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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. 
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.
The Boston University Pep Band performing during the men’s basketball game at Case Gym Nov. 12. No matter how well or how poorly Terrier sports games play out, the band’s roaring music invigorates players and fans alike. MOHAN GE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU’s gameday soundtrack is back with the Pep Band’s return

Brendan Nordstrom November 17, 2021
The Boston University Pep Band has returned to the stands alongside fans, providing a steady backing beat for Terrier athletic events.
fans watching BU women's soccer

Fans bring energy back to Boston University athletics

John Fallon September 22, 2021
Fans are back in the stands for BU sports for the first time since March 2020.
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BU Dog Pound, hockey fans disengaged with virtual sporting events

Sydney Walsh March 9, 2021
Without in-person attendance at on-campus sporting events, Boston University students have experienced disengagement with BU Athletics.
Boston University Athletics suspended athletic activity through the end of January due to an increase in COVID-19 cases on campus. PAIGE TWOMBLY/ DFP FILE

BU athletics suspended for remainder of January due to COVID-19

Charles Moore January 28, 2021
Boston University Athletics announced Wednesday that all sports activities will be suspended through the remainder of January. All scheduled games have been postponed.
Chefs serve lobster to a line of students at the Warren Towers Dining Hall in 2019. Lobster Night at Boston University is an annual tradition. ALI AUDET/ DFP FILE

Campus traditions to partake in

Cameron Morsberger June 12, 2020
In the last few months, students and colleges have undergone extreme change in response to the pandemic and social activism worldwide. But with the promise of on-campus courses this Fall, there are some practices that will persist through time.
BU Pep Band bringing the noise at athletic events

BU Pep Band bringing the noise at athletic events

Liam O’Brien February 15, 2018

It’s the second overtime of the opening round of the 66th annual Beanpot tournament and nearly every ounce of buzz in the TD Garden has leaked away as midnight quickly approaches. The crowd has been...

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