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Anna Gruesen running the 127th Boston Marathon

In it for the long run: BU first-year Anna Gruesen competes in 127th Boston Marathon, qualifies for next year

Alysa Suleiman April 20, 2023
The Boston Marathon is the country’s oldest annual marathon. Qualifying is no easy feat. BU freshman Anna Gruesen ran it this Monday.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Breaking down the Rui Hachimura trade

Luke Scotchie January 26, 2023
The Washington Wizards sent Rui Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round draft picks.
Men's basketball

Men’s basketball defeats Merrimack, ends three-game skid

Brett Abrams December 5, 2022
After going winless in the Cream City Classic, the men's basketball team finally returned to the win column after defeating Merrimack College on Friday night.
Senior Ethan Brittain-Watts in a game against the College of Holy Cross on Jan. 31 this year. The Boston University men’s basketball team is kickstarting their 2022-2023 season with a game against Northeastern University on Nov. 7. MOHAN GE/DFP FILE

PREVIEW: Men’s basketball team ready for redemption with both young and proven talent

Mark Fraenkel November 2, 2022
Following a heartbreaking OT loss to Navy in the Patriot League semifinals last season, the men's basketball team is ready to bounce back with new and tested talent alike.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

A picture is not the whole truth | Tough Love

Analise Bruno October 28, 2022
The Wisconsin women’s volleyball team photo leaks were already an invasion of privacy — but the internet's taken the unfortunate situation to another level with its misogynistic reaction.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto / DFP Staff

Heartland: The unincorporated approach in Athelstane, Wisconsin

Maxwell Pociask March 22, 2022
Columnist Maxwell Pociask discusses how the unincorporated Wisconsin town of Athelstane offers up creative solutions to issues with governance and policing
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Rittenhouse acquittal indicative of racist nature of criminal justice system

Editors December 1, 2021
The acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse is based on a system that protects and perpetuates white supremacy.
USA Today deputy Florida sports editor Ed Reed and USA Today event content creator & digital host Robyn Neal were featured guests in the College of Communication’s virtual panel Wednesday titled “Innovation Beyond Isolation: Creating news content in a post-pandemic world.” COURTESY OF BU ALUMNI & FRIENDS

Experts talk creating content and newsgathering post-pandemic

Seamus Webster November 19, 2021
COM alum Ed Reed and content creator Robyn Neal discussed how COVID-19 is changing reporting.
Boston University’s Study Abroad Office created virtual internship opportunities at overseas companies for students who were supposed to study abroad this semester. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Virtual internships in place of study abroad prove to be supportive, successful, students say

Ashley Soebroto March 4, 2021
Despite the cancellation of all in-person study abroad programs for the Spring semester, students were able to take part in virtual internships with international companies to get real work experience and a feel for a new culture.
Boston University’s West Campus. BU administration wrote in an email Sunday the Charles River Campus would close Monday because of an incoming snowstorm. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Charles River Campus closed due to snow, classes continue online

Vanessa Bartlett February 1, 2021
The Charles River Campus was closed Monday and all classes were held remotely due to an expected 12-18 inches of snow, according to a University email announcing the campus closure.
Demonstrators marched from Nubian Square to Copley Square Wednesday evening to protest President Donald Trump potentially contesting the results of the presidential election. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Protesters demand all votes are counted, advocate for progressive policies

Daniel Kool November 5, 2020
Hundreds marched from Nubian Square to the steps of the Boston Public Library Wednesday night, rallying behind an array of progressive causes and protesting a false declaration of victory by President Donald Trump as the election remained too close to call.
Luca Becker

I Call Foul Play: Political leaders are sabotaging democracy with barriers to voting

Luca Becker October 29, 2020
While the people and governments of the United States champion the democratic value of voting, voter suppression has plagued this nation since its founding.
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