Fashion is constantly looking forward. Lately, it’s more like peering backward. By Catherine Ursitti Photo by Serenidy Ryan Oversized sweaters hang beside worn-in leather jackets. Corduroy trousers, loafers, rugby shirts, vintage denim, and argyle have all returned to the same closets that were once dominated by microtrends. Even the language surrounding fashion has become strangely familial: “grandpa core,” “coastal grandmother,” “old money,” and “dad style.” They all draw t

What’s in a score? By Sarah Delehanty Graphic by Allie Lin You don’t have to be a film fanatic to recognize the soundtracks that turn a movie into cinema. The song “Mia and Sebastian’s Theme” is recognizable from the first C sharp that Ryan Gosling plays. Whether or not you’re a Star Wars fan, you’ll know the movie from its triumphant fanfare or the daunting “Imperial March”. Of course, we cannot forget one of the most easily recognizable songs in film history: The Jaws theme

By: Olivia Berg Photo by Alessandra Abrego A flash of pink catches the eye on a Bostonian's typical stroll down Newbury Street. As summer fades into fall and leaves litter the ground, Boston’s most famous shopping street is also changing. “Boston we are bringing the Tunacado” is spelled out in big block letters. The much-anticipated cafe, Joe and the Juice, is officially opening in Back Bay! While this seems like a pretty mundane event (a popular brand opening a storefront in

A BU student's guide to the Esplanade loop, and what to eat and drink before, during, and after By: Katie Sam Every third Monday in April, shops, schools, and certain streets close so Bostonians can cheer on Boston Marathon finishers. To prepare for such races—and races of much less severity—athletes balance their work-life with a training plan. These plans vary in detail, but they typically outline weekly running volume, strength training, and recovery. Most importantly, rac

Why diet culture needs to stop fear-mongering carbs and begin encouraging their useful implementation By Brooke Elwell If you've ever gone on a weight-loss journey, searched "healthy recipes," or been targeted by GLP-1 ads, you've probably absorbed some fear-mongering about carbs. A lot of it starts on social media with "what I eat in a day" videos, keto testimonials, and protein-maxing influencers, making its way down until entire diets are built around eating as few carbs a

By Lulu Schloss Photo by: Mia Bianco When I walked into the George Sherman Union as a new transfer, I felt as though I had stepped back into freshman year of high school. A room littered with tables and students in their respective groups, deep in conversations I felt I couldn't be part of. It felt less like a college student union and more like a high school cafeteria. As I walked through the mall-like room, the anticipation of finding a seat alone was scarier than transferr

Your background doesn’t make you an expert. By: Sophia Ong Photo by: Layan Boulon At the tail end of 2025, a TikTok user posted a video complaining about seeing white people in Asian grocery stores like H-Mart. Holding a (symbolic?) bunch of green onions with two hands, she says she “can’t stop herself from giving snark” to non-Asian shoppers around her. Two sides arose from this issue, as usual on social media. Those agreeing with the user and pointing to instances of racis

Why Kant & Augustine Would Want You to Tell Them You Love Them By Angelica Marin Graphic by Arrow Kempthorne Immanuel Kant’s moral pillars are among the best known in philosophy, much like St. Augustine's. These two ethical powerhouses can seem very different, yet their teachings share two key maxims: universality and intention. Universality means their rules apply to everyone, and intention meaning they believe intention carries more weight than consequence. Let’s say, for

Michael Jackson made the military jacket iconic. Now, fashion is finding a new way to wear it. By Isabella Donovan Graphic by Gretchen Barnard Fashion has a habit of bringing back the past with its own charm. This season, the trail of gold buttons, structured shoulders, and military detailing leads straight back to Michael Jackson. A fitted military jacket covered in gold buttons does not exactly blend into an outfit; and neither did Jackson. The military inspired outerwear

Is hearing Charli xcx in the club considered a recession indicator? By Olivia Prieto Photo by Gabby Wylie-Chaney It’s very common for pop culture to thrive in times of socioeconomic distress; recession pop brings about an escapist and dream-like coping mechanism for the world. Recession pop is categorized as upbeat, electronic dance-pop that had a large influence on American culture in the late 2000s and early 2010s following the Great Recession (2007-2009). Artists dominatin