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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

My number one fan

Lauren Albano March 20, 2025
I made a few saves, and my dad came over to me, raving that he was proud of my first performance and reassuring that missed saves were not solely my fault — it was a team effort. I played goalie for a few more games and soon fell in love with the position. 
Parade participants cheer from a duck boat on Causeway Street. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Celebrators crowd Boston streets for the Celtics’ victory parade

Lauren Albano June 24, 2024
In celebration of the Boston Celtics claiming their 18th championship in the NBA Finals last Monday, the City of Boston put on its Rolling Rally victory parade.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Women’s domination soars beyond the court during March Madness | Editorial

Editors April 11, 2024
This year, everyone can agree that women dominated March Madness on and off the court.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Ranking every City Edition jersey based on how comfortable I would be to wear them in public

Luke Scotchie October 27, 2023
During certain games, players will wear special City Edition uniforms. These uniforms are designed by Nike as a way to draw attention to the city’s roots, the team’s history or facts that most people outside of that team’s fan base wouldn’t know, and they usually change every year. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Damian Lillard traded to Milwaukee Bucks | The Backdoor Cut

Luke Scotchie October 2, 2023
After months of uncertainty, Damian Lillard was finally traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a massive trade that will be remembered in the NBA history books.
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.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Best landing spots for Dillon Brooks

Luke Scotchie May 3, 2023
After a first-round elimination, the Memphis Grizzlies told Dillon Brooks he will not be returning to the team next season. Here are some potential landing spots.
Walter Whyte

‘It was more than just hoops’: Walter Whyte reflects on his last season with BU Basketball

Sam Robb O’Hagan April 28, 2023
After six years at Boston University, Walter Whyte has left a remarkable impact on the Terrier men's basketball program. Now, Whyte is looking toward his next steps in life.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: A letter to the Dallas Mavericks

Luke Scotchie April 19, 2023
The Dallas Mavericks went from contenders to missing the playoffs. Columnist Luke Scotchie shares his message to the Mavericks.
Lydia Evans | Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: A triple-double standard

Editors April 6, 2023
Under normal circumstances, the NCAA women's championship would have been a thrilling milestone for the oft-overlooked field of women’s sports. And yet, this historic occasion was marred by controversy: racist double standards, sexist stereotypes, even a presidential faux pas.
Brett Abrams | Graphic Artist

It’s time to go all in on the Philadelphia 76ers | Minority Report

Lincoln Son Currie March 15, 2023
Some shrug off Philadelphia as a perennial tease that can’t get it done in the postseason, and I find myself vacillating between two questions: do they have a chance to capture the team’s first title in 40 years? Or will they crash out in the second round as they did last year and the year before? 
Senior guard Liz Shean walking off the court

Women’s basketball drops Patriot League Championship game to Holy Cross

Mark Fraenkel March 14, 2023
Despite a thrilling comeback, women's basketball fell short against Holy Cross in the Patriot League Championship game.
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