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The Daily Free Press

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Graduate student catcher Audrey Sellers (13) catches the softball in a game against Yale University on March 19. In 2024, the Terriers won 53 games while going undefeated in conference play before going on to capture a seventh Patriot League title in program history and a stint in the NCAA Tournament, aiming to repeat these successes this season. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Softball looks ahead to third consecutive conference title, this time with a roster of newcomers

Jose Rodriguez February 3, 2025
The Boston University women’s softball team is eager to replicate its recent success. In 2024, the Terriers won 53 games while going undefeated in conference play before going on to capture a seventh Patriot League title in program history and a stint in the NCAA Tournament.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Hurricanes Helene and Milton leave Boston students ‘helpless,’ spark climate change concerns

Leia Green October 16, 2024
College students in Boston have watched powerful hurricanes tear through their hometowns in the southeast over the past three weeks. Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton made landfall on Sept. 26 and Oct. 10, respectively.
Sophomore midfielder Jason Zacarias (26) dribbles the ball during the men’s soccer game on Sept. 5. The men’s team lost to Santa Clara University 2-1 during their fifth game of the season on Sunday. LILY HANSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer struggles to rise against Santa Clara University

Jason Asvestopoulos September 9, 2024
The Boston University men’s soccer team fell at the hands of Santa Clara University Sunday night, with a final score of 2-1.
Freshman defender Luke Dunne (32) races towards the ball in a game against Northeastern University Oct. 17, 2023. The Boston University men’s soccer team aims to build off its last season’s success after commanding a regular season and winning a Patriot League tournament title. BELLA JONES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer aims to build off previous season success

Gabby Church September 9, 2024
Coming off a commanding regular season and a Patriot League tournament title, the Boston University men’s soccer team is looking ahead to 2024.
Graduate student catcher Audrey Sellers (13) catches the softball in a game against Yale University on Tuesday. The Terriers swept the double header with a 7-1 victory, followed by a 7-0 victory over Yale. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Terriers dominate in historic home opener, sweeping Yale

Eli Cloutier March 20, 2024
The Boston University softball team has a couple things to get used to after its home opener Tuesday. One is easier than the others.
Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips speaks to supporters at a primary night event in Manchester, New Hampshire. Rep. Phillips came in second in the New Hampshire Democratic primary behind a successful write-in Biden campaign on Tuesday. MATTHEW EADIE/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Democratic challengers will stay in race after Biden wins New Hampshire primary

Matthew Eadie January 24, 2024
President Joe Biden won New Hampshire’s Democratic primary on Tuesday, despite not officially having his name on the ballot, requiring voters to write-in the president’s name in a landslide Democratic primary.
Samantha Sanders | Graphic Artist

Nikki Haley: candidate capable of compromise | Not to Get Political But

Lauren Albano November 1, 2023
Nikki Halley recent popularity in the polls is a good sign that Republicans are tired of Trump and DeSantis' antics and may be ready for a candidate capable of compromise.
Senior midfielder Jennifer Barry (21) and sophomore defense Madison Vetterlein (9) from the Boston University women’s lacrosse team, pictured in March 2022.

Women’s lacrosse defeats Presbyterian, extends perfect record to 5-0

Mark Fraenkel February 28, 2023
The women's lacrosse team continued its perfect start to the season against Presbyterian College, adding a fifth game to its win streak.
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Softball splits doubleheader in final games of USF-Rawlings Invitational

Bobby Serafin February 13, 2023
The Boston University softball team split the final two games of the USF-Rawlings Invitational to start the 2023 season with a 3-1 record.
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PREVIEW: Women’s lacrosse aims to ‘get better every day’

Chloe Patel February 10, 2023
Following a disappointing 2022 campaign, the women's lacrosse team looks to make major improvements for their 2023 season. Chloe Patel sat down with head coach Lauren Morton to talk about their keys to success.
Ashley Jackson

Ashley Jackson, BU’s newest sports information director, provides representation and inspiration

Mark Fraenkel November 1, 2022
Ashley Jackson's passion for sports drove her to the BU Athletics Department, and as the only woman SID, she provides representation and inspiration to athletes and students alike.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Minority Report: Daylight saving time forever

Lincoln Son Currie November 17, 2021
Though there are more pressing issues facing the nation, changing to permanent daylight saving time would boost the economy, fight childhood obesity and aid public safety.
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