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CAMPUS
When Does BU Start to Feel Like Home?
We’d like to think it’s move-in day, but campus truly becomes ours when we least expect it. By Zahra Kazmi Photo by Rykken Vivekenand For most people, BU doesn’t automatically feel like home after move-in day, nor does it begin to feel like home after the forced icebreakers you endure during orientation week. You still walk around finishing unpacking your suitcases, building your vanity, and waiting to hang that last poster. But even then, a couple of months later, it still f
15 hours ago
The New High School Cafeteria: GSU
By Lulu Schloss Photo by: Mia Bianco When I walked into the George Sherman Union as a new transfer, I felt as though I had stepped back into freshman year of high school. A room littered with tables and students in their respective groups, deep in conversations I felt I couldn't be part of. It felt less like a college student union and more like a high school cafeteria. As I walked through the mall-like room, the anticipation of finding a seat alone was scarier than transferr
Sep 28
The Duality of Student Life
College life is often overwhelmed by opportunity costs and trade offs, where every decision can feel like it could pivot your entire future. In the midst of chaos, learning to find equilibrium is key. By: Jenny Liu Photo by Gabrielle Wylie-Chaney The freedom that university offers sounds great in theory, until you realize no one will be there to stop you from making those questionable and risky decisions. You can go out when you have an exam tomorrow, agree to plans when you
Sep 21
WELLNESS
Skinny Culture is Taking Over. Here’s How You Can Push Back.
2026 is the new 2016, right? Wrong. Try 2006 instead. By Phoebe Stern Photo by Aanya Bhatia Although we brought back 2016 trends like King Kylie, chokers, and the Snapchat dog filter, we’ve also brought back the skinny culture from the 2000s. Except this decade, it feels even stronger. It feels like I can’t go on social media without being infiltrated by some form of diet culture, whether that’s a “what I eat in a day” video, a post promoting “high-protein, low-calorie” meals
15 hours ago
Carbs Were Never Really the Problem
Why diet culture needs to stop fear-mongering carbs and begin encouraging their useful implementation By Brooke Elwell If you've ever gone on a weight-loss journey, searched "healthy recipes," or been targeted by GLP-1 ads, you've probably absorbed some fear-mongering about carbs. A lot of it starts on social media with "what I eat in a day" videos, keto testimonials, and protein-maxing influencers, making its way down until entire diets are built around eating as few carbs a
Sep 28
The Screenshot Graveyard
Saving everything and returning to almost nothing By: Julia Gendin Graphic by Petra De Meo Consider a doctor’s instructions, a paragraph from an article, a text message that made you feel better, a dress you might buy from Aritzia, a restaurant a friend recommended. Most of us have one or all of the above examples in our camera rolls. Together, they make up thousands of tiny digital scraps that were important enough to save and not important enough to ever look at again. We
Sep 22
FOOD
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For…Froyo
How frozen yogurt has become an affordable luxury in 2026 By: Ella Nenadic 2026 marks the year ice cream’s cooler cousin, frozen yogurt (aka froyo), returns to the sweet treat spotlight. This is by no means the first time people have fallen in love with frozen yogurt but this time, it’s significantly different. When first introduced, frozen yogurt was marketed against ice cream. It was a light dessert, low in calories and fat, and something that people could enjoy without the
8 hours ago
Tips for Conquering Your Boston Running Experience
A BU student's guide to the Esplanade loop, and what to eat and drink before, during, and after By: Katie Sam Every third Monday in April, shops, schools, and certain streets close so Bostonians can cheer on Boston Marathon finishers. To prepare for such races—and races of much less severity—athletes balance their work-life with a training plan. These plans vary in detail, but they typically outline weekly running volume, strength training, and recovery. Most importantly, rac
Sep 29
The Coffee Craze
An Inside Look at Working at an On-Campus Starbucks By: Yoni Andorsky Photo by Annebel Friedman I am an employee at the Warren Towers Starbucks, working two four-hour shifts per week. Now, I won’t specify which exact days and times, but let’s just say I work the morning rush. Everyone is aware of how busy that Starbucks (and others) can get, so, for the most part, customers will be very respectful and understanding. I specifically work on one of the two espresso machines, cra
Sep 22
CITY
The Art You Walk By On Your Way to Class
A closer look at the everyday sculptures, murals, and installations across BU By: Cecelia Gordon Graphic by Gemma Murphy Last Tuesday, I followed my normal routine. I woke up, stopped in the dining hall for breakfast, and then headed over to my COM101 class. The T was down, so I had to walk. I was in a hurry, and the sidewalks were packed— there was lots of foot traffic. When I got to the College of Communication, I noticed something I had not noticed before: a fountain that
