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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Petition against the Boston National Women’s Soccer League’s team name, BOS Nation, on change.org. Katya Engalichev created the petition when the league launched their team name on Oct. 15, receiving over 1,800 signatures. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

‘Too Many Balls’ busted by BOS Nation backlash, team apologizes for controversial branding

Lauren Albano November 13, 2024
A new women’s soccer franchise in Boston received criticism for its “boring” team name and controversial marketing campaign.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Beanpot tournament inaccessibility exposes gender inequality in BU hockey culture | Editorial

Editors February 1, 2024
With the Beanpot being such an essential and famed part of the student community and culture in Boston, it must become more accessible to the people who wish to attend, especially if we want to boost support for women’s sports. 
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Free Brittney Griner, liberate women’s sports

Editors March 24, 2022
Brittney Griner has earned the right to be a topic of conversation with every sports junkie or basketball fan. But, because she’s a woman, her achievements and abilities are regarded as trivial. 
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Gender Justice: Can we start treating our women in sports better?

Meredith Varner April 2, 2021
Professional leagues have to catch up with the times and stop treating women as afterthoughts.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Dear Men: Women’s sports deserve more credit

Yvonne Tang November 12, 2020
Women’s sports don’t have to be niche, and representation doesn’t have to be a feminist movement. True sports fans will enjoy watching anyone exhibit their athleticism, regardless of gender.
Instant Replay: UConn women’s basketball is not getting the love it deserves

Instant Replay: UConn women’s basketball is not getting the love it deserves

Sophia Lipp February 21, 2017

Just like the United States women’s national soccer team, the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team has once again been shafted by the male-dominated media of the sports world. After...

The Blue Line: U.S. women’s national team lawsuit logical, fair

The Blue Line: U.S. women’s national team lawsuit logical, fair

Mike Benedykciuk April 7, 2016

A handful of U.S. women’s national soccer team members, including superstars Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan, recently filed a wage discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Indirect Kick: Can the USWNT get back on top?

Indirect Kick: Can the USWNT get back on top?

Dan Shulman February 19, 2015

When asked about international soccer’s best teams, the casual fan would answer with countries such as Germany, France, Brazil or Spain. However, one extremely large nation is missing from that list:...

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