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The Archaeology Department in Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Graduate students in the Anthropology and Archaeology departments of the BU College of Arts and Sciences allege the University is violating two articles in the SEIU Local 509 contract ratified Oct. 16, 2024. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Archaeology, anthropology graduate students allege union contract violations, program funding, future uncertain
April 10, 2025
Boston City Hall. The Boston City Council discussed public safety issues regarding substance use in Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard and passed a resolution requiring Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training in high schools and supporting language inclusivity for speakers with limited English proficiency during its Wednesday meeting. AVA RUBIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
City Council discusses ‘Mass and Cass,’ passes resolutions requiring CPR training in high schools, supporting language inclusivity
April 10, 2025
2025-2026 Student Government’s announcement dinner Sunday. In a record-breaking turnout, BridgeToBU was elected to serve as the 2025-2026 StuGov Executive Board. PHOTO BY CAMILLE BUGAYONG
‘A vessel to make change’ comes as BridgeToBU wins StuGov election
April 9, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu smiles at the crowd before giving her city address at MGM Music Hall at Fenway March 19. Wu officially announced that she would be running for reelection at the Cyclorama Building at South End April 5. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Wu formally announces reelection campaign amidst broad support
April 9, 2025
Rafaele DiMaggio (left) and Sean Sun (right) present the finalized changes to the Community Service Fee at the Boston University Student Government meeting Monday. StuGov approved Senate Resolution 36 to adjust the cost of the Community Service Fee and Senate Resolution 37 to endorse the new student organization BU Prevent. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
StuGov welcomes new president, endorses preventative care organization, adjusts Community Service Fee
April 8, 2025
The Archaeology Department in Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Graduate students in the Anthropology and Archaeology departments of the BU College of Arts and Sciences allege the University is violating two articles in the SEIU Local 509 contract ratified Oct. 16, 2024. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Archaeology, anthropology graduate students allege union contract violations, program funding, future uncertain
April 10, 2025
2025-2026 Student Government’s announcement dinner Sunday. In a record-breaking turnout, BridgeToBU was elected to serve as the 2025-2026 StuGov Executive Board. PHOTO BY CAMILLE BUGAYONG
‘A vessel to make change’ comes as BridgeToBU wins StuGov election
April 9, 2025
Rafaele DiMaggio (left) and Sean Sun (right) present the finalized changes to the Community Service Fee at the Boston University Student Government meeting Monday. StuGov approved Senate Resolution 36 to adjust the cost of the Community Service Fee and Senate Resolution 37 to endorse the new student organization BU Prevent. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
StuGov welcomes new president, endorses preventative care organization, adjusts Community Service Fee
April 8, 2025
Boston University International Students and Scholars Office. Multiple Boston University students have had their visas terminated. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Number of BU students confirmed to have visas revoked
April 8, 2025
The Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include larceny, breaking and entering and assault and battery. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Campus Crime Logs: March 30-April 4
April 7, 2025
Boston City Hall. The Boston City Council discussed public safety issues regarding substance use in Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard and passed a resolution requiring Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training in high schools and supporting language inclusivity for speakers with limited English proficiency during its Wednesday meeting. AVA RUBIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
City Council discusses ‘Mass and Cass,’ passes resolutions requiring CPR training in high schools, supporting language inclusivity
April 10, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu smiles at the crowd before giving her city address at MGM Music Hall at Fenway March 19. Wu officially announced that she would be running for reelection at the Cyclorama Building at South End April 5. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Wu formally announces reelection campaign amidst broad support
April 9, 2025
Harvard University Massachusetts Hall. Harvard and Yale University have dismissed several faculty members because of controversy related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. JENNY CHEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Harvard faculty terminations evoke unease, conversation
April 8, 2025
Fans attend the Boston Red Sox home opener April 4. The sold-out game ended in a 13-9 victory for the Red Sox. PHOTO BY BRENDAN GALVIN
Red Sox open 2025 season, fans celebrate return to Fenway Park
April 8, 2025
Protestors crowd Boston Common for a “Hands Off” rally Saturday. Thousands of people marched from Boston Common to City Hall Plaza while chanting against President Donald Trump’s administration. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Thousands of demonstrators protest against President Trump, Elon Musk in Boston’s ‘Hands Off’ rally
April 7, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
The Post-Up: Jokić is one of one, but he’s not all by himself in Denver
April 9, 2025
Fans attend the Boston Red Sox home opener April 4. The sold-out game ended in a 13-9 victory for the Red Sox. PHOTO BY BRENDAN GALVIN
Red Sox open 2025 season, fans celebrate return to Fenway Park
April 8, 2025
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist
Pound-for-Pound: We’re officially in the UFC’s era of inactivity
April 7, 2025
