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Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center. FitRec is partnering with BU Student Wellbeing and Earth Day 365 to host hour-long walks to encourage students to socialize with their peers in nature. MEGHAN SCOTT/DFP FILE PHOTO

Happy Terrier Walk teams with Earth Day 365 to promote mental, environmental sustainability

Jade Wesener April 4, 2024
The Happy Terrier Walks program returned from its winter hiatus on March 29, making it easier for students to get outside and meet new people. The hour-long walks, which begin and end at Marsh Plaza, encourage students to socialize with their peers in nature, according to the BU Student Wellbeing website. The program, run by BU Student Wellbeing, restarted this semester in collaboration with BU Sustainability’s Earth Day 365 program, a month-long series of events leading up to Earth Day.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Off the Post: Terrier great Colby Cohen returns for Battle of Comm Ave.

Belle Fraser December 7, 2022
Ahead of the 288th edition of the Battle of Comm Ave. this Friday, columnist Belle Fraser caught up with former Terrier great Colby Cohen who will be broadcasting the matchup in this week's edition of Off the Post.
The Daily Free Press changes print day to Friday

The Daily Free Press changes print day to Friday

Board of Directors January 30, 2022
Newspaper changes publishing schedule to prioritize editor wellbeing.
Boston Ballet's "The Nutcracker" opening night performance

REVIEW: Boston Ballet amazes again

Molly Farrar December 1, 2021
Boston Ballet premiers this year's rendition of "The Nutcracker" from the mind of artistic director Mikko Nissinen.
A residential street in Brookline. A Boston University student was approached by two male suspects and robbed at gunpoint on Naples Road in Brookline Friday night. SERENA YU/ DFP FILE

BU student reports armed robbery in Brookline Friday night

Lauren Rowlands September 13, 2021
A Boston University student reported an armed robbery near Naples Rd. in Brookline near Commonwealth Avenue at approximately 9:45 p.m. Friday.
man wearing headphones

The power of music, memory

Melina Nguyen April 27, 2021
A particular song can always bring you back, transporting you into the past like a mental wormhole.
marsh plaza at boston university

We did it

Michelle Tian April 26, 2021
I’m deliriously happy that we’ll be done with this semester in just six days. We did it.
back to the 80s mural

‘Party’ like it’s 1985

Julia Furmanek April 15, 2021
This Friday is ’80s night in my apartment, and I encourage you and your roommates to do the same.
City Crime Logs: Sept. 18 - Sept. 19

City Crime Logs: Sept. 18 – Sept. 19

Carina Imbornone September 21, 2017

The following crime reports were taken from the Boston Police Department crime logs from Sept. 18 - Sept. 19. Car vandalism in Brighton A victim reported their motor vehicle was vandalized while...

From shower-singing to single-dropping: Ryan Aderréy perfects craft

Daily Free Press Admin April 3, 2014

In the age of YouTube stardom, TV talent show fame and auto-tune, more musicians are achieving commercial success without having the tools or know-how that was a requirement in the industry as little...

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