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Graduate student midfielder Colin Innes during the game against Boston College on Sept. 20, 2022

Men’s soccer shut out for first time in loss to Merrimack

Gabby Church September 7, 2023
The men's soccer team was shut out for the first time this season as they fell to Merrimack College 2-0, giving the Warriors their first win of the season.
Men's basketball

Men’s basketball falls 67-46 to Milwaukee, remains winless in Cream City Classic

Clara Cahill-Rogers November 29, 2022
The BU men's basketball team fell behind early to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, eventually falling 67-46 to remain winless in the Cream City Classic.
WLAX against Lafayette

Women’s lacrosse falls short again in loss to Lafayette

Boyuan Zhang April 4, 2022
The Boston University women's lacrosse team dropped another game, losing to Lafayette College 16-13 at Nickerson Field.
McKinley Middle School, a public school in Boston. The City of Boston is providing free breakfast and lunch to public school students, many of whom would otherwise go hungry, while schools remain closed due to the coronavirus. CONOR KELLEY/ DFP FILE

City and residents make efforts to feed those in need during pandemic

Jane Avery March 25, 2020
As schoolchildren, the elderly and the immunocompromised face hardships accessing food during a pandemic, communities around them have stepped up to help.
Nathan Phillips is a professor of Earth and Environment at Boston University. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Professor Nathan Phillips lends aid to homeowners affected by Merrimack Valley gas leak

Martha Merrow November 15, 2018
When the Merrimack Valley suffered a massive gas explosion in September, Boston University professor Nathan Phillips didn’t hesitate to step in and help.
Campaign volunteers canvas outside WBZ Studios in Allston Tuesday evening during the first Massachusetts gubernatorial debate between incumbent Charlie Baker, a Republican, and challenger Jay Gonzalez, a Democrat. ZOE ADES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Gonzalez challenges Baker on corruption, transit issues in first gubernatorial debate

Mia Cathell October 10, 2018
Incumbent Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker debated Democratic challenger Jay Gonzalez Tuesday night at CBS Boston’s WBZ-TV station, touching on the issues of green energy, transportation and corruption in the state police department.
Boston emergency departments send aid to Lawrence, Andover after gas explosions

Boston emergency departments send aid to Lawrence, Andover after gas explosions

Zoe Allen September 17, 2018
Thousands of residents were yanked from their homes in Andover, North Andover and Lawrence Thursday after a gas leak set off dozens of house fires.
The Prudential Center is often seen as being a symbol of Boston. PHOTO BY JENNA MANTO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts no longer the best state in the U.S.

Sarika Ram March 2, 2018
Massachusetts was ranked the eighth best state in the country for 2018, falling from its number one spot from last year.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Manchester, New Hampshire on Friday. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Trump says recent Clinton scandal “is bigger than Watergate” at NH rally

Ben Rabin October 30, 2016

[mediagrid cat="34098"] MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE — A crowd of over 1,000 people gathered at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester on Friday for the chance to see Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump...

EDIT: Punished for good judgement

Daily Free Press Admin October 15, 2013

The number of drunk driving-related fatalities in the U.S. has declined over the past 30 years. In 2011, 9,878 people fewer than 21 years old died in alcohol induced accidents, while in 1982, 21,113 young...

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