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Boston Marathon participants run through Kenmore Square as people watch behind barricades on Monday. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: 128th Boston Marathon

Sarah Cruz April 18, 2024
April 15 marked the 128th Boston Marathon, with over 26,000 runners and 48 wheelchair participants competing in the marathon on Monday.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Reflecting on the Genshin Impact concert and my journey with video game soundtracks

Keke Gao November 8, 2023
With the release of Genshin Impact globally on Sept. 28, 2020, this wave of anime-style gaming finally hit the U.S., planting Hoyoverse’s lore deep within North America, sprouting and flourishing post-pandemic with a nationwide symphony tour.
Anna Gruesen running the 127th Boston Marathon

In it for the long run: BU first-year Anna Gruesen competes in 127th Boston Marathon, qualifies for next year

Alysa Suleiman April 20, 2023
The Boston Marathon is the country’s oldest annual marathon. Qualifying is no easy feat. BU freshman Anna Gruesen ran it this Monday.
The 127th Boston Marathon

A decade after the bombings, the Boston Marathon continues running

Alysa Suleiman April 20, 2023
Over 30,000 runners raced the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to the finish line on Boylston Street in the 127th Boston Marathon on Monday, one decade after the bombings that killed three and injured hundreds near the finish line. 
Boston Marathon 2023

GALLERY: 127th Boston Marathon

Daily Free Press Staff April 19, 2023
April 17 marked the 127th Boston Marathon. This year is also the 10 year anniversary of the 2013 bombings.
UNMASKED: What is one thing going well in your life right now?

UNMASKED: What is one thing going well in your life right now?

Veronica Thompson October 12, 2022

Unmasked is the storytelling podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today's prompt was - What is one thing going well in your life right now? Click here to stream...

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126th Boston Marathon brings energy, community back to Patriots’ Day

Daily Free Press Staff April 19, 2022
More than 28,000 runners from all 50 states raced from Hopkinton to Boston for the 126th Boston Marathon this Monday.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Banning Russian runners from the Boston Marathon accomplishes nothing

Editors April 13, 2022
To believe that just because someone lives in a certain country means that they unequivocally support their government’s policy decisions or should face the same restrictions and punishments that their political leaders do is stupid. 
daffodil planted in a garden

Daffodils line Boston’s path toward spring, healing

Colbi Edmonds April 20, 2021
Marathon Daffodils delivered thousands of daffodils to frontline workers at Boston-area hospitals.
boston red sox players xander bogaerts, rafael devers and alex verdugo wear city connect uniforms

Red Sox to debut new uniforms for Patriots’ Day Weekend

Anna Stjernquist April 12, 2021
The “City Connect Series” uniforms were designed to celebrate Boston's unique culture.
braille across america virtual challenge logo

National Braille Press begins Braille Across America exercise challenge

Sam Trottenberg March 15, 2021
Participants must run or walk at least 26.2 miles, or bike at least 52.4 miles, between March 17 and April 19.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: The Boston Marathon continues to unite the city, overcome challenges

Editors March 4, 2021
The marathon demonstrates how Boston traditions continue to persevere and connect us during a time of severe isolation. Perhaps it can also inspire us to fight against the COVID-19 fatigue and keep us Boston Strong through the last stretch of the pandemic.
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