guard Vanessa Edgehill put into the program paid off. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP FILE

Coronavirus pandemic forces short end to BU playoff runs, spring seasons

Chris Larabee March 18, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic forced the NCAA to cancel the spring season and the remaining playoffs for winter sports, cutting seasons short for seniors as the virus spreads across the U.S.
7th Inning Stretch: In these challenging times, athletes continue to inspire

7th Inning Stretch: In these challenging times, athletes continue to inspire

Jacob Gurvis March 17, 2020

As Bostonians, we are no strangers to the unifying power of sports. When our society is thrust into a period of danger or uncertainty, we often turn to our favorite players and teams for comfort, productive...

The Boston University Student Link login page. A two-factor authentication will be required to log in beginning in February. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Your coronavirus and online learning questions answered

Victoria Bond March 12, 2020
Here’s everything we know about the coronavirus risk to students on campus and how the University's switch to online courses will work.
Massachusetts sees first confirmed case of coronavirus

Massachusetts sees first confirmed case of coronavirus

Angela Yang February 1, 2020
State public health officials confirmed a UMass Boston student who had returned from Wuhan, China tested positive for the virus.
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