Softball Head Coach Ashley Waters. This season marks Waters’ tenth season at the helm of the program, a decade in which the Terriers have experienced an unforgettable streak of success. STEVEN MONTANI B./DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Softball head coach Ashley Waters celebrates 10 years at BU, reflects on decade of titles, awards, positive influence
April 4, 2025
Forward Lexie Adzija (88) signs a jersey for a fan before the Boston Fleet game at Agganis Arena March 8. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Stick Check: Agganis Arena hosts the Boston Fleet a second time this season for Youth Hockey Night
April 1, 2025
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
5-Minute Major: Hockey players are allowed to stand up for themselves
October 23, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
5-Minute Major: The Seattle Kraken’s captaincy candidates
October 7, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
5-Minute Major: The Bruins need to stop burning the Jeremy Swayman bridge
October 3, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
5-Minute Major: This season’s best storylines
September 18, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
5-Minute Major: These three NHL teams have revamped their look
September 12, 2024
Sophomore forward Sisi Bentley (94) throws the ball during a game against Loyola University Maryland on Feb. 1. The Boston University women’s basketball team takes their fourth loss in a row, falling 51-71 against Colgate on Saturday. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Blowout loss to Colgate latest in four-game skid for women’s basketball
February 16, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
The Post-Up: Kawhi Leonard is back and not to blame
January 22, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
The Post-Up: Why we should be concerned about the aftermath of missed calls
December 4, 2024
Freshman guard Azmar Abdullah (7) bypasses a Wagner College player in a game on Nov. 19. The Terriers lost to Sacred Heart University, 73-65, in a game on Sunday. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Men’s basketball comeback falls short against Pioneers, 73-65
December 3, 2024
Freshman forward Inez Gallegos (33) battles a Northeastern player for the ball during the women’s basketball game on Nov. 4. The Boston University women’s basketball team beat Rider University on Sunday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Ericksen 20-point performance hands Broncs 64-59 loss
December 2, 2024
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
BREAKING: NWSL announces new name for Boston team
March 26, 2025
Freshman David Gonzalez chases after the ball at a game against Falcons FC Wednesday. The Boston University men’s club soccer team is preparing for the fifth semi-annual club soccer Boston Beanpot, hoping to build on their recent success. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Men’s club soccer gears up for fifth semi-annual Beanpot Tournament as defending champions
March 21, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
After the Whistle: What to make of the remaining teams in the Champions League
March 20, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
After the Whistle: The Champions League knockout stage lives up to its reputation
March 6, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
After the Whistle: a fitting goodbye to Goodison leads to an intensifying title race
February 20, 2025
Junior midfielder Maddie Hudson (1) carries the ball down the field during a field hockey game on Oct. 19. The Boston University field hockey team lost its final regular season game against Cornell University on Sunday. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Field hockey falls to Cornell 2-1, looks to PL Semifinal after regular season finale
November 4, 2024
Junior midfielder Maddie Hudson (1) carries the ball down the field during the field hockey game on Saturday. The Boston University field hockey team beat Colgate University at home on Friday. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Field hockey defeats Colgate 3-1, clinches spot in Patriot League Tournament
October 20, 2024
Boston University senior midfielder Payton Anderson (2) plays against American University on October 28, 2023 in her junior season. The Terriers fell 4-2 to Northeastern on Sunday. MAGDALENA LAZOWSKI/DFP FILE
Field hockey falls to crosstown rival Northeastern in 4-2 loss
October 16, 2024
Now Boston University senior midfielder Payton Anderson (2) plays against American University on October 28, 2023 during her junior season. The Boston University field hockey team lost to Harvard University on Sunday. MAGDALENA LAZOWSKI/DFP FILE
Field hockey’s two-game win streak snapped by 2-1 loss to Harvard
October 7, 2024
Assistant field hockey coach Liz Ryan in a game against American University in 2019. Ryan came back to Boston University after three years to join the coaching staff of the BU field hockey team. COURTESY OF LIZ RYAN
Back from across the pond, Liz Ryan returns to BU field hockey as assistant coach
September 13, 2024
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Crosse-Eyed: Boston dominates professional lacrosse with some hometown help
March 31, 2025
Senior attack Zach Travaglini (12) cradles the ball against Harvard University March 25. Boston University’s men lacrosse team won in a 16-4 victory against Holy Cross Saturday evening at Nickerson Field. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Men’s lacrosse holds Holy Cross scoreless for more than three quarters in 16-4 win
March 31, 2025
Then-junior midfielder Avery Jones (22) cradles the ball down the field during a game against University of New Hampshire on Feb. 14, 2024. A 12-goal first half propelled Navy to a 16-8 victory over the Boston University women’s lacrosse team Saturday afternoon at Nickerson Field. LILY HANSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Nine-goal deficit proves too much, women’s lacrosse falls to Navy
March 31, 2025
Senior defense Trey Brown (29) goes for the ball during a game against Harvard University on Tuesday. Harvard University landed 12 goals in the first half to beat Boston University men’s lacrosse team 16-7 at the game. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Slow start hampers men’s lacrosse effort against No. 13 Harvard in Charles River Rivalry
