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CAMPUS
Hidden Benches
A Compilation of My Favorite Places to Reflect By Siena Vitucci by Zoe Fu One thing about my schedule is that I am constantly walking the entire span of BU’s campus from Hojo to Goodwill. If I'm not spending my time shopping for shoes on the people passing by, then I am most definitely looking for whatever the opposite of a shortcut is in attempts to feel adventurous in between endless lectures and even longer readings. Nothing is better than leaving for class a few minutes
Nov 17
MBTA takes a new track with latest policies
The Green Line’s new rules. By Olivia McKenley Graphic by Katie King A rite of passage for every BU student is taking a step on the T. The Green Line norm involves a train packed to the brim with bodies, passengers prodding and shoving, or having to watch from the platform as your mocking train goes express. Even so, there’s one thing BU students can always guarantee from the T: accessibility. The train runs through the heart of BU, delivering students to every major campus
Nov 10
The Many Levels of Mugar
A guide to the different floors of BU’s beloved library. By Keira Shannon by Zoe Fu As midterms are beginning to come to an end, finals season looms, and the days get shorter, Mugar Library transforms into BU’s unofficial winter headquarters. Every student has a favorite floor, and if you’ve spent any late nights here, you know each level has its own personality. Finding your “spot” at Mugar feels almost like claiming territory, and it’s part of the college experience. The Ba
Nov 3
WELLNESS
Why Fun Should Be at the Center of Everything We Do
By Richa Jindal Let’s be honest: somewhere between color-coded Notion pages, 8 a.m. lectures and pretending to have a “balanced routine,” most of us forgot what fun even feels like. We treat it like that friend we’ll “totally text back later.” Spoiler: we never do. But what if fun wasn’t something you earned after grinding through your to-do list? What if it was the secret to actually getting things done (and not crying while doing them)? 1. Fun = flow (and better grades, ac
4 days ago
Prioritizing Peace
By Brooke Elwell by Rhiannon Li College has a way of swallowing you whole. One minute, you’re managing everything just fine, and in the next, life feels like a series of deadlines, expectations and emotional oscillation. You wake up already tired, race through the day fueled by caffeine and obligation and still fall asleep feeling behind. Peace becomes something abstract, reserved for people who aren’t balancing exams, relationships and the quiet pressure to have it all toget
Nov 17
Fab or Fad: Hot Yoga
By Erica Schwartz by Hannah Sender Hot yoga has grown increasingly popular over the last year or so. It seems like everyone I know is either a CorePower Yoga attendee or a CorePower instructor. This summer, I set out to uncover the hype surrounding hot yoga classes. You see, I’ve always been a bit of a yogi. Plus, I’m a huge fan of saunas, especially when paired with a cold plunge session. So imagine my surprise when I took a hot yoga class and absolutely hated it. Instead of
Nov 10
FOOD
Boston Culture: Food and Sports
For someone who’s tired of eating at the same spots after every game By Anika Mahansaria Ring the bells: it’s officially hockey season, basketball season AND football season. There’s so much to watch and it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of games without remembering to eat or drink anything. As an avid sports fan—and someone who’s at 80% of these games—I have officially found the perfect post-game food options. Spot 1: Hub Hall It’s kind of basic but still a relia
Nov 18
Boston Fusion Foods
A real taste of what it means to live in a city By Carina McCallum Photo by Carina McCallum If you’re looking for food that can give you a real taste of what it means to live in a city, there’s no better way to start than with fusion cuisine. Fusion cuisine—defined as a cuisine that combines elements of different culinary traditions that originate from different countries, regions or cultures—allows you to capture the essence of a city in just one bite. Fusion foods are about
Nov 11
The Art of Girl Dinner
How a fridge full of leftovers became an internet sensation By Clara Kye Photo by Emma Almaraz After a long day of classes, you come home starving—too tired to walk to the dining hall and too broke to order food from Uber Eats. You open your nearly empty fridge and see a bag of baby carrots, leftover guacamole from your Chipotle bowl from yesterday, and a few saltine crackers. You grab these scattered ingredients, carefully place them onto a paper plate and voila: you get you
Nov 4
CITY
Boston’s Best Late Night Eats
By Marianna Gavurmadzhyan Boston is one of America’s most beautiful cities. From public parks to historic buildings, it’s got it all. Almost. For those under 21, the city seems to lack a rich late-night food scene. But once the sun sets and the streets quiet down, a whole new side of Boston wakes up. Sizzling grills, glowing neon signs and the smell of salty, crispy goodness drifting through the air. Whether you’re studying late, heading home from a concert or just craving so
3 days ago
Architecture You’ve Never Noticed
How BU’s campus is designed for you By: Mayzie Wusz Photo by Ben Farkas Every day, students at Boston University climb stairs, push through heavy glass doors and walk across sunlit plazas, unaware that each of those movements were carefully designed for them. Despite being so influential, many forget that the height of a step, the angle of a bench, the warmth of a door handle were not made by accident, and that architecture is really about what we feel as we navigate spaces.
