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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: The excitement coming out of the Eastern Conference is paywalled

Kailyn Smith March 19, 2025
While the Western Conference boasts most of the league’s largest markets and superstars, the talent in the Eastern Conference is often overlooked because of unequal broadcast distribution.
Freshman guard Aina Grane Torres (8) celebrates with her teammates in a game against Lehigh in February. Despite a loss in the Patriot League Finals to Holy Cross, the 20-12 Terriers finished tied for second in the regular season. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball reflects on adversity, insights gained from past season

Chloe Cramutola March 29, 2024

While the team fell short of its ultimate goal of a conference championship, the Boston University women’s basketball team overcame adversity and saw success with the cards they were dealt.  “Key...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet-to Helmet: Where things went right, and who got robbed at the NFL Honors

Jason Asvestopoulos February 15, 2024
The NFL season has now fully wrapped up, and the Kansas City Chiefs have established their dynasty by winning their third championship in five years. The San Francisco 49ers are once again left with a bitter feeling after losing the Super Bowl, but at least one of their players was recognized for his outstanding season. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Why hitting a baseball is the most difficult skill in sports

Brendan Galvin September 28, 2023
Deion Sanders recently said hitting a baseball was the most challenging part of his athletic career, and he's not the only athlete to say that. Turns out, baseball is much more difficult than it looks.
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The Fast Break: Mid-season NBA awards

Ethan Biddle February 23, 2022
Columnist Ethan Biddle reveals his midseason NBA award picks
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The Fast Break: Who is the best player in the league right now?

Ethan Biddle December 1, 2021
Ethan Biddle breaks down his take on who is the best player in the NBA.
Sophomore midfielder McKenna Kennedy in a match against Lehigh University Saturday. She recorded a shot against Holy Cross as the Terriers went on to win 3-0. VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Holy Cross gives BU women’s soccer its 300th win, 3-0

Lily Betts September 27, 2018
The Boston University women’s soccer team claimed its 300th win in program history Wednesday in a 3-0 shutout against the College of the Holy Cross.
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