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Bracket Breakdown: Figuring out the Final Four

Owen Nizolek April 4, 2024
The men’s NCAA tournament has advanced into its climactic closing weekend with the Final Four and national championship just days away. Stakes have reached an all-time high, as four formidable teams gear up for Saturday’s semifinals in Phoenix.
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.
‘Priscilla’ film review: The other side of Presley

‘Priscilla’ film review: The other side of Presley

Siena Gordillo October 19, 2023
Adapted from Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me,” Coppola brings a blush-pink Americana wonderland to the screen. The natural move is to compare this biopic to Baz Lurhmann’s “Elvis” film, released summer 2022. But “Priscilla” stands boldly, and quite divinely, on its own. 
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Previewing the 2023 NFL Draft

Brett Abrams April 24, 2023
The 2023 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday with the first of seven rounds. By the end of the night, 31 of the best college football players will have accomplished their lifelong dream of making it to the pros.
March For Our Lives Co-Founder David Hogg and WBUR Senior Political Reporter Anthony Brooks. Hogg, a Highland Park survivor, recently spoke at CitySpace. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

March For Our Lives co-founder David Hogg speaks at WBUR CitySpace

Haiyi Bi March 30, 2023
Hogg spoke with senior political reporter Anthony Brooks at WBUR CitySpace on Monday night.
softball

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.
Women's golf notebook - Flair Kuan Patriot League win

Women’s golf wins Patriot League Championship, will enter NCAA regionals as No. 11 seed

Chloe Patel May 3, 2022
The Boston University women's golf team won the Patriot League last weekend, and now looks to NCAA regionals.
“GraceLand,” a short film created by Boston University alumna Bonnie Kathleen Discepolo, follows a mother and her daughter Grace, who believes she is the reincarnation of Elvis Presley. COURTESY OF BONNIE KATHLEEN DISCEPOLO

BU alum conquers gender identity in Elvis Presley-inspired film

Ashley Soebroto November 5, 2020
A former BU School of Theater and College of Communication student recently released a narrative comedy short film "GraceLand," which explores topics of gender, identity and acceptance.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren embraces a supporter during her visit to Cambridge, where she voted in the Massachusetts primary Tuesday morning. VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Biden collects wins on Super Tuesday, Warren loses home state

Angela Yang March 4, 2020

Super Tuesday drew to a close in Massachusetts with former Vice President Joe Biden emerging victorious. The candidate took 33.7 percent of votes with 80.5 percent of precincts reporting, earning 31 delegates...

Meredith Varner

American Protest: New tactics in the fight against the opioid crisis should be welcomed

Meredith Varner February 24, 2020
Big Pharma pushed the prescription of opioids and doctors got benefits for prescribing them — they are the ones at fault. Because of that, people who are addicted just have to make a doctor’s appointment and say the right thing. 
Women’s softball senior infielder Emily Morrow catches the ball in a game against Boston College in March 2018. Morrow has the Terriers’ leading batting average five games in to the 2019 season. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball kicks off season in Kickin’ Chicken Classic with 2-3 record

Chris Larabee February 11, 2019
The Boston University softball team opened its season in South Carolina this weekend with a five-game set in the Kickin’ Chicken Classic.
Indirect Kick: NCAA women’s basketball tournament lacks variety

Indirect Kick: NCAA women’s basketball tournament lacks variety

Dan Shulman March 27, 2016

For basketball fans, March can be a wonderful time. The NBA playoff race is heating up, high school state championships are in progress and the NCAA has its postseason tournaments. To put it simply,...

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