Nov 11
Finding the Rhythm of the City
Finding Your Beat in the Unknown By Gabrielle Alcindor Graphic by Katie King I grew up in the heart of New York City, where the rhythm never slows and the streets hum with energy. People often call it one of the greatest cities in the world — but to me, it’s just home. It wasn’t until I moved to Boston for college that the quiet thought that “They might have been right” crept into my mind. Suddenly, the fast-paced MTA subway was replaced by the choo-choo of the Green Line T
Nov 4
MUSIC
Boiler Room’s for Background Noise
For when lo-fi study beats aren’t cutting it By Kylie Grebinar Graphic by Katie King The benefits of listening to music while working on school assignments have been studied for years, and results have shown that putting a playlist on can help reduce stress, encourage better flow of thinking and improve concentration . Researchers believe that the genre of music that is beneficial varies from student to student. For example, Phyllis Medina, PhD, program director of psycholo
2 days ago
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
How it takes 10 years to become an “overnight success” By Gianna Ucci Photograph by Diya Kapoor Sabrina Carpenter, “that girl from Disney Channel,” just earned six Grammy nominations . Songs heard briefly on the radio in 2014 are now being played in Tate McRae’s Opening Act. Hollywood’s “newest” it-girl and the Recording Academy’s latest “Best New Artist” nominee has actually been making music for a decade. In an era where TikTok rewards 15-second attention spans, long-term
Nov 19
Performative Male Music Epidemic
They can have their baggy jeans, tote bags and matcha, but they can’t touch my Clairo. By Olivia Prieto Graphic by Catarina Koehler To be performative, by definition, is to do something inauthentically, usually with the intention of impressing others. So when combining “performative” with “male,” what does that give us? The Performative Male, of course. Being a performative male in 2025 can be distilled down to having stereotypically feminine hobbies or interests: drinking m
Nov 12
FASHION
The Style Archetypes of Sex and the City Still Define Us
Exploring the influence of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda. by Sareena Haq Katie King More than 25 years after Sex and the City premiered, one question continues to surface in current friend groups: Which SATC woman are you? The simplicity of that question hides something more interesting. When women identify with Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, or Miranda, they’re not just choosing a personality; they’re also choosing an aesthetic. Each character’s wardrobe became it
Nov 20
A Recap of Jacquemus Spring 2026: Paying Homage to Heritage
How Simon Porte Jacquemus highlighted his family’s rural background through his Spring 2026 collection. By Rachel Yu Graphic by Josie Zevin For his latest Paris Fashion Week collection, “Le Paysan,” renowned designer Simon Porte Jacquemus held his show at the Orangerie at Versailles—a location known for its grandeur and opulence . Yet, the central theme of the show held a conversely disparate meaning. The show begins with a young boy dressed in an all-white set, running up
Nov 13
Controversial or Chic? The Most Memorable Fashion Moments of 2025
Love them or hate them, they’re iconic. by Nicollette Heath Graphic by Ian Nugent Fashion is a form of art. We express ourselves through everyday outfits, make statements with daring pieces, and push the boundaries between ready-to-wear and avant-garde. But like any form of art, public opinions will vary. The more ambitious and innovative the design, the more polarizing it tends to be. 2025 had no shortage of polarizing moments in the fashion world. Between bleached eyebrows,
Nov 6
TRAVEL
To Make or Break a Friendship, That is the Question: Traveling with Friends
Not every spontaneous trip amongst friends ends in tragedy, but there are tell-tale signs it may. By Isabella Licwinko Photograph by Hannah Sender Travel can solidify life-long friendships and create memories you never forget, yet it can also be a friendship’s doom. Although we would like to imagine that all of our friendships can survive the highs and lows of an excursion abroad, or even just the next state over, that isn’t always the case. As someone who has traveled and c
1 day ago
TikTok, Tourism Is Calling!
