As a City School, do BU Students Actually Venture Outside Campus? By: Olivia Berg Photograph by Serena Sharma “Do you like Boston?” is one of the most repeated questions for BU students heading home for a break or catching up with family friends. My answer is always an enthusiastic yes — but the follow up questions are where things get murky. One of Boston University’s most celebrated attributes is its location in the heart of the city of Boston. Yet when asked for Boston

Enter a New World Across the River! By Anika Mahansaria Photograph by Julien Pedro When most people think of Cambridge, the first thing that comes to mind is Harvard and MIT. However, as a self proclaimed food lover, I love taking weekly trips across the river to find the best underrated spots. In my four semesters at BU, I’ve found my most favourite restaurants across the river. Spot 1: Flour Bakery and Cafe , Massachusetts Avenue There are many Flour’s in Boston itself, but

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

Lack of motivation doesn’t mean being unproductive. by Jenny Liu Photograph by Quinn Bryant Endless procrastination can leave you feeling emotionally and physically drained, but there’s a better way to spend that time. Procrastination happens because students are trying to escape from the pressures of life (personal or academic), or even simply out of boredom. But doomscrolling, the most common form of procrastination, can actually increase your stress levels. In fact, it ha

What people should want in a relationship. Sofia Galarneau Graphic by Charlie Tran One of my least favorite activities is to talk about romantic relationships with friends; the simple reason is that romance is dead, and it depresses me to talk about it. When I was younger, I would watch movies like “The Proposal” or “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” and would picture my future relationships with my dream guy. He would make big public declarations of love, stare at me in awe j

By George Brown Brother: Look to me – do you not see your own reflection? You know what misery is; then winter should have meaning to you. I am unlike you in this only: I do not impose on the shelter of my form, rather I lie around in its being and live that it may become my own. And what will I know of me that self disguised as matter when it becomes all there is to know; do I know your winter, brother, and if I do not, will I know the spring flood when it c

The tricky world of netspeak. By Julia Palor Photograph by Carina McCallum Skibidi. Bop. Dubai Chocolate. Crack. Performative male. Labubu. When it comes to sheer volume of mumbo jumbo created, Shakespeare’s got some competition. Internet lingo, also known as netspeak, is virtually inescapable in this day and age. While most netspeak can be boiled down to harmless memes, funny sayings, or shorthand for longer phrases, a rising tide of internet language reveals cultural bia

Decade-Old Styles Are Back, Refined, and Ready to Wear By Sareena Haq Graphic by Katie-Ann Small As we all reeled in the new year, many on social media were reminiscing on 2016, and what it looked like ten years ago. Instagram was suddenly filled with nostalgic studded accessories, skinny jeans, full-glam makeup, ballet flats, and velvet clothing. Beyond fashion, people remembered the broader pop culture of the time, including the peak of Snapchat, Lemonade by Beyoncé, an

It All Blurs Together Until You Get a Little Lost By Anya Yasenovets Photograph by Mia Bianco I travel because I want to know what different cultures look, taste, and sound like. I am curious about how life feels in different countries, but often, Dubai reminds me of New York City, and San Juan resembles Boston. Most places I have traveled to feature the same touristy streets with the same stores and the same latte art. Competition for visitors has led cities to be increa

Learning to Measure Your Own Success By Mayzie Wusz Graphic by Catarina Koehler In Boston where nearly every block seems to house another college campus, ambition becomes part of the atmosphere. It sometimes seems as though all conversations circle back to internships, research, and plans for after graduation. In this environment, it’s easy to measure your worth against everyone else’s. Imposter syndrome often creeps into career conversations and can convince you that you