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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

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Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Beanpot tournament inaccessibility exposes gender inequality in BU hockey culture | Editorial

Editors February 1, 2024
With the Beanpot being such an essential and famed part of the student community and culture in Boston, it must become more accessible to the people who wish to attend, especially if we want to boost support for women’s sports. 
Lydia Evans | Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: A triple-double standard

Editors April 6, 2023
Under normal circumstances, the NCAA women's championship would have been a thrilling milestone for the oft-overlooked field of women’s sports. And yet, this historic occasion was marred by controversy: racist double standards, sexist stereotypes, even a presidential faux pas.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

‘King Richard’ review

Frances Beedon April 3, 2022
‘King Richard’ itself deserves every good accolade and award it receives.
Gabe Polsky (left) directs Wayne Gretzky (center) in his latest documentary “In Search of Greatness,” which opens in theaters Friday. COURTESY OF AOS FILMS

INTERVIEW: Gabe Polsky emphasizes creativity in sports with ‘In Search of Greatness’

Lily Betts November 1, 2018
"In Search of Greatness" interviews the likes of Jerry Rice, Pelé and Wayne Gretzky to answer one question: what makes them the greatest of all time? Polsky argued that creativity is the core trait among standout athletes.
Miss Leading: Alexis Ohanian defends his wife yet again

Miss Leading: Alexis Ohanian defends his wife yet again

Namu Sampath October 11, 2018

A few days ago, Deborah Barros, who is running for a seat on the Alabama State Senate, tweeted “Funny how a black female tennis player is held to a higher standard to keep her emotions in check than...

Meredith Varner

American Protest: Serena Williams deserves better

Meredith Varner September 13, 2018

Many people can agree that Serena Williams is one of the best tennis players in the world, with 23 Grand Slam singles titles. That number is insane, considering Roger Federer has 20 Grand Slams. The...

Fish and Chipps: The case against cheerleading

Fish and Chipps: The case against cheerleading

Isaac Chipps February 2, 2016

Every time I'm driving to a sporting event, I can't help but think to myself, "Gosh, I wonder if the blonde cheerleader in the back corner of the stadium behind the end zone who I can't see from my...

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