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CAMPUS
Friends Past Freshman Year
A closer look at how students build and sustain friendships beyond freshman year by Zahra Kazmi Photo by Serena Sharma By the end of freshman year, it starts to feel like everyone else seems to have found their group. You walk around campus and see friend groups continuously forming, whether it's the group of girls you see hanging out every day in the Claflin basement, or the six kids who sit at the same table at Warren Dining Hall every night. In freshman year, people capita
Feb 23
Yes, BU has School Spirit: A Reflection on The Beanpot
Graphic by Catarina Koehler by Simone DiNota BU is known for a lot of things: its prime location, its award-winning professors, its plethora of majors and academic programs. School spirit isn’t one of them. School spirit evokes visions of colossal football stadiums and game days that take up entire Saturdays and Instagram posts. Though BU hasn’t had a football team since 1997, students show up for hockey in a way that speaks to BU’s distinct vibe. Not every hockey game draw
Feb 16
HOW TO BEAT THE WINTER BLUES
Realistic ways for students to protect their mental health throughout the colder months. by Jenny Liu Photo by Gretchen Barnard Imagine having to get out of your cozy bed and travel through relentless winds in below-freezing temperatures, just to get to your classes? Slowly, a sense of dread sneaks up on you. You start setting multiple alarms, just to ignore them all, and the next thing you know, the lecture has ended without you. The winter days are gray, and sunlight is sig
Feb 9
WELLNESS
The Modeling Bill of Rights
What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About Mental Health in Modeling and Fashion Industries By Julia Gendin Imagine being judged for how you look, how you age, and how replaceable you are all at once. What happens when burnout becomes part of the job description? Modeling has always been high-pressure, but today’s industry, shaped by social media, artificial intelligence (AI), and shifting unrealistic standards, pushes that pressure further. Neuroscience shows prolonged exposure t
Feb 23
Rest is a Winter Sport
Why do different seasons require different approaches to everyday life, and how can we work with the cold as opposed to against it? By Brooke Elwell Photo: Carina McCallum You walk out of your apartment or dorm, and immediately, the bottom of your pants is dragging through the snow. You almost slip and fall on the sidewalk, the freezing air blasts you in the face, and suddenly, going outside and getting where you need to go is objectively much more difficult. The conditions w
Feb 16
Think Twice: Do I Really Need a Physical Barrier Between Me and My Phone?
Why I am Contemplating Purchasing the Brick By Katherine Markello Photo by Gretchen Barnard The folder on my homescreen that contains all of my social media apps is titled “Think Twice,” and has been for as long as I can remember. I cannot, however, remember the last time I actually thought twice before plunging into the social media world we are all so intimately familiar with today. A recent report by Eyesafe projects that someone born today will spend 21 years of their l
Feb 9
FOOD
The Science Behind Every Bite
The Best Super Foods For College Students By Clara Kye Graphic by Charlie Tran Undergraduate life moves fast. If you think about it, college can be like a full-time job, with some students starting their days bright and early by going to class, work, pilates, and then ending their nights with a three-hour meeting for a group presentation. Students who quietly sleep in their lectures, are antsy for their research presentations, and move at 0.5x speed, are almost undoubtedly do
7 days ago
The Rise of GLP-1
What Does It Mean and Why Is Everyone Talking About It? By Ella Nenadic Graphic by Layan Boulon Chances are, if you're interested in health you’ve probably heard someone mention GLP-1; recently, this hormone has been making headlines and creating a strong impact in the weight loss scene. But in order to understand why GLP-1 is earning so much publicity, we must first understand what it is and what role the hormone plays in our body. Glucagon-like peptide 1 is a hormone prese
Feb 17
Seaport: Bougie or Misunderstood?