The rise of a 30-second itinerary or a well-thought-out marketing scheme? By Saniya Makenova Photograph by Sahanah Sharma When we think of “the most magical place on earth,” we often think of Disneyland. However, in today’s digital age, that title has been reclaimed by TikTok. Think about it: corner coffee shops have become productivity havens, walking trails are seen as cinematic adventures, and libraries look straight out of Beauty and the Beast . But what’s behind these 30
Nov 20
Passport-Perks: The Best International Flight Deals from Boston Logan
The top destinations in the Caribbean and Europe with student-friendly deals By Josephine Hale Photo by Sam McGoff Boston Logan International airport offers an array of value-packed international flight deals, connecting New England to the world. These flights are not exclusive to business travelers and honeymooners—students can now score round-trip tickets to some of the most renowned, stylish destinations for cheaper than a weekend trip to New York City. Whether you are cra
Nov 13
CULTURE
From Sonny Angels to Labubus
The love of blind boxes may be fluctuating, but they are here to stay. By Chanel Thorpe Graphic by Josie Zevin If you’re anything like me, you may give into the urge to buy a blind box now and then. Maybe it’s the rush, or maybe it's the desire to collect cute figurines. Still, whatever it is, many people have been hooked on blind boxes ever since Sonny Angels gained popularity. And sure, there were other figurines that people spent their money on, like Skullpandas, Monchh
Nov 21
Headphones Off (sorry, Addison Rae!)
By Alana Lopez Graphic by Ian Nugent I got AirPods as a Christmas gift during my sophomore year of high school. Addison Rae was still fresh to the internet, and the thought that she would one day be a Grammy-nominated artist (for “Headphones On” , no less) couldn’t have been more unimaginable. I vividly remember coming back to school that January, and instinctually tugging the wires to pull my headphones off before walking into Algebra II. I’d done that exact action every day
Nov 14
Beli: BU Students Take a Bite
Beli, a restaurant-focused social media app, allows the Boston University community to connect with each other through their stomachs By Yasmine Chang Graphic by Melissa Lemieux Boston University sits in the heart of one of the most major cities in the United States. Its history, along with its diverse neighborhoods, creates a culture as unique as the people who live in it. Recently, Beli — a social media app where users can rank restaurants they’ve been to — has become a pop
Oct 30
OPINIONS
Why Is Cancel Culture Political?
The Thin Line Between Accountability and the “Hive Mind.” By Sofia Galarneau Graphic by Melissa Lemieux How many times in the past five years have we heard “he/she was cancelled?” No one stays untouchable forever. The same public that builds someone up can decide almost overnight that they’re no longer worth a second glance. Although the phrase “cancel culture” is fairly new—first used in this context around 2016—it already has the power to make someone feel worthless and st
Nov 21
The Truth Is, It’s Okay to Put Romance First
Protecting Friendships While Starting A New Relationship By Samantha Rosenberg Graphic by Melissa Lemieux I am so over feeling guilty when I start a new relationship. It’s a feeling that comes when I first meet someone: I start to think about them, realize I like them and will want to talk to my friends about it. A lot . It’s a consuming feeling—part of me feels like I’m betraying my friends by liking someone else and wanting to spend so much time with them. The beginning of
Nov 14
The Biggest Heartbreak
Why Platonic Break-Ups Hurt So Much More than Romantic By Isabella Hobbs Graphic by Rhiannon Li Heartbreak is a universal feeling depicted in many forms of media: movies, tv shows, books and songs. We witness the tearful, rainy break up scene while mourning over a tub of ice cream, fantasizing of what could have been, and all the stages of grief that follow. Many people have also experienced this pain in real life; the way it makes you question who you are anymore, how you’
Nov 7
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