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Freshman forward Allison Schwetner (42) prepares for tip-off during the women’s basketball game on Nov. 4. The Boston University women’s basketball team won an exhibition game against Emmanuel College on Tuesday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball breezes past Emmanuel 71-38 in exhibition win

Jose Rodriguez November 13, 2024
The Boston University women’s basketball team defeated Emmanuel College 71-38 in an exhibition game on Tuesday night at Case Gym.
Sophomore guard Audrey Ericksen (21) and freshman forward Allison Schwertner (42) defend a Northeastern player during the game on Nov. 4. The Boston University women’s basketball team lost to the University of Connecticut on Thursday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball struggles in first away game, falls to No. 2 UConn

Toby Moses November 10, 2024
The Boston University women’s basketball team fell to the University of Connecticut in their first away game of the year Thursday night with a final score of 86-32.
The BU Castle. The building was used as a set by the movies “21,” “Ghostbusters” (2016), and “Mr. Church.” FRANCHESCA VIAUD/ DFP FILE

BU on Screen: Five movies filmed on (or near) BU’s campus

Siena Griffin June 2, 2023
Over the years, filmmakers have chosen to use different parts of BU's campus as a set for a number of blockbuster movies, from the BU Castle to Fenway Campus.
Fair Admission: Episode 7 - Competition

Fair Admission: Episode 7 – Competition

Edward Sturm April 8, 2021

College sports and ROTC programs are uniquely competitive and often discussed staples of the college admissions process. When these pathways to college go too far, however, they have the potential...

Boston University graduate student Naveed Ghani. Youth and minority voters took part in the 2018 midterms in greater numbers than in years prior. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Youth, minorities rush to polls to support diverse candidates

Audrey Martin November 7, 2018
Brandi Griffin, 22, pulled up the hood of her jacket and trudged through the Fenway area in the pouring rain Tuesday, not to catch a game and not to grab a coffee. Griffin was there to vote — an act she called her “civic duty.”

Massachusetts students petition for anonymous sexual assault climate survey at their schools

Vivian Situ February 13, 2018

A new petition advocating for a bill that would implement the use of anonymous sexual assault climate surveys at all Massachusetts colleges and universities was launched Tuesday by Every Voice, a student-led...

Zakim, City Council push to increase access to ballots

Haley Lerner November 20, 2017

  Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim filed an ordinance Wednesday that aims to increase voter access in the city by further reducing barriers to polling stations. The legislation mandates...

In their first meeting of 2016 Thursday, The Boston Redevelopment Authority approved $732.5 million dollars to be allocated to new projects. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston Redevelopment Authority approves six development projects

Dave Sebastian January 21, 2016

The Boston Redevelopment Authority approved six development projects in its first board meeting of the year on Jan. 14. The projects contribute a combined investment of $732.5 million to Boston’s economy,...

How to Travel to Other Schools in the Area

Daily Free Press Admin June 12, 2014

As a center of medical, technological and business innovation, Boston mixes culture and history to create a city that draws college students from all over the globe. Because the city houses a large number...

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