8 hours ago
Boston’s Glow-Up: Joe and the Juice, Din Tai Fung, and More
By: Olivia Berg Photo by Alessandra Abrego A flash of pink catches the eye on a Bostonian's typical stroll down Newbury Street. As summer fades into fall and leaves litter the ground, Boston’s most famous shopping street is also changing. “Boston we are bringing the Tunacado” is spelled out in big block letters. The much-anticipated cafe, Joe and the Juice, is officially opening in Back Bay! While this seems like a pretty mundane event (a popular brand opening a storefront in
Sep 29
The Boston Accent is Having It’s Moment
Boston’s Culture has Become Impossible to Ignore By: Marianna Gavurmadzhyan Graphic by Natalie Horvath Unfortunately, I can no longer say the name “Kim Kardashian” without my voice and my mannerisms mimicking Mikayla Nogueira’s. Nor can I escape the word “Boston” when I listen to music. Artists like Tate McRae, Noah Kahan, and Stella Lefty, to name a few, have a newfound appreciation for our city, mentioning it in their recent songs. Boston has somehow gone from being a city
Sep 22
MUSIC
An Oscar Worthy Underscore
What’s in a score? By Sarah Delehanty Graphic by Allie Lin You don’t have to be a film fanatic to recognize the soundtracks that turn a movie into cinema. The song “Mia and Sebastian’s Theme” is recognizable from the first C sharp that Ryan Gosling plays. Whether or not you’re a Star Wars fan, you’ll know the movie from its triumphant fanfare or the daunting “Imperial March”. Of course, we cannot forget one of the most easily recognizable songs in film history: The Jaws theme
5 days ago
Recession Pop is So Back
Is hearing Charli xcx in the club considered a recession indicator? By Olivia Prieto Photo by Gabby Wylie-Chaney It’s very common for pop culture to thrive in times of socioeconomic distress; recession pop brings about an escapist and dream-like coping mechanism for the world. Recession pop is categorized as upbeat, electronic dance-pop that had a large influence on American culture in the late 2000s and early 2010s following the Great Recession (2007-2009). Artists dominatin
Sep 23
The Body as a Stage for Fashion
Imagining the Met Gala through a Musical Lens By Kylie Grebinar Graphic by Zoe Lyko Each May, musicians and other stars walk the stairs of the Met Gala, each representing a designer and paying homage to their personal style. This year, the exhibition focuses on costume art, with an emphasis on the relationship between fashion and the human form. This concept highlights three main facets of this relationship: bodies omnipresent in art (nude form), overlooked bodies (pregnant o
Apr 29
FASHION
Comfort in the Past: Why We’re Dressing Like Our Parents Again
Fashion is constantly looking forward. Lately, it’s more like peering backward. By Catherine Ursitti Photo by Serenidy Ryan Oversized sweaters hang beside worn-in leather jackets. Corduroy trousers, loafers, rugby shirts, vintage denim, and argyle have all returned to the same closets that were once dominated by microtrends. Even the language surrounding fashion has become strangely familial: “grandpa core,” “coastal grandmother,” “old money,” and “dad style.” They all draw t
5 days ago
Fashion Is Borrowing From Michael Jackson Again
Michael Jackson made the military jacket iconic. Now, fashion is finding a new way to wear it. By Isabella Donovan Graphic by Gretchen Barnard Fashion has a habit of bringing back the past with its own charm. This season, the trail of gold buttons, structured shoulders, and military detailing leads straight back to Michael Jackson. A fitted military jacket covered in gold buttons does not exactly blend into an outfit; and neither did Jackson. The military inspired outerwear
Sep 24
Dressing for the Life You Want, Not the One You’re In
Finding Confidence and Identity Through What We Wear By Isabella Donovan Photograph by Serenidy Ryan Throughout my upbringing in middle and highschool, I used to fear showing my own style. I worried that if I dressed in a way that actually felt like me, it would come across as “too much.” It was easier to blend in and to wear what everyone else was wearing to avoid standing out and to not give anyone a reason to form an opinion. In more contained environments like middle and
Apr 30
TRAVEL
From Check-in to Check-out
The Best and My Favorite Hotels Around the World By Angela Parinas Graphic by Catarina Koehler From a young age, my parents began taking my siblings and I on yearly trips—stressing the importance of knowing many cultures, meeting different people, trying diverse foods, and exploring unique cities. I fell in love with travel, with the history, the plane food, the sights, the languages, and the traditions. But what I have fallen in love with most are the hotels. I’ve had a coup
Apr 30
Tinder Abroad