March 26, 2025
Then-sophomore midfielder Elle Stevenson (43) goes for the ball in a game against Iona in February 2024. The Boston University women’s lacrosse team secured a 17-8 victory over Lafayette Saturday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Seven goal scorers propel Terriers to 17-8 domination of Lafayette, three-game winning streak
March 23, 2025
Softball Head Coach Ashley Waters. This season marks Waters’ tenth season at the helm of the program, a decade in which the Terriers have experienced an unforgettable streak of success. STEVEN MONTANI B./DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Softball head coach Ashley Waters celebrates 10 years at BU, reflects on decade of titles, awards, positive influence
April 4, 2025
Graduate student catcher Audrey Sellers (13) catches the softball in a game against Yale University on March 19. In 2024, the Terriers won 53 games while going undefeated in conference play before going on to capture a seventh Patriot League title in program history and a stint in the NCAA Tournament, aiming to repeat these successes this season. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Softball looks ahead to third consecutive conference title, this time with a roster of newcomers
February 3, 2025
Graduate pitcher Lizzy Avery (27) shakes hands with senior Raegan Kelly (19) during a game against Yale University in March. The Terriers shut out Bucknell University 7-0 on Saturday. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Softball sweeps Bucknell in defensive clinic, extends win streak to 13
April 22, 2024
Boston University sophomore infielder Brooke Deppiesse (4) swings the bat in a game against University of Massachusetts Amherst on Wednesday. The Terrier shut out the Minutewomen 2-0. JOY KIM/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Softball extends their winning streak to five over UMass in 2-0 pitcher’s duel
April 11, 2024
Senior infielder Kayla Roncin (21) at bat in a game against Yale on March 19. The Boston University softball team beat Colgate University 26-2 in a three-game set on April 7. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Softball’s game three offensive explosion punctuates sweep against Colgate
April 9, 2024
Vera Sjöberg racing at the NCAA Cross Country Championships on Nov. 23. The culture around American sports is characterized by the desire to shine bright on someone’s TV screen, but, for international cross country runners Sjöberg and Ola Szulska, the journey started with adjustment. COURTESY OF CIAN MCCORMACK
‘Part of a team’: BU cross country stars from Sweden, Poland reflect on American sports culture
December 6, 2024
Mixed results as Terriers return to action
Mixed results as Terriers return to action
September 14, 2023
Alexandra Vellekoop during the 5K race at the 2022 Coast-to-Coast Battle in Beantown.
Cross country teams poised to outrun competition in 2023
September 6, 2023
NCAA Northeast Regional Championship cross country
Cross Country teams fall short at Regionals meet, look forward to track and field
November 18, 2022
Junior Will Loggia running in a meet at the 2022 Coast-to-Coast Battle in Beantown. The men’s and women’s cross country teams will be competing at the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship on Nov. 11. ELIZA NUESTRO/DFP STAFF
Cross country teams fall short in Patriot League Championship, prepare for Regionals
November 7, 2022
Graduate student Foster Malleck (left) and junior Vera Sjöberg (right) pose with their NCAA trophies. Malleck and Sjöberg will compete at the Wold Indoor Athletic Championships in Nanjing, China March 21. COURTESY OF EAMONN RYAN/BU ATHLETICS
Running around the world: Sjöberg and Malleck to compete at World Indoor Athletic Championships
March 21, 2025
The Boston University women’s track team. The women’s track team won the Patriot League Indoor Track & Field Championships while the men’s team earned third place at the Naval Academy in Maryland. COURTESY OF EAMONN RYAN/BU ATHLETICS
Men’s track and field finishes top three, women’s takes title in Patriot League Indoor Championships for first time in nine years
March 3, 2025
Grant Cartwright promoted to BU track and field, cross country director
July 2, 2024
Track and Field
BU hosts DMR races, University of Washington sets new collegiate record
February 6, 2023
Toby Makoyawo men's track and field profile
Toby Makoyawo: The fastest runner in BU history
April 28, 2022
Freshman David Gonzalez chases after the ball at a game against Falcons FC Wednesday. The Boston University men’s club soccer team is preparing for the fifth semi-annual club soccer Boston Beanpot, hoping to build on their recent success. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Men’s club soccer gears up for fifth semi-annual Beanpot Tournament as defending champions
March 21, 2025
A Boston University Ultimate frisbee player tosses the frisbee. BU hosts 36 different club sports. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRYAN ZHANG
Club sports create community at BU
June 7, 2023
The Boston University figure skating team. The team has been Intercollegiate National Champions five times and is competing once again next spring. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY FIGURE SKATING CLUB
Figure skating looks to win sixth Intercollegiate National Championship, placed first in season opening competition
November 29, 2022
DREAM football
BU Flag Football club grows community with DREAM collaboration
October 26, 2022
Nickerson field track
Club sports teams embrace return to normalcy
September 21, 2021
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
The Post-Up: Jokić is one of one, but he’s not all by himself in Denver
April 9, 2025
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist
Pound-for-Pound: We’re officially in the UFC’s era of inactivity
April 7, 2025
Forward Lexie Adzija (88) signs a jersey for a fan before the Boston Fleet game at Agganis Arena March 8. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Stick Check: Agganis Arena hosts the Boston Fleet a second time this season for Youth Hockey Night
April 1, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Crosse-Eyed: Boston dominates professional lacrosse with some hometown help
March 31, 2025
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist
Pound-for-Pound: Solving the UFC’s 155-pound problem
