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Yes, BU has School Spirit

Photo: Quinn Bryant A Reflection on The Beanpot 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 e

Simone DiNota

3 days ago2 min read

HOW TO BEAT THE WINTER BLUES

Realistic ways for students to protect their mental health throughout the colder months. by Jenny Liu Photo by Gretchen Barnard Imagine having to get out of your cozy bed and travel through relentless winds in below-freezing temperatures, just to get to your classes? Slowly, a sense of dread sneaks up on you. You start setting multiple alarms, just to ignore them all, and the next thing you know, the lecture has ended without you. The winter days are gray, and sunlight is sig

Jenny Liu

Feb 92 min read

BU’s Hidden Backbone

Keeping BU Safe, Clean, and Vibrant by William White Graphic by Rhiannon Li As you walk down Commonwealth Ave, stroll through BU Beach, or even relax on COM lawn, do you ever wonder how campus stays so clean? Thanks to BU’s Campus Planning & Operations team, the look and feel of campus is always a priority, one of the many things that makes BU such a great place to be. With over 900 employees, CPO’s team spans from carpenters, custodians, architects, painters, plumbers and mo

William White

Nov 24, 20252 min read

Hidden Benches

A Compilation of My Favorite Places to Reflect By Siena Vitucci by Zoe Fu One thing about my schedule is that I am constantly walking the entire span of BU’s campus from Hojo to Goodwill. If I'm not spending my time shopping for shoes on the people passing by, then I am most definitely looking for whatever the opposite of a shortcut is in attempts to feel adventurous in between endless lectures and even longer readings. Nothing is better than leaving for class a few minutes

Siena Vitucci

Nov 17, 20252 min read

MBTA takes a new track with latest policies

The Green Line’s new rules. By Olivia McKenley Graphic by Katie King A rite of passage for every BU student is taking a step on the T. The Green Line norm involves a train packed to the brim with bodies, passengers prodding and shoving, or having to watch from the platform as your mocking train goes express. Even so, there’s one thing BU students can always guarantee from the T: accessibility. The train runs through the heart of BU, delivering students to every major campus

Olivia McKenley

Nov 10, 20252 min read

The Many Levels of Mugar

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

Keira Shannon

Nov 3, 20252 min read

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