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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Crosse-Eyed: Boston dominates professional lacrosse with some hometown help

Chris Larabee March 31, 2025
The 2025 Lexus Championship Series crowned champions in both the men’s Premier Lacrosse League and the brand-new Women’s Lacrosse League Feb. 17.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: The Stadium Series continues to pull big crowds, where should it go next?

Annika Morris March 5, 2025
Ohio Stadium hosted the NHL Stadium Series over the weekend in a matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets.
Fans at Fenway Park on the Red Sox Opening Day in April. The Student 9s program, a special discount offered to college students looking to attend Red Sox games, reduces the ticket price to $9 for any student registered with the program. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Red Sox offer low-cost tickets through ‘Student 9’ promotion

Brendan Galvin June 2, 2024
At first glance, a trip to Fenway Park with a group of friends can be expensive. The cheapest ticket for a game in June 2024 sits at $18, but when searching for three or four seats together, prices jump to almost twice as much per ticket.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Early reactions from the 2024 MLB season

Brendan Galvin April 18, 2024
It has now been three weeks since the 2024 MLB campaign started, and there’s been no shortage of storylines from the diamond. Here are four early reactions — or overreactions — from the early action on the young MLB season.
Shanzah Rafiqi | Senior Graphic Artist

Fenway is my church | Things I’ve Learned From Strangers

Lili Culhane April 17, 2024
In July, I will be leaving my hometown of Boston and going to New York City. I am excited for the move for many reasons: living with my best friend Bridget, bagels and bottomless brunches. However, springtime in Boston has begun and it has started to pull at my heart strings — and for one reason in particular. I am going to miss Fenway Park. 
A billboard welcoming students to CollegeFest at Fenway Park

From attendee to owner: BU alum Paul Tedeschi shares career success story

Caitlin Beal October 5, 2023
CollegeFest, an annual event that allows students from Boston colleges to connect with brands and vendors, originated in 1985 at the BU Armory, now Agganis Arena.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Red Sox future in question with the departure of Chaim Bloom

Brendan Galvin September 21, 2023
The Boston Red Sox recently fired chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom after a controversial 4-year tenure, leaving big role in the Sox' front office needing to be filled.
Boston’s skyline. Boston has a wide range of events happening this summer. PHOTO COURTESY OF AJAY SURESH VIA WIKIMEDIA

Festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts and baseball — Boston’s summer full of events

Anna Rubenstein June 2, 2023
From music venues to museum exhibitions, Red Sox games to Pride festivals and Fourth of July festivities, there’s something for everyone to experience in Boston all summer long. For those looking to immerse themselves in Boston’s communities, several events take place around the city that celebrate the people of Boston, past and present. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: My top-five MLB ballparks, so far

Brendan Galvin April 26, 2023
In this week's edition of On-Deck Circle, columnist Brendan Galvin lists his top-five favorite ballparks.
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A look into BU Athletics’ collaboration with WHOOP

Brendan Nordstrom March 3, 2023
In 2021, the WHOOP sign was erected in Kenmore Square, leading many on campus to wonder what WHOOP is. In 2022, BU Athletics announced its new partnership with the wellness technology company. Brendan Nordstrom breaks down WHOOP's mission and benefit to athlete wellness
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: New rules usher in a new era of baseball

Brendan Galvin January 26, 2023
MLB announced rule changes to be implemented in the 2023 upcoming season to help speed up the game and improve the fan experience, but they were met with mixed opinions.
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GALLERY: Terriers fall short to Holy Cross at Frozen Fenway

Eliza Nuestro January 8, 2023
The Boston University women’s ice hockey team lost 2-3 against Holy Cross at Fenway Park on Jan. 6.
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