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The Daily Free Press

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One Silber Way. A Boston University Metropolitan College lecturer filed a $5 million class-action lawsuit against the Trustees of BU Feb. 21 alleging the University failed to pay her on time, reportedly violating the Massachusetts Wage Act. ANH HUYNH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU lecturer files $5 million class-action lawsuit, alleges University violated state wage laws

Madyline Swearing February 28, 2025
BU lecturer files $5 million lawsuit against the Trustees of Boston University, alleging violation of state wage laws
Boston University Admissions Office. Boston University reported a 6% decrease in the Black student population for the Class of 2028. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU’s Black first-year student enrollment falls to 3%

Mara Mellits September 12, 2024
Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action, Boston University sees a drop in Black admitted students.
Sophomore Patriot League Rookie of the Year Corey Craig prepares to serve in a match against Bentley on Sunday. Men’s and women’s tennis are looking to return to the Patriot League finals this year as the runner-up and defending champions, respectively. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Tennis Notebook: Both teams vying to return to conference finals

Jason Asvestopoulos February 28, 2024
Both Boston University men’s and women’s tennis are in the midst of their respective seasons and are once again poised to contend for the Patriot League Championship.
crazier things by chelsea cutler on spotify

Song Spotlight: ‘Crazier Things’ by Chelsea Cutler

Katrina Liu March 26, 2021
“Crazier Things” is a simple and stunning ode to a romantic partner who isn’t in your life anymore.
Black bear sightings are up in Massachusetts as more people spend time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. COURTESY OF PICKPIK

Bear sightings up in Massachusetts

Madison Mercado October 12, 2020
People might be hibernating during the pandemic, but local bears haven’t been staying at home.
“No-brainer” for Kevin Nylen as BU’s next men’s soccer coach

“No-brainer” for Kevin Nylen as BU’s next men’s soccer coach

Zachary DuPont April 16, 2020

Long-time Boston University men’s soccer coach Neil Roberts announced his retirement from coaching at the end of the 2019 season, leaving the Terriers coaching job vacant for the first time since 1985.  The...

EDITORIAL: It shouldn’t take years to stand by victims of sexual assault

EDITORIAL: It shouldn’t take years to stand by victims of sexual assault

Editors April 29, 2018
Colleges typically hand out honorary degrees to people whose work and contributions to society they find meaningful and even inspirational. At last year’s commencement, Boston University gave a degree to Red Sox player and Boston icon David Ortiz, affectionately known as “Big Papi,” to honor his impressive baseball career and contributions to charity. These degrees also place value on people who boast an esteemed moral character that colleges would like to recognize.
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Over one-third of accepted students turn down top choice universities because of cost, study says

Allie Miller March 28, 2017

A recent economic study found that 40 percent of accepted students who decided not to go to their top choice universities cited reasons related to cost. The survey was released by Royall and Company,...

PHOTO COURTESY STEVE MCLAUGHLIN

Men’s cross country takes first at New England Championships

Nick Frazier October 14, 2015

The Boston University men’s and women’s cross country teams both performed well at the New England Championships on Saturday at Franklin Park, with the men’s squad winning its meet with a score...

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