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Boston University women’s ice hockey head coach Brian Durocher coaches the team during a timeout in 2020

Women’s hockey coach Brian Durocher retires: a look at his legacy

Gracie Davenport March 13, 2023
After 45 years of coaching and18 years at the helm of the women's hockey team, Brian Durocher retired at the conclusion of the team's 2022-23 season. Gracie Davenport takes a look at his career in college hockey and his impact on BU Athletics.
Joel Herbert

Diamonds and Rust: Who Tells Your Story

Joel Herbert September 29, 2020
Understanding history through narratives is important, but there is also a danger in doing so. 
 Guilford Jones, former professor in Boston University’s Department of Chemistry, passed away on July 10 from Parkinson’s Disease. COURTESY OF JASON JONES

Guilford Jones, BU professor of almost four decades, dies

Alex LaSalvia September 17, 2019
Guilford Jones, who taught chemistry at Boston University for 38 years, died on July 10 after battling Parkinson’s Disease for 15 years. He was 75.
A report from the University of Wisconsin found that a rising number of college students are struggleing financially, facing hunger and homelessness. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ALEX MASSET /DFP FILE PHOTO

Rising number of college students struggle with hunger, homelessness

Daily Free Press Staff April 24, 2018
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s HOPE Lab released a report this month that found 36 percent of university students surveyed were food insecure in the month preceding the survey and 9 percent experienced homelessness in the last year. These problems affect students at institutions nationwide, including Boston University.
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.

Women’s hockey splits weekend in Virginia against Mankato, Wisconsin

Nicole Havens December 7, 2017

The Boston University women’s hockey team traveled to Arlington, Virginia over the weekend to play Minnesota State University, Mankato and the No. 1 University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Terriers (5-7-2,...

PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey to play Minnesota State, No. 1 Wisconsin in Virginia this weekend

Nicole Havens November 21, 2017

The Boston University women’s hockey team will play Minnesota State University, Mankato and the No. 1 University of Wisconsin-Madison this weekend in Arlington, Virginia at the Washington Capitals...

Artist Lynda Barry signs her book at the College of General Studies Thursday evening following her discussion of the biological function of the arts. PHOTO BY JESSICA RICHARDSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Graphic novelist delivers lecture on creativity

Rickie Houston November 10, 2017

Renowned cartoonist and graphic novelist Lynda Barry delivered a presentation on creativity at the Jacob Sleeper Auditorium on Thursday evening, challenging her audience members to summon their innate...

Boston University is tied for its highest ranking to date in the recent U.S. News and World Report college rankings. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

BU community says school “undervalued and under-recognized,” ranking significant

Sekar Krisnauli September 15, 2015

After Boston University’s ranking as the 41st best university in the United States by U.S. News and World Report was made public on Wednesday, members of the BU community have attributed the increase...

Boston University was ranked the 41st best university in country, according to U.S. News and World Report's Wednesday report, up one position from last year. PHOTO BY HENRY ZBYSZYNSKI VIA CREATIVE COMMONS

BU returns to No. 41 best university in country

Christy Osler September 9, 2015

Boston University has been ranked the 41st best national university by U.S. News and World Report this year, according to their annual rankings published Wednesday. The ranking ties the school’s highest...

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