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Fair Admission: Episode 7 - Competition

Fair Admission: Episode 7 – Competition

Edward Sturm April 8, 2021

College sports and ROTC programs are uniquely competitive and often discussed staples of the college admissions process. When these pathways to college go too far, however, they have the potential...

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Philosophical Soup: Fear of the unknown

Max Ferrandino March 31, 2021
It is difficult to overcome your fears but you must step out of your comfort zone.
Rapper Mac Miller’s latest, posthumous album, “Circles,” was released Friday. ILLUSTRATION BY AUSMA PALMER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Mac Miller’s career comes full circle with “Circles”

David Simon January 20, 2020
Rapper Mac Miller passed away after a long battle with substance abuse in September 2018. But luckily for his fans, he is survived through his work. “Circles” is a bittersweet farewell from Miller to his fans and brings his discography full circle with a project that, although is not his best work, is a strong collection of songs.
HAUSER: A quick dip in the Mediterranean

HAUSER: A quick dip in the Mediterranean

Jonathan Hauser April 4, 2017

Millions of rocks cover the beach of Nice, replacing the stereotypical sand one finds elsewhere in the world. Black, gray and even red rocks, as smooth as a granite countertop and usually flat enough to...

The men's and women's swimming and diving teams swept aside Colgate. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DFP FILE PHOTO

Swimming and diving teams dominate Colgate

Jordan Green January 19, 2016

In their first meet in over a month, the Boston University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams defeated Colgate University on Jan. 9. The women’s team won by a score of 185-104 and the...

Although Boston University has decided to cut all future men's swimming and diving scholarships and 71 percent of women's swimming and diving scholarships, scholarships will not be taken away from the 50 student-athletes currently on the team. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Loss of swimming, diving scholarships causes community-wide shock

Justin Pallenik October 22, 2015

“It’s back.” In February 2011, Boston University diver Bailey O’Brien heard the phrase cancer patients fear above all others. Her disease had returned. Diagnosed with melanoma during her first...

MARASCO: Criticism

Daily Free Press Admin October 15, 2013

“May I give you some advice?” the hairy-chested man asked as he popped his goggles up onto his swim cap. “Shorter kicks. Use a kickboard to learn. It’s not as easy as it looks.” And just like...

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