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The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Crosse-Eyed: Boston dominates professional lacrosse with some hometown help

Chris Larabee March 31, 2025
The 2025 Lexus Championship Series crowned champions in both the men’s Premier Lacrosse League and the brand-new Women’s Lacrosse League Feb. 17.
Sophomore forward Andrea Di Blasio (7) protects the ball from a St. Mary’s College of California player during the game on Sept. 5. The men’s soccer team won their first game of the season on Saturday in a match against Army West Point. LILY HANSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer secures first Patriot League win of the season against Army

Layla Penn September 16, 2024
The Boston University men’s soccer team defeated Army West Point 3-2 Saturday afternoon, earning their first Patriot League win of the season.
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.
The Boston University women’s ice hockey team. With an up-and-down season, the Terrier women’s hockey team finished with a 12-15-6 record, and ended their season with a loss to University of Connecticut in the Hockey East quarterfinals Feb. 26. MOHAN GE/DFP STAFF

RECAP: Women’s hockey struggles to find consistency throughout season

Mark Fraenkel March 21, 2022
The Boston University women's hockey team played through an up-and-down campaign.
High schools in Massachusetts will be permitted to hold outdoor, socially distanced graduations starting July 19. Facial coverings will be enforced and attendance will be limited to graduates and immediate family. COURTESY OF MCELSPETH VIA PIXABAY

In pandemic, Massachusetts high schools offer non-traditional graduation celebrations

Amanda Cappelli May 29, 2020
From airplane flyovers to drive-by car parades, high schools across Massachusetts are finding unique ways to celebrate their graduating seniors during the pandemic.
No Sugar, No Cream: The importance of having a Black graduation

No Sugar, No Cream: The importance of having a Black graduation

Nashid Fulcher March 20, 2018
My excitement to apply to and attend Boston University emerged largely from its promise of “diversity” on campus. I wrote my personal statement in my application about how much I was interested in diversity. I even threw the word “diversity” into my college essay a few times for good measure. I’ve learned to sprinkle the word — which has lost much meaning since I first heard it — to my advantage in years that I have been made to try out for things so I can learn more or gain extra experience.
Stick to Sports: Nothing to watch after the Super Bowl? Try lacrosse

Stick to Sports: Nothing to watch after the Super Bowl? Try lacrosse

Marisa Ingemi January 18, 2017

The NFL playoffs will be over soon. The MLB season is yet to begin. The NBA and NHL are locked in the dog days of their seasons. In a few weeks, it will be a dead period on the sports calendar —...

Junior forward Nick Havener came off the bench for the first time this season against Syracuse. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Men’s basketball drops fifth straight game at Syracuse

Tyler Oringer December 12, 2016

The Boston University men’s basketball team lost its fifth consecutive game on Saturday afternoon, suffering a 99-77 loss to Syracuse University at the Carrier Dome. The Terriers (4-6) are still...

Senior forward Justin Alston grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds against Holy Cross. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s basketball looks to snap skid at Syracuse

Nick DiBona December 9, 2016

The Boston University men’s basketball team will look to win its first away game of the season on Saturday afternoon against Syracuse University at the Carrier Dome. The Terriers (4-5) have lost...

Senior midfielder Hester van der Laan has been a steady force on offense for the Terriers. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 14 field hockey keeps offensive pressure alive

Liam O’Brien October 27, 2016

While the No. 14 Boston University field hockey team may not have received the result that it desired in Sunday’s 2-1 loss against No. 3 Syracuse University, it continues to play a style that has...

Senior forward Amanda Cassera scored her team-leading ninth goal on Sunday. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Late comeback not enough as No. 13 field hockey loses to No. 3 Syracuse

Nathan Bindseil October 23, 2016

A second-half offensive surge for the No. 13 Boston University field hockey team came too late against No. 3 Syracuse University, as it fell 2-1 to the reigning national champions Sunday. The...

Senior goalkeeper Cammy Jensen made nine saves in the Terriers' loss to Syracuse. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 13 field hockey’s falls to No. 3 Syracuse, in a tale of two halves

Jonny Arruda October 23, 2016

After its match against the College of the Holy Cross was suspended Friday due to inclement weather, the No. 13 Boston University field hockey team fell to No. 3 Syracuse University on New Balance...

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