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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Students hold up signs, urging Boston University to designate itself as a sanctuary campus, during a walkout Thursday afternoon at Marsh Plaza. Prior to the walkout, speculation spread regarding an armed Homeland Security officer’s presence near BU Questrom School of Business and the School of Law building. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Homeland Security officer spotted at BU, student groups hold walkout for a sanctuary campus

Samantha Genzer April 4, 2025
Reports of a United States Department of Homeland Security officer on Boston University’s campus Thursday afternoon, which coincided with a planned student-led walkout calling for BU to designate itself as a sanctuary campus, intensified concerns over Immigration and Customs Enforcement on campus.
Editor-in-Chief Mara Mellits. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Letter from the Editor: Thank you and farewell

Mara Mellits December 6, 2024
A final goodbye from fall 2024 Editor-in-Chief Mara Mellits.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: My top-five MLB ballparks, so far

Brendan Galvin April 26, 2023
In this week's edition of On-Deck Circle, columnist Brendan Galvin lists his top-five favorite ballparks.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Early overreactions from the first couple weeks of the MLB season

Brendan Galvin April 12, 2023
With just under two weeks of play, the 2023 MLB season is already off to a hectic start. Here are three early overreactions the start of the season.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Japan wins WBC as MLB Opening Day nears

Brendan Galvin March 30, 2023
Columnist Brendan Galvin breaks down Japan's victory at the World Baseball Classic and predicts award winners for the upcoming MLB season.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: The World Baseball Classic is a chance for international stars to shine, but the United States has a strong chance to repeat

Brendan Galvin March 15, 2023
Columnist Brendan Galvin dissects which teams could take home the title in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Proposed divisional changes would bring renewed rivalries and excitement baseball

Brendan Galvin February 23, 2023
With a potential league expansion in the future, here is a proposed plan of what the new look MLB could look like.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: After a lackluster season, the Red Sox will surprise many

Brendan Galvin February 7, 2023
After a disappointing 2022 season, the Boston Red Sox could surprise fans and achieve unexpected success in 2023.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: New rules usher in a new era of baseball

Brendan Galvin January 26, 2023
MLB announced rule changes to be implemented in the 2023 upcoming season to help speed up the game and improve the fan experience, but they were met with mixed opinions.
Women's basketball

Women’s basketball falls to undefeated St. Josephs, snapping four-game win streak

Brendan Galvin December 5, 2022
The women's basketball team snapped their five-game winning streak in a competitive loss against undefeated St. Joseph's University.
Men's basketball

Men’s basketball falls 63-52 in Cream City Classic opener to Southeast Missouri State

Brendan Galvin November 27, 2022
BU men's basketball team narrowly lost 63-52 by Southeast Missouri State University in the opening game of the Cream City Classic.
WBB

Women’s basketball wins first game of season 63-43 over Lowell

Brendan Galvin November 18, 2022
Women's basketball defeated University of Massachusetts Lowell 63-43 on Wednesday night to secure their first win of the season.
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