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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Bracket Breakdown: UConn takes the title, again

Owen Nizolek April 10, 2024
The University of Connecticut Huskies etched their name in history last night, defeating the Purdue Boilermakers by a score of 75-60, and becoming the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Champions. After another dominant tournament performance, the Huskies, who finished with an overall record of 37-3, captured the elusive title of back-to-back tournament champions. UConn is the first team to do so since Florida did it 17 years ago in 2006-2007, joining a list of only eight programs that have repeated as champions.
Men's Lacrosse

Men’s lacrosse drops second game in a row to Yale

Alexa Podalsky April 5, 2023
Boston University men's lacrosse lost their second game in a row in a 17-14 loss against Yale University.
Men's Lacrosse

Men’s lacrosse suffers first conference loss to the Navy Midshipmen

Ryan Joyce April 4, 2023
The men's lacrosse team snapped its seven-game win streak against the Navy Midshipmen, suffering its first conference loss this season.
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Off the Post: Chris Drury — the humble hero

Belle Fraser January 25, 2023
Former BU men's ice hockey standout and New York Ranger built a legendary career as an athlete. He now continues his legacy off the ice.
Senior Ethan Brittain-Watts in a game against the College of Holy Cross on Jan. 31 this year. The Boston University men’s basketball team is kickstarting their 2022-2023 season with a game against Northeastern University on Nov. 7. MOHAN GE/DFP FILE

PREVIEW: Men’s basketball team ready for redemption with both young and proven talent

Mark Fraenkel November 2, 2022
Following a heartbreaking OT loss to Navy in the Patriot League semifinals last season, the men's basketball team is ready to bounce back with new and tested talent alike.
Junior forward Abigail McNulty during a match against Colgate University on Sept. 22, 2021. The Terriers were defeated by Michigan on Aug. 28. COURTESY OF MATT WOOLVERTON/BU ATHLETICS.

Women’s soccer falls 6-2 to Michigan despite early lead

Mark Fraenkel September 1, 2022

After opening the game with a 1-0 lead, the Boston University women’s soccer team allowed six goals and lost to the University of Michigan 6-2 on Sunday. BU (2-2) was coming off strong wins over...

student at Steve Locke exhibit in CFA

Stone Gallery exhibition honors Josef Albers’s legacy

Viktoria Popovska October 13, 2021
BU alumnus Steve Locke's "Homage to the Auction Block" accompanies Albers's "Formulations: Articulation."
Plants of BU Instagram Account

New student-led Instagram account features plants and community

Molly Farrar May 16, 2021
@plants.of.bu shares plant tips, tricks and trivia while supporting the BIPOC and queer community.
Flume Gorge

Seven natural wonders in New England worth visiting this summer

Julia Furmanek April 22, 2021
The New England region is full of beautiful places to explore.
information tent for prospective students outside the college of communication at boston university

BU sets up temporary informational tents for prospective students touring campus

Tanisha Bhat April 21, 2021
The tents are staffed by representatives to answer questions about BU and provide assistance.
crazier things by chelsea cutler on spotify

Song Spotlight: ‘Crazier Things’ by Chelsea Cutler

Katrina Liu March 26, 2021
“Crazier Things” is a simple and stunning ode to a romantic partner who isn’t in your life anymore.
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