Problematic Situationship or Travel Goldmine By Layan Boulon Graphic by Katie-Ann Small “Be a traveler. Not a tourist.” Anthony Bourdain's wise words probably weren’t talking about downloading tinder upon landing in your next travel destination, but I would argue you should. Traveling can be euphoric. Whether it’s eating the best chicken tagine you’ve ever had or climbing the highest mountain you’ve ever climbed, you’re free from the stressors of your life. Before that, thoug
Apr 23
Embrace the Hunter-Gatherer in You: Sidequest on a Budget
Traveling Doesn’t Have to Mean Flying—It Can Be as Simple as a Short Train Ride Away By Tiffany Wong It's Saturday morning, you're calling your friend and debating what tomorrow's plan is. Newbury? No, you've been there practically every weekend at this point. You're tired of busy crowds, slow walkers, and the same 10 shops; any more, and the staff will start calling you by name. Besides, in the city, when you get back you’re more tired than when you left. Shopping feels mo
Apr 16
CULTURE
To Speak or to Die
Why Kant & Augustine Would Want You to Tell Them You Love Them By Angelica Marin Graphic by Arrow Kempthorne Immanuel Kant’s moral pillars are among the best known in philosophy, much like St. Augustine's. These two ethical powerhouses can seem very different, yet their teachings share two key maxims: universality and intention. Universality means their rules apply to everyone, and intention meaning they believe intention carries more weight than consequence. Let’s say, for
Sep 25
The Dinner Party That Changes Everything: Olivia Wilde Bets It All on The Invite
By Lheyaa Mathivanan (Left) Penelope Cruz, (right) Olivia Wilde. Courtesy of A24 “Do you guys want to do this thing that will kind of be like an off-Broadway play?” That was Olivia Wilde’s pitch to Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz, and Edward Norton for The Invite, a dinner party gone so delightfully wrong. Fresh off a Sundance premiere that triggered a frantic bidding war, Wilde brought her high-stakes directorial venture to IFF Boston. There, she sat down with six local college s
Jul 5
Why Everyone Is Filming the Same Sunset
It’s a common impulse to capture moments on camera, but why? Grace LaPlaca Photograph by Mia Bianco Stand at a viewpoint, any viewpoint worth standing at, and you will see them: arms raised, phones tilted, faces half-lit by the screen held between themselves and the sky. They are filming a sunset. So is everyone beside them. So, probably, are you. The instinct feels almost biological. Something beautiful is happening, and we reach for a device to capture it. The question wor
Apr 24
OPINIONS
Our Claim On Our Culture
Your background doesn’t make you an expert. By: Sophia Ong Photo by: Layan Boulon At the tail end of 2025, a TikTok user posted a video complaining about seeing white people in Asian grocery stores like H-Mart. Holding a (symbolic?) bunch of green onions with two hands, she says she “can’t stop herself from giving snark” to non-Asian shoppers around her. Two sides arose from this issue, as usual on social media. Those agreeing with the user and pointing to instances of racis
Sep 27
The Need to Look Older
Dressing Older Won’t Help Us Grow Up Any Faster By Samantha Rosenberg Photograph by Carina McCallum From blunt bobs to oversized wool coats, young adults are increasingly dressing older than they are. We as humans are biologically wired to seek control and authority, and one way to achieve this is dressing older than our age. I find this to be both completely valid and absolutely ridiculous. Somewhere between beginning college and building a LinkedIn profile, we’ve decided
Apr 24
The Beauty of Having More Than One Best Friend
Despite what pop culture or social media tells you, having more than one best friend can actually make for a healthier, more balanced social life by Isabella Hobbs Photo by Serenidy Ryan Throughout middle school, high school, and even the first semester of college, I felt so much pressure to find my forever best friend—my future bridesmaid —just like all the TV shows I grew up watching had depicted. I saw Monica and Rachel, Blair and Serena, Summer and Marissa, and I drea
Apr 17
Press Release & Reviews
The Beach Bag Essential Everyone Will Be Wearing This Summer: Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Collection Review
by Analise Bruno Image via Coco & Eve The hottest thing you can wear this summer isn’t actually a bathing suit—it’s sunscreen that makes you glow like you just got back from the Amalfi Coast. Enter: the Coco & Eve Sunny Honey collection, the line currently turning SPF into the chicest accessory in your beach bag. For years, sunscreen had a reputation problem. Sticky textures, chalky finishes, and that unmistakable “I’m wearing SPF” smell made it feel more like an obligation t
May 22
It’s Her Turn: Christian Bale, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Jessie Buckley Discuss Reanimating Frankenstein’s Bride
After sitting down at an intimate roundtable with Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jessie Buckley, and Christian Bale, I spoke with the trio about reclaiming Frankenstein’s most silent character and bringing bold, modern life to “The Bride!” for a new generation.
Feb 28
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