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Three individuals rowing in a boat on the water. Thomas Bohrer, head coach of the BU men's rowing team, emphasized the team's work in training to make important improvements for upcoming races. COURTESY OF PIXABAY

Men’s rowing wraps up fall season, emphasizes progress in accountability and effort

Zoe Tseng December 6, 2022
The Boston University men’s rowing team had a slower start to their fall season than in seasons prior to COVID-19 but is focusing on how the individual rower can contribute to the team's greater success.
The annual Head of the Charles Regatta went virtual this Friday as hundreds of clubs are participating from their own locations across the world. OLIVIA NADEL/ DFP FILE

Head of the Charles Regatta goes remote

Rin Velasco October 9, 2020
The annual Head of the Charles Regatta commenced remotely Friday with hundreds of clubs participating from their own locations.
The Boston University rowing team competes in the 2016 Head of the Charles Regatta. The annual event returns this weekend to the Charles River. MIKE DESOCIO/ DFP FILE

Head of the Charles Regatta expected to generate $88 million in visitor spending

Wayne Yu October 18, 2019
The race, which is scheduled for this weekend, is expected to draw over 225,000 spectators and 11,000 athletes to the Greater Boston area.
The Boston Celtics had a promising season last year, finishing as the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Your guide to sports in Beantown

Nick Neville June 7, 2016

With nine major championships since the year 2000, Boston continues to solidify itself as one of the premier sports cities in the nation. The Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Patriots continue to elevate Boston...

PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU rowing finds success in backyard at 51st Head of the Charles

Nick Neville October 20, 2015

The Boston University men’s and women’s rowing teams combined for nine top-ten finishes at the 51st Head of the Charles Regatta this weekend. Since its inception in 1965, the Head of the Charles...

Campus Events Not to Miss

Daily Free Press Admin June 12, 2014

With over 500 student organizations and almost 16,000 undergraduate students, Boston University can be overwhelming and, at the same time, an exhilarating place for any incoming student. While it’s flattering...

Roundup: Varapongsittikul wins twice at ITA Regional

Daily Free Press Admin October 24, 2012

Three members of Boston Univeristy’s men’s tennis team participated in the round of 64 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional at Yale University last week. Sophomore Chanon Varapongsittikul...

Annual regatta draws thousands to Charles River

Daily Free Press Admin October 22, 2012

For Shana McGough, a 12-year Riverside Boat Club rower, the Head of the Charles Regatta might have been the reason she was convinced to move to Boston. “One year I flew out here just to see it, and...

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