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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Smiles, laughs and whole lot of yarn: Winding down and finding peace with Off The Hook BU

Nino Machavariani March 21, 2025
The moment you step in, you’re welcomed into a cozy, inviting atmosphere where people sit together, chatting and crocheting. There’s an immediate warmth — an unspoken understanding that here, you can just be.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

My number one fan

Lauren Albano March 20, 2025
I made a few saves, and my dad came over to me, raving that he was proud of my first performance and reassuring that missed saves were not solely my fault — it was a team effort. I played goalie for a few more games and soon fell in love with the position. 
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Minority Report: Supreme bliss

Lincoln Son Currie April 28, 2022
Let’s all take a moment to share in Judge Jackson’s moment of bliss.
Plants of BU Instagram Account

New student-led Instagram account features plants and community

Molly Farrar May 16, 2021
@plants.of.bu shares plant tips, tricks and trivia while supporting the BIPOC and queer community.
protestor holding don't shoot yellow tape

Mass shootings remain on the minds of Americans as society reopens

Colbi Edmonds April 2, 2021
In the last two weeks, over 20 mass shootings took place. Experts, students reflected on the trend.
The COVID-19 pandemic limited some employment opportunities for graduating students, but other jobs may be available to those who are willing to work in different industries. COURTESY OF FLAZINGO.COM

BU students, alum see new direction, promise in job market despite pandemic

Belle He December 3, 2020
Although seniors every year battle the pressure of the job search, the class of 2021 faces a unique challenge: entering an economy jeopardized by the pandemic.
Flick Critique: Sports in films

Flick Critique: Sports in films

Victoria Lara October 14, 2018

Sports and movies have always been an essential part of any country’s culture. Sports films have contributed to both fields since their onset, warming audiences’ hearts and usually resulting in laughter,...

Boston Police Commissioner William Evans answers questions about a hoax call made to BU last year. Evans and the International Association of Chiefs of Police sent a letter to Congress to ask them not to pass a bill that would allow those who have concealed-carry permits to be able to carry in all 50 states. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DFP FILE PHOTO

William Evans urges Congress to reject nationwide concealed carry legislation

Sarika Ram April 24, 2018
Law enforcement officials across the country, including Boston Police Department Commissioner William Evans, are pushing back against a federal bill allowing gun owners who are licensed to carry a concealed weapon in one state to carry their gun across state lines.
Massachusetts’ highest court ruled Tuesday that Massachusetts' ban on the possession of stun guns violates the Second Amendment. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Stun gun ban against Second Amendment, court says

Camille Mojica April 23, 2018
Massachusetts’ highest court declared unanimously Tuesday that the Commonwealth’s ban on the ownership of stun guns violates the Second Amendment.
A guard passes by the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse in Boston. A federal judge has declared that the Massachusetts ban on assault weapons doesn’t infringe on the Second Amendment. PHOTO BY PHOTO BY NICKI GITTER/DFP FILE PHOTO

Assault weapons not protected by Second Amendment, judge says

Camille Mojica April 11, 2018
The current Massachusetts ban on assault weapons does not infringe on the Second Amendment, a U.S. Federal Court Judge ruled Friday.
Sen. Ed Markey. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Markey, Walsh call for other states to uphold stricter gun laws

Jordan Kimmel March 14, 2018
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and Sen. Ed Markey announced new gun legislation that encourages other states to adhere to the strict laws already in place in Massachusetts Monday afternoon.
Sophomore Shane Switzer celebrates his second goal of the night against Yale. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA // DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Shane Switzer makes the most of his opportunity, scores two goals for BU hockey against Yale

Nick Frazier December 13, 2016

What better way for the No. 6 Boston University men’s hockey team to wrap up the final game before the Holidays than with a surprise gift? With freshmen defenseman Dante Fabbro at Canada’s training...

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