Skip to Main Content
The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University

The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Boston University mascot, Rhett the Terrier, at a Women’s Hockey Game in February. In an email Wednesday, BU President Robert Brown announced he has appointed a committee to consider changing the name of the University’s mascot because it was inspired by a character in a racist film. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community responds to potential renaming of mascot Rhett the Terrier

Sarah Readdean July 1, 2020
After receiving criticism for naming its mascot after the depiction of a character in a racist film, Boston University has appointed a committee to consider renaming Rhett the Terrier, President Robert Brown announced in an email Wednesday.
Being sick and away from home can be challenging. Knowing what to buy and where to go is key to staying healthy. PHOTO COURTESY OF PXHERE

Sick and alone: how to stay healthy when away from home

Minali Prasad June 5, 2018

While starting college miles away from home brings independence and feels adventurous and exciting, coming down with the common cold — or worse — can be challenging without mom’s home remedies...

Anthony Dongfack, above, and fellow BU students donated more than a dozen Rhetty-to-Go meals to individuals affected by homeless. PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students’ extra meals feed people in need

Jenna Manto April 22, 2018
After introducing the Swipes for Boston project to Boston University last spring, Anthony Dongfack volunteered with fellow BU students to donate Rhetty-to-Go meals to individuals affected by homelessness on Friday.
Load More Stories
Activate Search
Rhetty-to-Go meals