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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. 
BU mascot posing for the camera at a hockey game

Back in the stands: A Fall preview of FreeP sports coverage

Sonja Chen August 31, 2021
As restrictions on campus life begin to lift, so do those on BU’s athletic programs. The Daily Free Press sports section will cover that and more this fall.
Boston University club baseball player

Boston University club sports adapt to socially distanced practices

Sonja Chen March 11, 2021
Boston University club sports teams have grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic with practice restrictions and season cancellations.
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.
East to West: Jan. 22, 2021

East to West: Jan. 22, 2021

Jackson Machesky January 22, 2021

In this special Sports edition of East to West, the Daily Free Press covers BU men’s hockey surprising victories over UMass Amherst, the end of BU women’s basketball’s winning streak, a string...

Boston University men’s hockey in a game against Dartmouth in December 2018. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE

State of the Terriers: 2020-21

Maxwell Bevington June 12, 2020

Boston University Athletics produced a number of shining moments during its 2019-20 season. Legendary men’s soccer coach Neil Roberts retired after a 35-year run at the helm of the Terriers, and men’s...

Splash, an annual event on Nickerson Field, lets students learn about all the clubs and organizations available at BU. MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Out and About: Campus events you can’t miss

J.D. Capelouto June 10, 2015

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Men's hockey freshman forward Jack Eichel was given the Mickey Cochrance Award, given to the best BU male athlete. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DAILY FREE PRESS FILE PHOTO

Terriers’ student-athletes honored at annual awards ceremony

Jonathan Sigal April 17, 2015

Ten Boston University Terriers were honored this Tuesday at the annual student-athlete awards reception at Agganis Arena. Nine seniors were selected for awards along with lone freshman Jack Eichel of the...

Following two rejections for Boston University Club Sports recognition, the unofficial Boston University women's ice hockey team plays against teams from other schools in the Independent Women's Club Hockey League. PHOTO COURTESY OF EMILY LAFOND

Unofficial BU women’s ice hockey team finds competition outside BU Club Sports

Sarah Kirkpatrick October 30, 2014

At a varsity level, both the Boston University men’s and women’s ice hockey programs have a storied history: The men’s team has won five national titles, and the women’s team has been to the NCAA...

It’s a dog’s life: The Daily Free Press peers inside the masked world of BU’s favorite dancing dog

Daily Free Press Admin April 29, 2014

The first one to skate in Agganis Arena before a hockey game, he strides in with an exuberant confidence and energy that radiates to the cheering fans in the stands. As the game begins, 6-foot-3 Rhett...

BU wrestling staying strong amidst last season

Daily Free Press Admin December 11, 2013

As the Boston University wrestling team continues the campaign to save their team from discontinuation after the 2013-14 season, team members have been competing with a heightened sense of urgency and...

Terriers look to build off recent wins

Daily Free Press Admin February 20, 2013

The No. 4/5 Boston University women’s hockey team, fresh off back-to-back weekend victories, will look to extend its winning streak to three games in a matchup with the University of New Hampshire...

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