March 31, 2025
Former Boston Mayor Ray Flynn (left) and Former Boston University professor Don Gillis (right). Flynn’s tenure as mayor inspired Gillis to write his book, “The Battle for Boston: How Mayor Ray Flynn and Community Organizers Fought Racism and Downtown Power Brokers,” which will be published May 6. COURTESY OF DON GILLIS
‘It became one city’: Former BU professor’s book explores Mayor Ray Flynn’s impact on Boston
April 7, 2025
Posters of the films honored at the 2025 Redstone Film Festival. The annual festival is hosted by Boston University’s Department of Film and Television, sponsored by the Sumner Redstone Foundation and features BU student films. PHOTO BY TATE HAM
Meet the films honored at 2025 Redstone Film Festival and the students behind them
April 7, 2025
“Please Come to Boston” book cover. Boston University alum Gary Goldstein wrote this fictional story about Nicky DeMarco, a boy who is entering his first year at BU in 1975. COURTESY OF GARY GOLDSTEIN
‘It’s my love letter to BU’: Gary Goldstein revisits his time on Comm Ave. in newest novel
April 4, 2025
Speakers at "The Weight of the World: Community journalists on covering high-profile tragedies in their own backyards" panel. Nearly 400 early-career students and seasoned journalism professionals came together at the George Sherman Union March 28-29 to discuss “repairing, restoring, reconnecting” through narrative, including focuses on the freedom of the press and the great achievements of legendary writers and reporters. CHLOE CRAMUTOLA/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
‘A worthy profession’: BU’s Power of Narrative Conference inspires hope for journalism during dark time
April 2, 2025
Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. Wheelock community members are concerned about how Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education will affect public schools across the country. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Wheelock College community members respond to Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education
March 31, 2025
“Please Come to Boston” book cover. Boston University alum Gary Goldstein wrote this fictional story about Nicky DeMarco, a boy who is entering his first year at BU in 1975. COURTESY OF GARY GOLDSTEIN
‘It’s my love letter to BU’: Gary Goldstein revisits his time on Comm Ave. in newest novel
April 4, 2025
Paulette Jones, sister of Champion Honoree Raynya Simmons; Diana DiZoglio, Massachusetts State Auditor;Pam Allara, Champion Honoree; Denella Clark, president and CEO of Boston Arts Academy Foundation at the BAA Foundation’s ninth annual Champions Reception. Raynya Simmons, a Boston University College of Communication alum, was honored at the reception March 20 as a person who has continuously given back to the community. COURTESY OF THE BOSTON ARTS ACADEMY FOUNDATION
BU alum honored at Boston Arts Academy Foundation Champions Reception
March 27, 2025
EmpowerBU slate members (left to right) Alara Baran, Natalie Reilly, Suraj Nellore and Bryce Thompson. EmpowerBU is running for Boston University Student Government and is focused on building a stronger campus through fostering community and representation. COURTESY OF JANELLE RAMOS/EMPOWERBU
‘A conduit for change’: StuGov slate EmpowerBU strives to adapt, include, mobilize
March 26, 2025
BridgeToBU slate members (left to right) Hanna Yilma, Matthew Feliciano, Zakiya Majeed-Landau and Tony Wu. BridgeToBU is running for Boston University Student Government and is focused on creating a platform for student voices.COURTESY OF MERRICK HWANG/BRIDGETOBU
Student voices, unity are at the ‘core’ of BridgeToBU StuGov campaign
March 26, 2025
Preview of “The Black Dogs Project” by Fred Levy on The Quarto Group website. Determined to raise awareness while improving his photography work, Levy launched this book, featuring black dogs photographed against a black backdrop, in the fall of 2015. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
‘The Black Dogs Project’ shines a light on overlooked canines
March 25, 2025
Former Boston Mayor Ray Flynn (left) and Former Boston University professor Don Gillis (right). Flynn’s tenure as mayor inspired Gillis to write his book, “The Battle for Boston: How Mayor Ray Flynn and Community Organizers Fought Racism and Downtown Power Brokers,” which will be published May 6. COURTESY OF DON GILLIS
‘It became one city’: Former BU professor’s book explores Mayor Ray Flynn’s impact on Boston
April 7, 2025
Speakers at "The Weight of the World: Community journalists on covering high-profile tragedies in their own backyards" panel. Nearly 400 early-career students and seasoned journalism professionals came together at the George Sherman Union March 28-29 to discuss “repairing, restoring, reconnecting” through narrative, including focuses on the freedom of the press and the great achievements of legendary writers and reporters. CHLOE CRAMUTOLA/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
‘A worthy profession’: BU’s Power of Narrative Conference inspires hope for journalism during dark time
April 2, 2025
Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. Wheelock community members are concerned about how Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education will affect public schools across the country. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Wheelock College community members respond to Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education
March 31, 2025
African penguins in their new “retirement home” island at New England Aquarium. The aquarium created this exhibit to provide comfort and specialized care to African penguins, a “critically endangered” species, as they age beyond their expected lifespan. COURTESY OF NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM
Six pairs of happy feet hit new ‘retirement home’ for African penguins at New England Aquarium
March 27, 2025
Preview of “The Black Dogs Project” by Fred Levy on The Quarto Group website. Determined to raise awareness while improving his photography work, Levy launched this book, featuring black dogs photographed against a black backdrop, in the fall of 2015. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
‘The Black Dogs Project’ shines a light on overlooked canines
March 25, 2025
Air India B77W plane.
