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Forward Lexie Adzija (88) signs a jersey for a fan before the Boston Fleet game at Agganis Arena March 8. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Stick Check: Agganis Arena hosts the Boston Fleet a second time this season for Youth Hockey Night

Grace Sferrazza April 1, 2025
It was round two for the Boston Fleet at Agganis Arena last Wednesday. The stage was set for an electric faceoff between the second-place Toronto Sceptres and the third-place Fleet — two teams with something to prove and a cause to rally for.
Marie-Philip Poulin (29) wins the opening face-off of overtime.

GALLERY: Boston Fleet dock at sold-out Agganis Arena

Holly Gustavsen March 9, 2025
The Boston Fleet of the Professional Women’s Hockey League played its first game at Agganis Arena Saturday.
Sophomore Andrea Di Blasio and junior Giuseppe Bagnato. Di Blasio and Bagnato have been playing soccer together since they were 4 years old, and after one year apart at separate universities, the two reunited at Boston University. 
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Before they were Boston Terriers, Andrea Di Blasio and Giuseppe Bagnato were Brooklyn Italians

Gabby Church October 10, 2024
Eleven months ago, the Boston University men’s soccer team faced Syracuse University in the NCAA tournament. On either bench sat BU defender Giuseppe Bagnato and forward Andrea Di Blasio — who, before he wore Terrier red, played for the Orange.
A protester waves a Palestinian flag outside Agganis Arena, where Boston University President Melissa Gilliam’s inauguration took place. Multiple protests by the BU Graduate Workers Union, BU Students for Justice in Palestine, BU Young Democratic Socialists and BU Palestine Liberation Coalition occurred around campus during the inauguration. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Unions, student groups hold protests during BU presidential inauguration

Kayla Baltazar September 27, 2024
Boston University Graduate Workers Union, BU Students for Justice in Palestine, BU Young Democratic Socialists of America and BU Palestine Liberation Coalition protested during the presidential inauguration of Melissa Gilliam today
President Melissa Gilliam gives her inaugural address. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Melissa Gilliam inaugurated as BU’s 11th president, protestors at ceremony

Crystal Yormick September 27, 2024
Melissa Gilliam has officially been inaugurated as Boston University's 11th President.
Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include fraudulent emails, larceny and drug possession. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Sept. 9–13

Charlie Johnson September 17, 2024
This week's crime logs include vendor violations, protesters and theft.
Agganis Arena at Boston University. A motor vehicle accident occurred Tuesday afternoon, resulting in one of the cars overturning after colliding with a parked vehicle. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Vehicle collision causes temporary traffic disruption on Commonwealth Avenue

Gia Shin May 8, 2024
A motor vehicle accident occurred at 915 Commonwealth Ave. Tuesday afternoon, leading to temporary traffic delays along the street.
The Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include an elevator entrapment, theft and harassment. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: March 3 – March 16

Sebastian Castro March 20, 2024
This week's crime logs include elevator entrapment, a call involving animals and an injury with a at Agganis Arena.
(From left) Cast members of Stage Troupe’s production of “the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Seven Zhang, Nicholas Formato, Ali Cook, Lanz Perez-Kudzma, Christa Campbell and Evan Laufman. The production will run from Feb. 29 to March 2 at the student theater, with proceeds going to the Home for Little Wanderers. PHOTO COURTESY OF STAGE TROUPE

Stage Troupe bonds over ‘Spelling Bee’: a production to support a local nonprofit

Deanna Soukhaseum February 29, 2024
Boston University Stage Troupe’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will donate its revenue to the Home for Little Wanderers, an organization focused on supporting children who were abused, neglected or at risk by providing a wide range of services.
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COM alum Fiona Whittington promoted inclusion at BU, now sparks change for women in tech

Mara Mellits November 7, 2023
2024 Women of Impact Honoree and COM alum Fiona Whittington was not an average advertising student during her time at BU.
The Boston University men’s ice hockey team during the Beanpot consolation game on Feb. 13, 2023. Hockey season starts back up in the fall. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Old and new hockey fans reflect on community experience

faithfronduto June 8, 2023
For some, being a fan of Boston University hockey means a whole lot more than just cheering on their Terriers. It's a way of life and something that ties you to every other diehard fan that's ever stepped foot in Agganis Arena.
Boston University forward Caitlin Weimar (11) drives to the hoop during the 2023 Patriot League finals. The women’s basketball team ended the regular season with a 22-7 record. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Division I Terriers gear up for Fall 2023

Austin Chen June 7, 2023
Boston University boasts 24 varsity teams that compete in the NCAA’s Division I across the fall and spring semesters. Here’s what to know about some of the teams that will compete during the fall semester.
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