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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Boston University Student Body President Akwasi Antwi speaks at a BU Student Government meeting Oct. 21. The Student Government approved funding for multiple student organizations on campus and voted to endorse a new training program. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

StuGov approves funding requests for 4 student organizations

José Quintero March 4, 2025
Boston University Student Government approved funding requests for four student organizations during its Monday meeting.
Nickerson Field. On Friday, Boston University alumna and head women’s soccer coach Casey Brown announced she is stepping down from her position, effective immediately. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

After NCAA Tournament appearance, Casey Brown steps down as women’s soccer head coach

Ava Malamut December 17, 2024
After three years as head coach of the Boston University women's soccer team, Casey Brown resigned from her position last Friday, effective immediately.
Boston University’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee members at a watch party for a broadcast about the election and civic engagement. The broadcast was presented by The Team, a non-profit organization encouraging voter participation and civic engagement among student-athletes. SAAC offered voting resources leading up to the election and hopes to provide more civic engagement opportunities for student-athletes in the future. COURTESY OF EMILY HOWARD

Boston University student-athletes push for civic action, look to unify, project voices post-election

Chloe Cramutola November 7, 2024
Two months before Tuesday’s presidential election, the Boston University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee offered voting resources with a focus on civic engagement.

Grant Cartwright promoted to BU track and field, cross country director

Chris Larabee July 2, 2024
After five seasons as an assistant coach for throws at Boston University, Grant Cartwright was promoted as director of the track and field and cross country program on Monday, according to a press release by BU Athletics. 
Boston University Track and Tennis Center. The director of Boston University’s track and field and cross country teams Gabe Sanders stepped down on Thursday. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Director of BU track and field, cross country steps down following abuse allegations

Mara Mellits April 26, 2024
After five years as the director of Boston University’s track and field and cross country teams, Gabe Sanders stepped down Thursday afternoon, according to a press release from BU Athletics.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Beanpot tournament inaccessibility exposes gender inequality in BU hockey culture | Editorial

Editors February 1, 2024
With the Beanpot being such an essential and famed part of the student community and culture in Boston, it must become more accessible to the people who wish to attend, especially if we want to boost support for women’s sports. 
The Boston University Student Activities Office at ​​1 University Rd

Exiled from SPLASH: a look at BU’s unofficial clubs

Devan Colby October 5, 2023
It was a sunny October afternoon, and a team of Boston University athletes was in the midst of its semiweekly practice on Magazine Beach, a stretch of green along the Charles River in Cambridge. 
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.
Boston University women’s ice hockey head coach Brian Durocher coaches the team during a timeout in 2020

Women’s hockey coach Brian Durocher retires: a look at his legacy

Gracie Davenport March 13, 2023
After 45 years of coaching and18 years at the helm of the women's hockey team, Brian Durocher retired at the conclusion of the team's 2022-23 season. Gracie Davenport takes a look at his career in college hockey and his impact on BU Athletics.
BU Med

BU CTE Center at forefront of chronic traumatic encephalopathy research

Brian Foisy December 1, 2022
Researchers at Boston University have been at the forefront of the study of a degenerative brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Men's basketball

Men’s basketball beats Northeastern 72-63 in season opener

Mark Fraenkel November 10, 2022
Men's basketball won their season opener 72-63 over Northeastern University on Monday. The Terriers were led by graduate student Walter Whyte, who had 27 points in the game.
Field Hockey

Field hockey pushes through adversity, rolls past league opponents

Mitch Fink October 12, 2022
Mitch Fink recaps the Boston University field hockey team which is undefeated in Patriot League. Sally Starr won her 500th game as BU's field hockey coach and Tess Csejka leads the team with seven goals. The team is unable to play at their home field, New Balance Field, due to renovations.
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