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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Keira Footer But it’s fun to play pretend so I smile when you hug me and kiss the top of my head. I know I shouldn’t be here. I know this isn’t right, yet I look the other way despite what’s clearly in sight. This might end in disaster, just like it has before, but that’s so unimportant when you leave me wanting more. I miss you when you’re not around and I miss you when you’re here, cause you’re not the guy I once knew and how you feel isn’t clear. So I’ll sta