A guide to what movies to watch during that 5 or 15 hour flight by Angela Parinas Josie Zevin How long is the flight? How far can I recline my chair? Are there meals included? These are all important questions everyone asks themselves when boarding their plane. But, one crucial question remains: “What movie should I watch?” Many already have an answer – Crazy Rich Asians . However, for those who don’t, or those looking for something new, here is a list of my recommendations

Love them or hate them, they’re iconic. by Nicollette Heath Graphic by Ian Nugent Fashion is a form of art. We express ourselves through everyday outfits, make statements with daring pieces, and push the boundaries between ready-to-wear and avant-garde. But like any form of art, public opinions will vary. The more ambitious and innovative the design, the more polarizing it tends to be. 2025 had no shortage of polarizing moments in the fashion world. Between bleached eyebrows,

Where to spend your Saturday night as a music lover By Kylie Grebinar Photograph by Tsega Seleshi Despite being notoriously known for its lack of music and club scenes, Boston has a few hidden gems for the music lover in search of a spot with tasteful sounds. There may not be a Club Space or Brooklyn Storehouse, but music enthusiasts can escape to dark interiors, impressive music and intimate energy within these five Boston bars. Desnuda Cocina : Located in the South End,

Finding Your Beat in the Unknown By Gabrielle Alcindor Graphic by Katie King I grew up in the heart of New York City, where the rhythm never slows and the streets hum with energy. People often call it one of the greatest cities in the world — but to me, it’s just home. It wasn’t until I moved to Boston for college that the quiet thought that “They might have been right” crept into my mind. Suddenly, the fast-paced MTA subway was replaced by the choo-choo of the Green Line T

How a fridge full of leftovers became an internet sensation By Clara Kye Photo by Emma Almaraz After a long day of classes, you come home starving—too tired to walk to the dining hall and too broke to order food from Uber Eats. You open your nearly empty fridge and see a bag of baby carrots, leftover guacamole from your Chipotle bowl from yesterday, and a few saltine crackers. You grab these scattered ingredients, carefully place them onto a paper plate and voila: you get you

A guide to the different floors of BU’s beloved library. By Keira Shannon by Zoe Fu As midterms are beginning to come to an end, finals season looms, and the days get shorter, Mugar Library transforms into BU’s unofficial winter headquarters. Every student has a favorite floor, and if you’ve spent any late nights here, you know each level has its own personality. Finding your “spot” at Mugar feels almost like claiming territory, and it’s part of the college experience. The Ba

Everything builds on what came before By Khushi Mirpuri Graohic by Catarina Koehler We all know that rejection hits like a wall. Whether it’s not getting picked for a leadership role or missing out on an internship you worked so hard for, rejection hurts. But what if hearing the word “No” isn’t the end? What if it’s actually the universe pushing you toward something even better? This is the idea behind the phrase: “Rejection is redirection”. It’s easy to block ourselves f

By Gabriel Martins I see the ocean and fall in love. Closing my eyes, I can feel her spray kiss my nose, like perfume. White foam, silence that comes only after the rumbles of rocks. The lap, lap, lap of the planet, coming, and retreating. You know, those who drown in it don’t die from the lack of air, but from salt which tears apart their lungs. The fact that its mass, connecting life on every corner of the world, is made of something we need to survive; yet, its essence kil

Beli, a restaurant-focused social media app, allows the Boston University community to connect with each other through their stomachs By Yasmine Chang Graphic by Melissa Lemieux Boston University sits in the heart of one of the most major cities in the United States. Its history, along with its diverse neighborhoods, creates a culture as unique as the people who live in it. Recently, Beli — a social media app where users can rank restaurants they’ve been to — has become a pop

When Fear Starts Dressing Us By Rhea El-Madhoun El-Yafi Graphic by Catarina Koehler Forget Vogue; the stock market has always been fashion’s most accurate trend forecaster. When times get tough, hemlines fall, palettes mute and luxury goes quiet. Welcome to the return of recession chic, where conservatism isn’t just a political stance, it’s a look. In the 1920s, economist George Taylor came up with the “hemline index,” which is the idea that skirt lengths rise when the ec