Which team has the secret sauce? By Gabriella Nenadic Photograph by Emma Almaraz We all know Boston blood runs deep. When you have New England pride, there are two things you don’t mess around with: baseball and pizza. Being a Red Sox fan is a delicacy; it’s honor and it’s family—and you never  go against the family. Wearing New York apparel in the streets will earn you a dirty look, let alone wearing a Yankees hat. Each location respectively thinks that they are the best at

By Jenny Liu How to find a quiet spot amid a buzzing campus. by Josie Zevin Boston University, divided by the bustling street of Commonwealth Avenue, is a campus that never sleeps. Between the constant motion of students and the exciting atmosphere of city life,  finding the perfect study spot can feel like a quest in itself.  Amid all that excitement, it can be difficult to find a peaceful corner to “lock-in” on your studies. Fortunately for BU students, there are tons of st

By Richa Jindal Photograph by Zoe Fu For many students, college life is defined by roommates: bunk beds, communal bathrooms, whispered conversations in the dark. But a growing number of students are choosing something different, or finding themselves in it by circumstance, i.e., living alone. In a culture that glorifies constant connection, the solo dorm or apartment can feel both like a luxury and a curse. At first glance, the perks are obvious. No passive-aggressive sticky

By Keira Footer Graphic by Josie Zevin It’s hard to picture a world in which I don’t have a little sister:  a nagging in my ear, a person to protect. It’s strange to think  that there was once a time without extremely competitive uno games and fights over the first player Wii remote.  I wouldn’t trade it for the world —  laughing until our faces are pink, silly secrets and  random hangouts. She’s only nine, soon to be ten, and somehow  she teaches me more about myself  than a

He reads Bronte, sips matcha and sympathizes with women. He also might be faking it.  By Isabelle Oss Photograph by Sam McGroff Somewhere between self-awareness and self-parody, a new form of attention seeking has found its roots online: the performative male.  He’s the man we see in videos online walking down the street with a matcha in-hand – Phoebe Bridgers or Clairo likely playing through his wired headphones. In their other hand, maybe Charlotte Brontë or “Becoming” by M

Not sponsored — rather, questioning campus fashion. By Lheeya Jayasudha Mathivanan  Photograph by Tsega Seleshi With summer slipping away and denim shorts getting buried in my closet, I knew Boston’s cold was creeping in. Out came the puffers and the UGGs, ready to dominate winter fashion. Comm Ave, after all, doubles as the campus runway, with each season debuting a new collection.  The winter is no exception to this, and there is one jacket that dominates the BU show: the C

On the surface, international volunteer work is an undeniable force for global good, however, without proper oversight, it can spiral into harm. By Isabella Licwinko Graphic by Ian Nugent If you’re on social media, chances are you’ve seen at least one post sharing a young adult’s recent “service trip abroad,” topped off with an image of them embracing a small child or hauling wooden planks off for new homes. No matter how well-intentioned these volunteers may be, there has be

Beyoncé turns country culture on its head, making cowboy cool—and inclusive—again. by Cian Moss Graphic by Catarina Koehler Last April, Beyoncé embarked on the Cowboy Carter World Tour, a followup to her acclaimed country album. The project received widespread critical praise, earning the Grammy for Album of the Year, even as it faced significant criticism.  As a Black woman entering a traditionally all-white genre, Beyoncé sought to reclaim country music’s Black roots and ho

An Intro to Kevin Parker’s New Tame Impala Album  By Kylie Grebinar  Graphic by Melissa Lemieux Described by Hypebeast as a “club-psych exploration, ”  the new Tame Impala album, written, performed and produced by Kevin Parker, the mastermind behind the music, layers textured sounds inspired by rave culture. Unlike the emotional depth in previous albums such as Currents , Deadbeat follows more closely to The Slow Rush — disco-like, upbeat and filled with positive energy.  “Dr

Noun:   A type of coffee made with espresso and steamed milk. By Ella Nenadic Photograph by Pranaya Bindu Buyya The English dictionary has its definition of latte , but I, like any coffee connoisseur, happen to have my own, and it’s a pretty basic formula. I use my five senses to determine whether a latte is a quality product or not. First, sight : your latte should be a deep brown color—think the color of brown sugar.Secondly, touch : picking up your latte, you should feel l