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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.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet-to-Helmet: NFL draft preview

Jason Asvestopoulos April 24, 2024
This week's edition of Helmet-to-Helmet covers the upcoming NFL Draft and gives a ten-pick mock draft, including a trade and four quarterbacks.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet to Helmet: What is wrong with the Patriots?

Jason Asvestopoulos December 1, 2023
Since Tom Brady left the team, New England has struggled to find the same success as they had with the winningest quarterback in NFL history.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

College isn’t worth it | Price of Existence

Karyna Cheung November 7, 2023
“I’m thinking about how much it costs to sustain my presence here.” Those were the words of one of my closest friends here at BU. She’s applying to state schools in her native California for transfer next year. Why? 
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Let’s talk about nepo babies

Molly Newell February 13, 2023
A nepotism (or “nepo”) baby usually refers to a child of someone influential in the realm of Hollywood— and having a family member with superstar status unsurprisingly gives many of these new young celebrities a head start in the entertainment industry.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Inside the Huddle: Four players I’m unsure about for the NFL Draft

Ethan Biddle April 27, 2022
Columnist Ethan Biddle takes a look at four draft prospects he has concerns about ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Abbigale Shi

Mind Your Business: Powerful institutions shouldn’t invalidate a language in the name of anti-racism

Abbigale Shi September 17, 2020
As a foreigner to another language, mishearing some false cognates can be dangerous. Homonyms across languages can be mistaken for slurs.
Sophomore Kaitlin Belval is one of the underclassmen that has stepped up offensively for BU. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Young women’s lacrosse team gains confidence in win

Olivia O’Brien March 16, 2017

The Boston University women’s lacrosse team broke its three-game losing streak with a 10-9 overtime victory against Fairfield University on Wednesday afternoon at Nickerson Field. After two tough...

Mickenzie Larivee is one of the attackers that will have to shoulder the offensive burden for BU after the injury to Sarah Andersen. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s lacrosse hosts Fairfield following West Coast swing

Edward Moran March 14, 2017

Following its winless run in California during spring break, the Boston University women’s lacrosse team will play host to Fairfield University Wednesday afternoon at Nickerson Field. The Terriers...

The Terriers will have to regroup before heading west for spring break. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s lacrosse gets pounded by Dartmouth

Olivia O’Brien March 2, 2017

The Boston University women’s lacrosse team suffered a 19-7 loss to the Dartmouth College this Wednesday at Nickerson Field in its second home game of the season. Coming off a win against University...

Junior Sarah Andersen was one of few Terriers to get on the score sheet Wednesday. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s lacrosse outplayed in blowout loss to Dartmouth

Joey Woodward March 2, 2017

On a grim Wednesday afternoon at Nickerson Field, the Boston University women's lacrosse team dropped a 19-7 game to Dartmouth College. The Terriers (1-2) put themselves in an early hole, with a...

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