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

In memory of my best friend by George Brown When they glance at this small soul the rips seem like your smile. So in the night when I do the mending, with twine, matches, needle, sage, a red pen, a few lashes, I sew shut the rips as you are far gone and should not be here; with the morning, the rips have grown, they leer; the bloodied body of the past stitched to an abomination, looking on as I pass I see you there, everywhere – so I stop to gawk at this pas

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

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

… 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

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

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

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

Graphic by Josie Zevin Long ago, Crouched in a final goodbye, I swallowed a spoonful of Nesquik to coat my lips In childlike tenderness, one last time. My tongue: Slick with bliss and nostalgia. My gaping jaws: Coiled in the sweet fluency of my mother’s knitted love. The sugar melts to a plain and bitter angst, but A warm body reaches through, Pockets of love hidden in the space between: A feathered neck seeking my attention. Too little, too late. The stale and quiet halls, C

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,