India’s COVID-19 outbreak impacts students’ summer plans
May 11, 2021
vaccination sign in the george sherman union
International students face unique challenges with mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for the Fall
April 16, 2021
protestors at a stop asian hate rally in boston common
Asian Americans at BU speak up against racism, implore community to listen
March 31, 2021
Boston University Student Employment Office
International students talk difficulty of getting jobs in US
March 4, 2021
late night zoom call
Learning around the world: International students reflect on college experience one year since campus shutdown
March 3, 2021
Computer Junkyard creators Jared Pincus, Jordan Pincus and Allan Pincus (left to right). Players race to build a computer using interlocking game tiles in the board game “Computer Junkyard.” COURTESY OF LAUREN HARRIS-PINCUS
‘A family of collaborators’ programs success for new Computer Junkyard board game
April 8, 2025
The BEACON team during a workshop in March. BEACON is an open-source infectious disease surveillance platform created by Boston University’s Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases in partnership with the Hariri Institute for Computing and Data Sciences at BU and HealthMap at Boston Children’s Hospital. COURTESY OF CASSANDRA KENNEDY
A new BEACON for global health set to launch in Boston
April 8, 2025
Boston Globe Media CEO Linda Henry shares insight on business, journalism, sports at Questrom event
Boston Globe Media CEO Linda Henry shares insight on business, journalism, sports at Questrom event
April 7, 2025
Pavement and Nud Pob Thai Cuisine locations on Boston University’s East Campus. Businesses like Pavement and Nud Pob reflect on their respective changes five years after the COVID-era. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Restaurants on campus reflect on changes post-pandemic
April 4, 2025
Sales veteran brings hands-on approach to new Innovation & Entrepreneurship class
April 3, 2025
The BEACON team during a workshop in March. BEACON is an open-source infectious disease surveillance platform created by Boston University’s Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases in partnership with the Hariri Institute for Computing and Data Sciences at BU and HealthMap at Boston Children’s Hospital. COURTESY OF CASSANDRA KENNEDY
A new BEACON for global health set to launch in Boston
April 8, 2025
Boston University College of Fine Arts Color Garden. The team behind the garden aims to investigate the use of plants for artistic use, cultivate outdoor education and encourage sustainability at BU. ANH HUYNH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
New CFA Color Garden grows art supplies sustainably, serves as community green space
March 27, 2025
Litter near the Charles River. For 10 to 15 days, Nelia Gross, a PhD candidate studying materials science and engineering, and other researchers incubated several types of microplastics with E. coli, a bacteria found in the human digestive tract that can produce toxins. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
BU researchers discover microplastics fuel antibiotic resistance
March 21, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
New BU Politics and Health Lab monitors the influence of politics on public health decisions
March 1, 2025
Science Missions tab on the NASA website. The Lunar Environment heliospheric X-ray Imager, a telescope designed at Boston University’s Center for Space Physics aboard NASA’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 spacecraft, went into lunar orbit on Feb. 13. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
BU faculty reach new horizons through NASA-funded projects
February 19, 2025
Posters of the films honored at the 2025 Redstone Film Festival. The annual festival is hosted by Boston University’s Department of Film and Television, sponsored by the Sumner Redstone Foundation and features BU student films. PHOTO BY TATE HAM
Meet the films honored at 2025 Redstone Film Festival and the students behind them
April 7, 2025
Oli Ruzic as Juliet (left) and Jonathan Sullivan as Romeo (right) in the production of “Romeo and Juliet” produced by the BU Shakespeare Society. The show was directed by sophomore Megan Amato and ran from April 3-5. COURTESY OF ELLIE WATSON
BU Shakespeare Society’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ breathes new life into a classic
April 6, 2025
Banners for the Museum of Fine Arts’ Van Gogh exhibition on display outside the museum. The exhibition focuses on Van Gogh’s time in Arles, France, where he formed a friendship with the local postman, Joseph Roulin, and his family. ANGELICA VIVAS/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
First Van Gogh exhibition at MFA in 25 years offers fresh perspective on artist, friendship
April 2, 2025
The webpage for John Wilson’s exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts. Wilson is a former Boston University professor and his exhibit includes memorabilia from BU’s Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
BU joins MFA to honor legacy of artist, educator John Wilson
March 31, 2025
Mimi Brown as Juror 8 in Boston University’s Stage Troupe’s production of “Twelve Angry Jurors.” The show ran March 27 to March 29 in the Student Theater at Agganis Arena. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Stage Troupe stuns beyond a reasonable doubt in ‘Twelve Angry Jurors’
