Which One To Choose as Finals Creep Up? By Ava Baima Photograph by Emma Almaraz There has long been a debate over whether you should choose a coffee or a Celsius for a midday caffeine pick-me-up. The average BU student may wonder, “Should I go to CityCo to pick up a Celsius, or go to Starbucks and get an iced latte?” I’ve been there too, and this article breaks down the pros and cons of each option. Pros of Celsius: High caffeine content One Celsius contains 200 mg of caffein

How to make self-care work for you. By Phoebe Stern We’ve all heard “work hard, play hard”, but where does that leave us mentally and physically? As someone who cares about my grades and loves a good night out (or two or three), I am always wondering when and how to make time for myself to recharge, rest, and recover. Through plenty of weekend benders and hours spent in the library, I’m realizing that a “work hard, play hard” lifestyle isn’t sustainable unless you take care o

The case for celebrating effort over outcome By Brooke Elwell Graphic by Katie-Ann Small There’s a hushed pressure intertwined with the college experience. It hums in the background until it starts to speak: You should have an internship by now. You should have all A’s. You should know what you want to do with your life. You should be leaner, more social, and closer to your goals. It shows up when you compare grades or step into the gym a week after setting a goal and expect

The ethics of transparency when personal health choices become public influence By Katherine Markello Graphic by Zoe Lyko Imagine you see someone post a beautiful cake they made online, and you want to bake it yourself. You follow their recipe to a T – every last measurement, meticulous step, minute in the oven, and second spent cooling. But your cake comes out looking nothing like theirs. Where did you go wrong? You did everything they showed you. This disconnect mirrors w

By Erica Schwartz Photograph by Julien Pedro As a longtime weightlifter and recently minted Certified Personal Trainer, I often have friends ask me how to get started in the gym. Starting weightlifting can feel intimidating, especially for women and gender nonconforming people, but it doesn’t have to be. Lifting weights is an incredible stress reliever and plays an important role in long term health. So, here is some of my advice to get you started Don’t be afraid to ask for

The truth behind the internet’s favorite “productive morning” trend By Ava Baima Graphic by Sisi Chen It seems like the internet is always giving us a new, ambitious goal to chase. From hitting 100-plus grams of protein a day to following a ten-step skincare routine, there’s always pressure to be better. One of the latest demanding trends is waking up at 5 a.m. Lifestyle influencers constantly post videos with titles similar to “Spend A Productive Morning with Me” or “Wakin

By Phoebe Stern Graphic by Catarina Koehler Whether this is your first year at BU or you're entering your last semester, we’re all in stages of growth and transition. That’s what college is all about, right? Expanding your worldview, meeting new people, exploring yourself, and the world around you. So, where does that leave our past relationships? Is it normal to feel like our high school friendships are maybe just that—high school friendships? Since coming to college, I’ve

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

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

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