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Incoming president-elect and Ohio State University executive vice president and provost Dr. Melissa Gilliam in 1 Silber Way

Introducing Melissa Gilliam: A life dedicated to education reaches new peak

Eden Mor October 6, 2023
“I really grew up surrounded by art and artists," said Melissa Gilliam, BU's next president and first Black woman to take on the role.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Previewing the 2023 NFL Draft

Brett Abrams April 24, 2023
The 2023 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday with the first of seven rounds. By the end of the night, 31 of the best college football players will have accomplished their lifelong dream of making it to the pros.
Toby Makoyawo men's track and field profile

Toby Makoyawo: The fastest runner in BU history

Brendan Nordstrom April 28, 2022
Boston University freshman sprinter Toby Makayawo has shattered records and made a splash on the national track-and-field circuit.
Junior faceoff specialist Sean Christman, shown in an April 2019 game against Loyola University Maryland, won 15 of 18 faceoffs in Saturday’s 11-4 loss to Ohio State University. MADDIE EPPERSON/ DFP FILE

Terrier lacrosse downed by Ohio State 11-4

Matt Meusel February 9, 2020

The Boston University men’s lacrosse team (0-2) was unable to keep things close with the No. 13/12 Ohio State University Buckeyes (2-0) Saturday at Nickerson Field, leading to a 11-4 loss. BU...

PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The Breakdown: Does BU or North Dakota have the advantage in the NCAA Tournament?

Jonathan Sigal March 23, 2017

The four teams settled in Fargo, North Dakota this weekend all have one goal in mind — reaching the Frozen Four in Chicago in early April. Before getting there, though, three will see their 2016-17...

Although BU is the higher seed, it will head to Fargo, North Dakota for a West Regional matchup against the defending national champions, North Dakota. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s hockey adopts “us against the world” mentality ahead of NCAA Tournament game vs. North Dakota

Jonathan Sigal March 23, 2017

Doyle Somerby has heard the message loud and clear: He and his teammates are underdogs on Friday. The senior defenseman and captain of the No. 6 Boston University men’s hockey team doesn’t like...

BU hockey learns NCAA Tournament path goes through Fargo, North Dakota

BU hockey learns NCAA Tournament path goes through Fargo, North Dakota

Jonathan Sigal March 19, 2017

The No. 7 Boston University men’s hockey team is Fargo, North Dakota bound for the NCAA Tournament. Gathered in the players lounge at Agganis Arena, the Terriers (23-11-3) learned they’ll take...

PHOTO COURTESY JESSICA CITRONBERG

Dropping the Gloves: Dak Prescott is the real deal

Jessica Citronberg January 26, 2017

The Dallas Cowboys have had their fair share of excitement and heartbreak throughout the last couple of seasons. They went 8-8 in 2013, 12-4 in 2014 and 4-12 in 2015. But this year, they went 13-3,...

Stick to Sports: Nothing to watch after the Super Bowl? Try lacrosse

Stick to Sports: Nothing to watch after the Super Bowl? Try lacrosse

Marisa Ingemi January 18, 2017

The NFL playoffs will be over soon. The MLB season is yet to begin. The NBA and NHL are locked in the dog days of their seasons. In a few weeks, it will be a dead period on the sports calendar —...

The Blue Line: The kids are all right

The Blue Line: The kids are all right

Mike Benedykciuk October 21, 2016

As the NFL enters Week 7, one of the league’s headlines remains stellar rookie play. Many have jump-started their careers in impressive fashion, like Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. He’s...

The 2016 college lacrosse season has gone down a strange and unexpected path this season. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA

INGEMI: College lacrosse season riddled with parity and surprises

Marisa Ingemi April 4, 2016

At one point this season, the Georgetown University men’s lacrosse team was ranked. Fast forward to the beginning of April, and the Hoyas have a 1-9 record. Those two sentences might sum up the...

Fish and Chipps: Winning isn’t everything

Fish and Chipps: Winning isn’t everything

Isaac Chipps February 15, 2016

As opening day approached, the 2005 Reds were talked about as the odds-on favorites to win the New Albany Little League World Series in Ohio. The team was stacked with young talent, and somehow the...

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