March 30, 2025
Former Boston Mayor Ray Flynn (left) and Former Boston University professor Don Gillis (right). Flynn’s tenure as mayor inspired Gillis to write his book, “The Battle for Boston: How Mayor Ray Flynn and Community Organizers Fought Racism and Downtown Power Brokers,” which will be published May 6. COURTESY OF DON GILLIS
‘It became one city’: Former BU professor’s book explores Mayor Ray Flynn’s impact on Boston
April 7, 2025
Posters of the films honored at the 2025 Redstone Film Festival. The annual festival is hosted by Boston University’s Department of Film and Television, sponsored by the Sumner Redstone Foundation and features BU student films. PHOTO BY TATE HAM
Meet the films honored at 2025 Redstone Film Festival and the students behind them
April 7, 2025
Things to do this week in Boston: April 7-13
April 7, 2025
Banners for the Museum of Fine Arts’ Van Gogh exhibition on display outside the museum. The exhibition focuses on Van Gogh’s time in Arles, France, where he formed a friendship with the local postman, Joseph Roulin, and his family. ANGELICA VIVAS/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
First Van Gogh exhibition at MFA in 25 years offers fresh perspective on artist, friendship
April 2, 2025
The webpage for John Wilson’s exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts. Wilson is a former Boston University professor and his exhibit includes memorabilia from BU’s Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
BU joins MFA to honor legacy of artist, educator John Wilson
March 31, 2025
Oli Ruzic as Juliet (left) and Jonathan Sullivan as Romeo (right) in the production of “Romeo and Juliet” produced by the BU Shakespeare Society. The show was directed by sophomore Megan Amato and ran from April 3-5. COURTESY OF ELLIE WATSON
BU Shakespeare Society’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ breathes new life into a classic
April 6, 2025
Mimi Brown as Juror 8 in Boston University’s Stage Troupe’s production of “Twelve Angry Jurors.” The show ran March 27 to March 29 in the Student Theater at Agganis Arena. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Stage Troupe stuns beyond a reasonable doubt in ‘Twelve Angry Jurors’
March 30, 2025
Boston Ballet in George Balanchine’s “Mozartiana.” The artists of the Boston Ballet opened their “Winter Experience” Thursday night, delivering a bill of four strong performances that combined elements of neoclassical American ballet and modern performance. COURTESY OF ROSALIE O’CONNOR
Boston Ballet’s “Winter Experience” toes the line of classic, contemporary dance
March 25, 2025
The cast of Boston University on Broadway’s “Alice by Heart” during the song, “Down the Hole.” The show was held at the Agganis Arena Student Theater March 20 to 22 in a sold-out run. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
BU On Broadway’s ‘Alice by Heart’ makes audience mad with wonder
March 23, 2025
The cast of Stage Troupe’s “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” performing the show. The production ran between Feb. 27 and March 1 in the Student Theater at Agganis Arena. COURTESY OF ANNALISE ILG
Stage Troupe brings tale of friendship and happiness to life in “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”
March 3, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Upbeat songs to boost your confidence during midterms | Liv Listens
October 29, 2024
Iris Ren | Graphic Artist
‘That summer feelin’ is gonna haunt you one day in your life’
October 17, 2024
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Collaborative Brilliance: Charli XCX’s remix album “Brat, and it’s completely different but also still brat”
October 16, 2024
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Navigating different friendship dynamics through music | Liv Listens
October 16, 2024
Emma Clement | Graphic Artist
‘Like Dylan in the Movies’: Pop music on screen
October 9, 2024
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Collision of love and technology: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid discuss new movie ‘Companion’
January 29, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
REVIEW: ‘The Apprentice’ explores Trump’s origins, but Cohn steals the show
November 4, 2024
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist
REVIEW: Breaking the Cinderella illusion in ‘Anora’
November 4, 2024
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Test your fears with these horror movies that deserve both screams and applause
October 21, 2024
Emma Clement | Graphic Artist
REVIEW: Jason Reitman’s ‘Saturday Night’ thrives on atmosphere, stumbles with depth
October 16, 2024
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December 9, 2022
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist
‘Midnights’ is a lush and reflective return to the pop genre for Taylor Swift
October 23, 2022
Taylor Swift’s new album, “Midnights” on Spotify. The album was released at midnight on Oct. 21. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF
The editors rank Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’
October 21, 2022
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist
Concerts: Bang or Bust for Your Buck?
