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What’s next for cold medicine? | Data Driven

Sarah Datta November 6, 2023
Back in September, an FDA advisory panel ruled that a certain nasal decongestant, known as phenylephrine, has been found ineffective when taken orally. Phenylephrine is found in common cold medicines like NyQuil and Benadryl. 
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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.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Offensive rookie report

Brett Abrams October 25, 2022
In this week's 4th and Inches, Brett Abrams covers the offensive rookie standouts, including Dameon Pierce's dominance in the Texans' backfield, Chris Olave's production in New Orleans and Bailey Zappe's emergence.
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Burning Out: David Dobrik demonstrates how abusers hide in plain sight

Yvonne Tang March 8, 2021
Beyond the world of Dobrik and his Vlog Squad, we need to learn that abusers aren’t always what we stereotype — shady characters who wear a trench coat or live as social outcasts. Abusers can be funny, popular or even kind.
In the Paint: The Madness is here — Andrew’s Final Four predictions

In the Paint: The Madness is here — Andrew’s Final Four predictions

Andrew Mason March 15, 2018
Although my personal favorite team — the University of California, Irvine Anteaters — didn’t make it to the “Big Dance” once again, I took the time to fill out my own bracket. Here are the four teams I have selected to make up this year’s Final Four.
American Protest: No place for white supremacy

American Protest: No place for white supremacy

Meredith Varner October 20, 2017

As an aspiring journalist, free speech is one of the most important pieces of our Constitution to me. It defines my entire future career, and protects the right to democracy in this country. There is,...

Between the Lines: Tragedy of Aaron Hernandez

Between the Lines: Tragedy of Aaron Hernandez

Michael Alcaraz April 23, 2017

Who was Aaron Hernandez? It seems like a simple question, but there isn’t really a simple answer. Some got to know Hernandez as Connecticut's Gatorade High School Football Player of the Year from...

Senior guard Courtney Latham grabbed five rebounds in Sunday's loss. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s basketball suffers weekend sweep in ASU Classic

Greg Levinsky December 4, 2016

The Boston University women’s basketball team traveled to Tempe, Arizona this weekend to take part in the 2016 Arizona State Classic, and dropped both of its games to fall to 1-7 on the season. Hosted...

PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Men’s basketball to kick off season at Northeastern

Jordan Green November 11, 2016

The Boston University men’s basketball team will kick off its season on Friday night when it takes on local rival Northeastern University at historic Matthews Arena. The teams opened their seasons...

Fish and Chipps: On Football, Religion and Being “Different”

Fish and Chipps: On Football, Religion and Being “Different”

Isaac Chipps January 20, 2016

Looking over the city of Jerusalem this past December, I couldn't help but think of Husain Abdullah and the persecution of his faith. I was on a Jewish organized trip in one of the holiest cities in...

The Blue Line: Analyzing the College Football Playoff teams

The Blue Line: Analyzing the College Football Playoff teams

Mike Benedykciuk November 6, 2015

The College Football Playoff  selection committee made its first rankings earlier this week. The results were a bit surprising, but have little room for scrutiny. Clemson University comes in atop the...

Going For Two: Why the Big Ten is better than the SEC

Going For Two: Why the Big Ten is better than the SEC

David Souza September 29, 2015

Since 2006, the Southeastern Conference has dominated the college football spectrum by winning seven national championships in the past nine years. However, with the resurgence of the Big Ten Conference's...

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