Lack of motivation doesn’t mean being unproductive. by Jenny Liu Photograph by Quinn Bryant Endless procrastination can leave you feeling emotionally and physically drained, but there’s a better way to spend that time. Procrastination happens because students are trying to escape from the pressures of life (personal or academic), or even simply out of boredom. But doomscrolling, the most common form of procrastination, can actually increase your stress levels. In fact, it ha

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

By Jenny Liu How to find a quiet spot amid a buzzing campus. by Josie Zevin Boston University, divided by the bustling street of Commonwealth Avenue, is a campus that never sleeps. Between the constant motion of students and the exciting atmosphere of city life, finding the perfect study spot can feel like a quest in itself. Amid all that excitement, it can be difficult to find a peaceful corner to “lock-in” on your studies. Fortunately for BU students, there are tons of st