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Junior midfielder Maddie Hudson (1) carries the ball down the field during a field hockey game on Oct. 19. The Boston University field hockey team lost its final regular season game against Cornell University on Sunday. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Field hockey falls to Cornell 2-1, looks to PL Semifinal after regular season finale

Jose Rodriguez November 4, 2024
The Boston University field hockey team (6-10, 3-3 Patriot League) fell in its regular season finale against Cornell University by a score of 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at New Balance Field.
College of Engineering Assistant Professor Tianyu Wang. Wang received a grant from the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative for a joint project on deep-tissue imaging. COURTESY OF DAVE GREEN

Engineering professor advances deep tissue imaging with $2.5 million grant

Josephine Kalbfleisch April 4, 2024
Tianyu Wang, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, is more than just your course lecturer — he is a neuroscientist and Chipotle regular who recently received a $2.5 million grant for his research. The grant, from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, was to advance a research project he is conducting with professors from Yale University and Cornell University to improve deep tissue imaging inside the brain.
Freshman forward Shane Lachance (18) puts a shot on net against Cornell University. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Red Hot Hockey burns Terriers at Madison Square Garden

Daily Free Press Staff November 29, 2023

By Hui-En Lin and Holly Gustavsen Boston University’s men’s ice hockey team fell 2-1 to Cornell University Big Red at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Despite several power play opportunities in...

A Student Government meeting on May 1.

Boston University Student Government discusses bill about on-campus Starbucks, at-large parties

Grace Halepis November 29, 2023
On Monday night, Boston University Student Government proposed a bill to remove Starbucks from campus and discussed the responsibilities of at-large parties in the Senate.
Marshall Van Alstyne in Questrom. Van Alstyne, a grant from The National Science Foundation, to “explore the question of using markets to address misinformation.” PHOTO COURTESY OF CODY O'LOUGHLIN

BU researchers receive $550,000 grant, propose holistic approach to misinformation

Anna Albrecht October 25, 2023
Marshall Van Alstyne, a Questrom School of Business professor of information systems, and his team, received a $550,000 grant from The National Science Foundation to “explore the question of using markets to address misinformation.”
Boston University junior midfielder and back Tegan Poerio (15) in a game against the University of New Hampshire in April. The Terriers defeated Colgate University 6-2 on Friday, securing their spot in the Patriot League Tournament. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Field hockey beats Colgate University 6-2, snags spot in Patriot League Tournament

Chloe Cramutola October 23, 2023
BU scored a season-high six goals in their takedown of Colgate to secure a spot in the postseason after a brief losing streak.
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.
Frozen four

Men’s hockey punches ticket to Tampa for Frozen Four

Belle Fraser March 31, 2023
The men's hockey team is Tampa bound after beating the Cornell Big Red to win the Manchester Regional and secure a spot in the Frozen Four.
Men's Ice hockey

Men’s ice hockey downs Cornell, punches ticket to Frozen Four in Tampa Bay

Belle Fraser March 27, 2023
After winning Hockey East and defeating Cornell in the NCAA regional final, the men's ice hockey team is Tampa bound to face the University of Minnesota in the Frozen Four semifinal.
Men's Lacrosse

The State of the Terriers

Chloe Patel August 29, 2022

By Chloe Patel and Brendan Nordstrom Boston University sports teams compete at the Division 1 level in the Patriot League, except the men’s and women’s ice hockey teams — who compete in the...

Terrier Hockey Talk: Nov. 30, 2021

Terrier Hockey Talk: Nov. 30, 2021

Caroline Fernandez November 30, 2021

In this week's episode of THT, Belle, James and Caroline discuss the men's side's tough losses to ranked teams and highlight key players and their contributions on the big stage at Madison Square...

Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Kappa Sigma’s Student Activities Office-affiliation should be removed

Editors October 25, 2021
A protest demanding the removal of Kappa Sigma’s university affiliation held last Saturday brings new questions to light about the place of fraternities on our campus and in our broader society. 
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