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THE LATEST BUZZ ON BOSTON'S HOTSPOTS

What Parts of Boston are Students’ Favorite Places to Hang Out?

Classes, Coffee and Everything in Between By Olivia Berg Photograph by Sareena Sharma As the weather in Boston finally becomes bearable again, Boston University starts feeling like a true college campus. Just in time for tour season, hordes of students can be found lounging in the sunshine at BU Beach or walking along Bay State. But where exactly in Boston—outside of campus—do students spend most of their time? Some of the most popular hotspots include the cafes scattered thr

Olivia Berg

Apr 282 min read

Boston’s Public Libraries

The Untapped Powers of Your Library Card By Mayzie Wusz When people say “BPL,” many think of the Boston Public Library in Copley Square—one of the most iconic spots in Boston, and for good reason! But as a whole, the BPL is a full system of libraries across the city, where you can have access to all branches and a wide range of free resources. At its core, a library card unlocks access to an extensive collection of books, from course-related materials to fiction, nonfiction,

Mayzie Wusz

Apr 212 min read

The Boston Apartment You Can’t Afford, but Will Probably Rent Anyway

All the Reasons We Make Outrageous Prices Our New “Budget” By Marianna Gavurmadzhyan Graphic by Yeyoung Jang When my friend told me there were apartments with spiral staircases, I was sold. I was fully prepared, alongside my three friends, to spend senior year in a beautiful apartment with a spiral staircase to live out my princess dreams. Flash forward two weeks, we were sitting in a realtor’s office filling out our budget. We thought $5,400 was decent for four girls, after

Marianna Gavurmadzhyan

Apr 143 min read

Beyond the Green Line

Neighborhoods BU Students Rarely Explore (But Should) By Gabrielle Alcindor Photography by Mia Bianco Most Boston University students stay within the borders of the MBTA Green Line from Kenmore to Babcock Street. With Boston University’s student population being 72.3% out-of-state , many tend to feel a sense of familiarity when staying closer to campus. I can attest to how hard it can be to venture off campus due to limited time and transportation services. On special occasio

Gabrielle Alcindor

Apr 72 min read

Trapped on Commonwealth Ave

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

Olivia Berg

Mar 312 min read

Finding Your Place in a High-Achieving City

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

Mayzie Wusz

Mar 242 min read

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