Can one of Boston’s most expensive neighborhoods work on a college budget? By Anika Mahansaria Photo by Hannah Sender Seaport is famously known as one of Boston’s most bougie neighborhoods. Whether in terms of apartment rent or an average meal, nothing seems to be affordable in Seaport. But is this simply a myth? While most of the restaurants in the Seaport area are marked as $$$ or more, if you try a few cafes or select restaurants, you can make one of Boston’s most expensiv
Feb 10
CITY
How to Work Out in the City
Pilates Princess vs. Gym Rat By: Olivia Berg Photo by Olivia Thorton A blast of heat hits my face as I walk into the mirror-lined room. Girls in matching sets, sprawled out on their mats as music floats through the air. The murmur of voices quiets as an instructor welcomes us with greetings over the mic. The next 60 minutes pass by in a blur as our CorePower Yoga instructor leads us through chaturanga, sun-B, chair pose, and lastly shavasana. That after-workout-class feeling
7 days ago
How to Survive (and Maybe Enjoy) Winter in Boston
A Practical Guide to Warmth, Routine, and Frosty Days By Marianna Gavurmadzhyan Graphic by Katie-Ann Small Boston winter has a way of humbling you. One minute you’re romanticizing your hard-earned snow day and earmuffs; the next, you’re questioning every life choice you’ve ever made that landed you here waiting for the T in freezing wind. But once you accept that winter isn’t something to beat but to work around , the city becomes surprisingly livable, even enjoyable. The fir
Feb 10
From Field to City
How a stretch of open land became Boston University By Mayzie Wusz Photograph by Emma Almaraz Commonwealth Avenue is now one of the most recognizable parts of Boston University, but its role as the university’s home is relatively recent. When the institution first formed in the 19th century, it stood in a completely different region of New England. The story of how both Commonwealth Avenue and BU developed offers a reminder that familiar settings to us likely have layered and
Dec 2, 2025
MUSIC
The Super Bowl: A Concert With a Football Game in BetweenDid Anyone Actually Watch the Super Bowl, or Were We All There For Bad Bunny?
By Olivia Prieto Graphic by Katie-Ann Small The Super Bowl halftime show is one of, if not the most classic American sporting events there are. Millions of people worldwide tune in every February for the game. It's a great opportunity to host parties, gather with friends, and bond over an all-American gathering. I just had one concern this year: I really wish the players didn’t interrupt Bad Bunny’s concert to play more football. I wholeheartedly believe that the entire reas
5 days ago
That’s So Brat
… and the metaphorical cocaine it takes to succeed as a pop star today By Kylie Grebinar Graphic by Arrow Kempthorne In today’s world, getting onto the main stage takes more than just releasing a song or album. Musicians have begun to shift from strictly music records and concerts to creating other types of projects, such as Kendrick Lamar’s live-rapping front row at Louis Vuitton’s SS 2023 show, or The Weeknd’s role in The Idol. These ventures reflect a growing expectation t
Feb 18
The Runarounds
Becoming a Band By Sarah Delehanty Graphic by Katie King It all started with an Instagram casting call and the vision of Jonas Pate, creator of the hit television series Outer Banks . Pate wanted to create a new series about musicians, but instead of hiring acting talent and then focusing on their musical abilities, Pate decided to take a different approach. He set out on a journey to find musicians from all over the world, and only once he knew they had the musical talent di
Feb 11
FASHION
New York Fashion Week Setting the Tone for 2026
How Designers Are Reacting to Cultural Trends By Catherine Ursitti Graphic by Katie King New York Fashion Week has drawn to an end, setting the stage for the year ahead as designers have debuted their Fall/Winter 2026 collections. The seasonal forecast defining this year's aesthetic direction involves an expanding desire for individuality, bridging the gap between intentional boldness and classic luxury. Statement pieces are back and better than ever. Brooches return as influ
4 days ago
The Legacy of Valentino Garavani
How He Redefined Women's Designer Fashion By Sareena Haq Graphic by Sisi Chen On January 19th, the fashion world lost one of the greats. Valentino Garavani, renowned for revolutionizing evening wear and redefining elegance, died at 93 at his home in Rome, Italy. It felt like the end of something bigger than just one designer's life, but losing a piece of what fashion used to be. If you've ever scrolled through red carpet photos, chances are you have seen Valentino’s work and
Feb 19
Time to Add Some Whimsy to Your Wardrobe