October 4, 2022
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff
Payton’s playlist for new beginnings
September 8, 2022
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
It’s time to embrace maximalist fashion influencers
April 23, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
Lip gloss, a new obsession?
April 22, 2024
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Beauty gems of March | Maia’s Inner Monologue
April 1, 2024
Ariana Lim | Senior Graphic Artist
Pajamas on the plane: A journey finding a cute and casual airplane outfit
March 4, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
‘Coquette’ and ‘balletcore’ aesthetics bring en pointe fashion to 2024
February 9, 2024
9/23 Crossword Answers
September 22, 2022
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff
Among Us died, and so did I
September 22, 2022
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January 31, 2022
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January 24, 2022
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April 13, 2021
Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist
Memories in the spotless mind
April 9, 2025
Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist
So, you want to get into vintage fashion? | It’s All Been Done Before
April 9, 2025
Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist
Ask Abby (Or Analise): Please stop asking for my Snapchat
April 8, 2025
Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist
A mother is a walking miracle | All Thanks to You
April 7, 2025
Jodi Tang | Senior Graphic Artist
REVIEW: ‘Hello Beautiful’ | Required Reading
April 7, 2025
Melissa Park | Graphic Artist
Impressing the parents: A neighborhood guide to the best restaurants in Boston
October 17, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
Hot sauce: The secret ingredient to a familial bond
April 14, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
Your topical guide to East Boston’s food scene
April 2, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
Turning the tables on American table-turning food culture
March 27, 2024
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Your gluten-free guide for a no wheat Boston sweet
February 15, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
TikTok’s ‘going back until you hate them’ method | My Heart Will Go On
March 26, 2024
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Ask Abby (or Analise): Talk to you later! Or never?
October 30, 2023
Haley Alvarez-Lauzo | Senior Graphic Artist
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January 23, 2023
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September 23, 2021
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September 13, 2021
Slippery When Wet members Giuliana Balboni, Maxwell Anthony and Sarah Gibertoni perform a sketch. Comedy clubs at Boston University offer students laughs during the academic year. COURTESY OF CADEE STEFANI
Definitely a laughing matter: comedy clubs at BU
June 1, 2024
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May 3, 2022
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April 26, 2022
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Calling all banana lovers! Here are five easy banana desserts for dorm living
April 11, 2022
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The master tier list of my typical school day
April 5, 2022
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist
Plagiarism | Doctor’s Orders
October 6, 2024
Emma Clement | Graphic Artist
Ask Abby (or Analise): Loving in the dark — should you post your partner on your Instagram?
September 29, 2024
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist
Cold calling | Doctor’s Orders
September 29, 2024
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Ask Abby (or Analise): Can we ever really be friends with our exes?
