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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Students hold up signs, urging Boston University to designate itself as a sanctuary campus, during a walkout Thursday afternoon at Marsh Plaza. Prior to the walkout, speculation spread regarding an armed Homeland Security officer’s presence near BU Questrom School of Business and the School of Law building. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Homeland Security officer spotted at BU, student groups hold walkout for a sanctuary campus

Samantha Genzer April 4, 2025
Reports of a United States Department of Homeland Security officer on Boston University’s campus Thursday afternoon, which coincided with a planned student-led walkout calling for BU to designate itself as a sanctuary campus, intensified concerns over Immigration and Customs Enforcement on campus.
crime scene at the isabella stewart gardner museum robbery

Netflix docuseries brings Isabella Stewart Gardner art theft to life

Lily Kepner April 12, 2021
Thirty one years ago, history's largest art theft took place. Today, the chase to find them is strong.
Sophomore forward Jesse Compher in an Oct.19 game against the University of Connecticut. Compher assisted on BU’s lone goal in a 2-1 loss against Northeastern University Sunday. MADISON EPPERSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Last-second goal from women’s hockey not enough to prevent 2-1 loss to Northeastern

Nick Telesmanic October 28, 2018
After opening the 2018-19 season with two games against the Northeastern University at Walter Brown Arena, the Boston University women’s hockey team visited Northeastern Sunday afternoon.
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