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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: Jimmy Butler doesn’t have to play nice, but he does have to get real

Kailyn Smith February 7, 2025
Jimmy Butler’s campaign to garner the most attention this season has failed, and not just because it was overshadowed by the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Roller hockey

Roller hockey team goes to nationals after incredible regular season

Gracie Davenport May 2, 2023
After a dominant regular season run, BU’s Division III roller hockey team punched their ticket to the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association National Championships.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Western Conference Play-In Picture

Luke Scotchie March 30, 2023
As the NBA regular season approaches its end, many Western Conference teams are in a tight battle for the Play-In Tournament and playoff seeding.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Breaking down the Rui Hachimura trade

Luke Scotchie January 26, 2023
The Washington Wizards sent Rui Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round draft picks.
Rapper Rapsody performs at The Sinclair in Cambridge in support of her 2019 album “Eve” on Feb. 7. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Rapsody reflects on career thus far, shares idols and inspiration

David Simon February 13, 2020
American rapper Marlanna Evans, who goes by Rapsody, has had what can only be called an accomplished decade: she had a guest feature on an album that would go on to become one of the first rap albums archived in Harvard’s Library, secured two Grammy nominations for an album dedicated to her grandmother and is currently on tour in support of her 2019 album “Eve,” stopping at The Sinclair in Cambridge on Feb. 7.
The 2-3 Zone, in remembrance of Kobe Bryant

The 2-3 Zone, in remembrance of Kobe Bryant

Sean Golonka January 27, 2020

“BREAKING: Kobe Bryant Has Died In A Helicopter Crash” It’s been a few hours since I saw the TMZ tweet announcing the news that rocked the basketball world. I am still consumed by disbelief...

Eastbound and Down: The Trail Blazers are for real, and so is Damian Lillard

Eastbound and Down: The Trail Blazers are for real, and so is Damian Lillard

Aaron Halford March 13, 2018
In a 2017-18 NBA season filled with excitement and entertaining storylines, high up on the list is the Portland Trail Blazers emergence into the No. 3 seed in the most competitive Western Conference we’ve seen in years.
Yankees great Derek Jeter had quite the farewell tour in 2014. PHOTO COURTESY KEITH ALLISON/ FLICKR

Why We Play: How to say goodbye to a hero

Simon Kienitz Kincade October 2, 2016

Sunday marked the last time Red Sox franchise great David Ortiz set foot on an MLB field, playoffs notwithstanding. In a pregame ceremony that lasted over 40 minutes, Ortiz was honored by the team,...

The Blue Line: Warriors' record much greater than Kobe finale

The Blue Line: Warriors’ record much greater than Kobe finale

Mike Benedykciuk April 22, 2016

Last Wednesday night was one of the most historic nights not just in NBA history, but in sports altogether. Kobe Bryant, the NBA’s third highest scorer of all time, dropped 60 points in his final...

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