September 3, 2024
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist
Unfollowed | Doctor’s Orders
April 1, 2024
Jodi Tang | Senior Graphic Artist
Rally on: The economic consequences of burnout | Irrational Expectations
April 9, 2025
Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist
Gen Z’s addiction to perfectionism | Eco-logically Speaking
April 9, 2025
Melissa Park | Associate Graphics Editor
‘Fashion daddies’ aren’t exactly revolutionary | Wear Me This
April 8, 2025
Melissa Park | Associate Graphics Editor
We can’t all be Cher — but that shouldn’t stop musicians from trying | Dancing with Myself
April 8, 2025
Jodi Tang | Senior Graphic Artist
In defense of all outfit repeaters… | Geek Chic
April 7, 2025
Jodi Tang | Senior Graphic Artist
Rally on: The economic consequences of burnout | Irrational Expectations
April 9, 2025
Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist
Gen Z’s addiction to perfectionism | Eco-logically Speaking
April 9, 2025
Melissa Park | Associate Graphics Editor
‘Fashion daddies’ aren’t exactly revolutionary | Wear Me This
April 8, 2025
Melissa Park | Associate Graphics Editor
We can’t all be Cher — but that shouldn’t stop musicians from trying | Dancing with Myself
April 8, 2025
Jodi Tang | Senior Graphic Artist
In defense of all outfit repeaters… | Geek Chic
April 7, 2025
Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist
BUPD has changed its image since 2005 — is that enough? | Editorial
April 4, 2025
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Work-study may level the playing field, but the game isn’t fair | Editorial
March 21, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Journalism will always be about people — AI can’t change that | Editorial
February 28, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Our future shouldn’t be prevented by our own indifference | Editorial
February 7, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor
Good thing TikTok was only on time-out | Editorial
January 24, 2025
SAHAKIAN: Charging Standoff
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February 26, 2022
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February 9, 2022
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February 8, 2022
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CHUNG: Cold Weather & Iced Coffee
February 7, 2022
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GENRICH: Brain deflation
November 30, 2021
Letter to the Editor: Faculty letter to President Brown regarding BU professor's denied tenure
Letter to the Editor: Faculty letter to President Brown regarding BU professor’s denied tenure
May 1, 2023
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist
Letter to the Editor: President Brown’s State of the University message left out most of BU’s faculty
November 15, 2022
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist
Letter to the Editor: An open letter on Boston University’s climate for LGBTQIA+ students
November 11, 2022
Letter to the Editor: Response to 'A Letter to Dean Bizup'
Letter to the Editor: Response to ‘A Letter to Dean Bizup’
August 13, 2020
Letter to the Editor: An open apology from some random kid in a frat
Letter to the Editor: An open apology from some random kid in a frat
April 20, 2018
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
OP-ED: BU hockey’s reputation alone isn’t enough to sustain a community
April 22, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
OP-ED: BU needs to give students their Google Drive storage back
April 10, 2024
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
OP-ED: Polite queerness isn’t enough
February 15, 2024
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist
OP-ED: We invite BU to join us in the fight against gun violence
January 28, 2024
Analise Bruno | Senior Graphic Artist
BU’s Student Government passed a Survivor’s Bill of Rights. Don’t let the administration ignore it.
May 20, 2023
The Daily Free Pod: Orientation Special S1 E1
The Daily Free Pod: Orientation Special S1 E1
September 23, 2024
Terrier Hockey Talk: May 12, 2023
Terrier Hockey Talk: May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
Video: MLK Antiwar Sermon Public Reading 5-2-23
May 8, 2023
Unmasked: how do you unwind?
Unmasked: how do you unwind?
May 4, 2023
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist
It’s a Lifestyle: Debunking stress relief products
May 1, 2023
Chief of Communications for Providence Public Schools Suzanne Ouellette. Ouellette was a staff photographer for the FreeP from 1997 to 1999. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
GALLERY: Behind the lens of The Daily Free Press
April 4, 2025
Men’s gold medal winner Ilia Malinin of the USA poses with an American flag after the competition. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
GALLERY: Team USA dominates 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships
April 1, 2025
Ida performs at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville.
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March 25, 2025
Holi participants dance and throw colored powder during the annual Holi celebration hosted by Boston University’s Hindu Cultural Association Saturday at BU Beach. Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a Hindu celebration of unity and new beginnings. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Boston students gather for colorful Holi celebration at BU Beach
March 23, 2025
Spectators watch as the parade begins. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
GALLERY: South Boston bleeds green at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 21, 2025
Video: MLK Antiwar Sermon Public Reading 5-2-23
May 8, 2023
Video: March for Our Lives Rally 4-4-23
Video: March for Our Lives Rally 4-4-23
April 18, 2023
Hundreds of union workers rallied Thursday afternoon along Commonwealth Avenue in support of building service workers who are currently negotiating contracts with Boston University. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
Video: BU Worker’s Rally 10-18-18
October 20, 2018
HUBweek 2018 Silent Disco
HUBweek 2018 Silent Disco
October 14, 2018
Boston University student and Warren Towers resident Hiya Verma. Warren Tower residents are frustrated with the lack of communication and disruptions caused by ongoing renovations. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
‘Constant disruption’: Warren Towers residents face unexpected challenges amid renovations
March 21, 2025
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor, Josephine Kalbfleisch | DFP Photographer, Lauren Albano | Campus Co-Editor
Musk Foundation donations to BU rocketry club launch debate
February 28, 2025
Boston University junior Caine Murcia in front of a BU brownstone. Murcia is one of many BU Community members trying to navigate life as a person with a disability. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
‘It starts by listening’: Accessibility has a long way to go at BU
February 7, 2025
A student bikes down Commonwealth Avenue. Mayor Michelle Wu introduced “Better Bike Lanes” in September 2022, an initiative to make biking in Boston safer, but within the last two years, there have been 582 crashes involving bicycles, according to city records. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
‘I’m going to get killed’: Boston cyclists stress need for better bike infrastructure
December 6, 2024
A student walks into the Boston University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in April. Boston University announced that it would not accept applications for multiple doctoral degree programs for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for the 2025-26 academic year. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER
Graduate students express ‘shock,’ ‘outrage’ over doctoral program cancellations
November 25, 2024

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