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Senior midfielder Daniel Kim (8) takes a corner kick during the men’s soccer game against Brown University. The Terriers fell to Brown University 5-1 in Rhode Island on Tuesday. BELLA JONES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer suffers heavy 5-1 loss at Brown

Gabby Church September 18, 2024
Coming off its first win of the season in a conference matchup against Army West Point, the Boston University men’s soccer team traveled to face Brown University in Rhode Island on Tuesday. The Terriers recorded their second defeat of the season –– a 5-1 loss and the worst goal differential since a 0-4 loss against Colgate University in November 2017.
Boston University midfielder Giulianna Gianino (15) during a Sept. 16, 2023 game against Loyola Maryland. The women’s soccer team lost 3-2 to the University of Rhode Island on Saturday. HUI-EN LIN/DFP FILE

Women’s soccer takes another loss against the University of Rhode Island on the road

Eva Smith September 17, 2024
The Boston University women’s soccer team fell short of their first win this season against the University of Rhode Island Rams Saturday afternoon in Kingston, Rhode Island.
BridgeBU members watch the 2024 presidential debate on Tuesday. People gathered in college classrooms, restaurants and bars to watch the debate. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Viewers tune into presidential debate at watch parties across Boston

Lauren Albano September 13, 2024
Bars, restaurants and college classrooms filled up across Boston to put on watch parties during the presidential debate on Tuesday night.
Raine Wang, a College of Arts and Science sophomore, catches her hat as the wind knocks it off her head and her umbrella inverts. Boston University’s Charles River, Fenway and Medical Campuses closed for a snow day on Tuesday after Mayor Wu declared a snow emergency, causing public schools and universities in the Boston area to close. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Snow-where to be found: Boston University snow day met with lack of snow 

Megan Amato February 14, 2024
Boston University adhered to the snow emergency Boston Mayor Michelle announced Monday evening, where she canceled classes for public schools in Boston. Both Northeastern University and Tufts University canceled class. Despite forecasts, BU’s snow day had very little snow fall.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Affordable Adventures: a day in Providence on a student budget

Isabella Lapriore November 17, 2023
Little Rhody may be the smallest state — but Providence is full of some of the most unique food, art, shopping and nightlife in the country. It’s easy for the cost of a day trip to add up, but planning the perfect student-budget friendly adventure is simple when you know the best bang-for-your-buck spots to explore
Ananya Sharda | Graphic Artist

Happy Almost-Thanksgiving, hot weenie! | Things I’ve Learned From Strangers

Lili Culhane November 12, 2023
I do love Christmas, but I am happy to hold off on singing, “Santa Baby” for a bit longer in order to have some Thanksgiving fun. Because Thanksgiving is so much fun! You get to make people go around the table and thank you for a bunch of things! What other day can you do that?
A crowd on Essex Street in Salem, MA. The city reaches its busiest time now, right around Halloween. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Witches, ghouls and everything in between in Salem

Corinne Davidson October 23, 2023
Stepping into downtown Salem is like walking into a Halloween classic: witches at every turn, Frankenstein walking down the street, brick walkways and architecture that is straight out of the 1800s.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

The United States first union of working women | Bad Business

Nathan Metcalf November 18, 2022
The most radical non-violent act you can do is withhold your labor and assert yourself as an autonomous being.
men's basketball season recap

RECAP: Men’s basketball season falls short, but is defined by resilience, toughness

Brendan Nordstrom March 29, 2022
The Boston University men's basketball team fell short in its quest for a Patriot League title, but the team maintained a tough-nosed and resilient identity throughout.
Zili Misik performing at BU

BU Global Music Festival revives live festival experience on campus

Kendall Richards September 20, 2021
BU Arts Initiative brought together sounds from South America, Africa and Asia for Saturday's festival.
dynopalooza promotional graphic

BU students to hold virtual charity concert with local musicians

Sam Trottenberg April 28, 2021
The virtual concert will feature students and Boston artists to benefit local youth.
Flume Gorge

Seven natural wonders in New England worth visiting this summer

Julia Furmanek April 22, 2021
The New England region is full of beautiful places to explore.
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