2026 is the Year We Make Fashion Fun Again By Nicollette Heath Photo by Coco de Wolfe Gone are the trends of the clean girl, quiet luxury, and office siren. Since the end of 2020, a return to basics marked the trend cycles. Characterized by sleek silhouettes and neutral palettes, the dominant trends of this decade prioritized simplicity and functional dressing over experimentation and maximalism. Yet, things are starting to change. What will define the style of 2026? Whimsy:
Feb 12
TRAVEL
You Don’t Need a Prophecy to Embark on a Quest: Stop Waiting for a Sign
Scratch the Itch and Make Your Daydream a Reality—You Won’t Be a Student Forever By Tiffany Wong Graphic by Yeyoung Jang Too often do we tell ourselves that this is going to be the year that the trip finally makes it out of the group chat, only for it to—surprise!—stay uncrossed on your bucket list, never to be brought up again. And of course, it’s understandable. College is intense, after all, with everyone desperate for internships and callbacks for that one job before they
4 days ago
Route 66 and the Resurgence of the Road Trip
Explore the American Road Trip Beyond the TikTok Algorithm: The Ups and Downs, Unfiltered By Natalie Shin Graphic by Zoe Lyko When you think about road trips, what comes to mind? Maybe pop culture touchstones, like Thelma and Louise or Little Miss Sunshine . Or maybe you picture viral road trip attractions such as the Cabazon Dinosaurs or Salvation Mountain. Either way, to examine the American road trip is to examine an experience that has permeated American culture for dec
Feb 19
Out of the Groupchat: How to Make that Girls’ Trip Actually Happen
Your dream destination doesn’t have to stay trapped in group chat purgatory forever. By: Isabella Licwinko Photo by Eden Dolan It is a universally acknowledged truth that all aspiring travelers within the friend group must want a girls’ trip. Planning a hypothetical vacation with your closet pals is not a rare experience. You’ll bounce destination ideas off each another, send a plethora of Airbnb options, and possibly create a Pinterest board or two. However, it is quite rare
Feb 12
CULTURE
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.
2 days ago
Snow Parking Wars! They’re Real!
A look into the unspoken Boston etiquette of snowstorms, space savers, and intense battles over shoveled street parking. By Stephanie Ahn Photo by Serenidy Ryan Snow was not a common sight for a born and raised Californian like me — as you can imagine, especially in cities. The urban environment was just not constructed for that climate. Take LA, for example, which has seen its rainiest season yet; the streets are continuously flooding because the architecture wasn’t built fo
3 days ago
Misunderstanding Wuthering Heights
Was this the really “greatest love story ever told,” or are you just remembering it wrong? By: Alana Lopez Photo by Mia Bianco I read Wuthering Heights for the first time when I was 15. Back then, I wanted that quote— the quote—tattooed across both my arms and across my two hands so that when I put my palms flat in front of me, across my body would read “Whatever souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” I, like Emerald Fennell, did not understand Wuthering Heights whe
Feb 20
OPINIONS
Have parasocial relationships gone too far?
How these one-sided relationships are really affecting the youth’s mental health. by Isabella Hobbs In the age of social media, parasocial relationships are not a new conversation. Psychologists for years have been warning of the harm of these one-sided obsessions. Parasocial relationships used to consist of fictional characters or Hollywood starlets. Though still negative, these obsessions didn’t hold the same weight they do now. Social media platforms — especially ones th
3 days ago
Your Professor Is Not That Bad
By Sophia Ong There’s an important distinction between reputation and reality. Photo By Diya Kapoor My first semester of college, I had a professor with 75 “Awful” reviews on Rate My Professor. I’d gotten a late acceptance and lost the class selection war, stuck with the few classes that still had open seats. But the lectures were interesting, the exams were intuitive, and the professor was incredibly passionate and engaged. Maybe I got lucky, but everyone I knew who attended
Feb 20
The Fantasy of Starting Over
Why moving, rebranding, and ‘new era’ energy rarely fixes anything By Lheyaa Mathivanan Graphic by Katie King Remember when you dyed your hair right after that breakup? Or when your wardrobe shifted from bold colors to clean neutrals because everyone else was doing it? Or when you got a septum piercing, a few impulsive tattoos, and quietly decided this was your new personality? Maybe you moved, deleted old photos, unfollowed people, started drinking matcha instead of coffee,
Feb 13
Press Release
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.
2 days ago
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