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A look into BU Athletics’ collaboration with WHOOP

Brendan Nordstrom March 3, 2023
In 2021, the WHOOP sign was erected in Kenmore Square, leading many on campus to wonder what WHOOP is. In 2022, BU Athletics announced its new partnership with the wellness technology company. Brendan Nordstrom breaks down WHOOP's mission and benefit to athlete wellness
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.
Living in Fantasy: Temper expectations from these running backs

Living in Fantasy: Temper expectations from these running backs

Tyler Oringer October 4, 2018
If you’re a Jordan Howard owner like me, few things were more frustrating than watching Tarik Cohen boom for 23.4 points while Howard totaled just 11 carries for 25 yards. Perhaps the most frustrating part of this was that Cohen simply looked like a better player.
Between the Lines: The Madness in March will continue through the tournament

Between the Lines: The Madness in March will continue through the tournament

Michael Alcaraz March 19, 2018
We call it March Madness for a reason. The 64-team tournament that frequently produces upsets, Cinderella stories and teams with an “us against the world” mentality is undoubtedly mad, but that doesn’t mean that it’s good.
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.
Senior outfielder Emma Wong will be a key player in BU's upcoming tournament in San Diego. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Softball heads west for San Diego Classic

Liam O’Brien March 2, 2018
Once classes finish up, the Terriers (4-4) will be headed out to California to soak in some sun and play 12 games over the span of nine days in two separate tournaments in Southern California.
Fish and Chipps: Athletes are not gods

Fish and Chipps: Athletes are not gods

Isaac Chipps February 23, 2016

It's hard to look at today's popular athletes and think of them as equals. Every day, we personify and admire them with gratitude as we debate their greatness on TV shows and at bars. We think...

Following a recent trend among colleges, Boston University is working to allow students to choose their preferred gendered pronouns. GRAPHIC BY KATELYN PILLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU working to add campus-wide preferred gender pronoun options

Paige Smith September 10, 2015

Following Harvard University’s recent policy changes regarding preferred gender pronouns, Boston University administrators are examining efforts towards achieving campus-wide acceptance of PGPs. Harvard’s...

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