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CAMPUS
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
1 day ago
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
Nov 3
The Ghost of 401
The Haunted Halls of Kilachand By Emerson Drake Photograph by Emma Almaraz Within the hallowed halls of 91 Bay State Road, the legendary playwright Eugene O’Neill is rumored to still linger. While few students outside of the Kilachand Honors College know of the ghost said to haunt Room 401, O’Neill’s legacy makes Kilachand Hall unlike any other dorm on campus. Born in 1888, O’Neill is considered America’s first major playwright for bringing realism to the stage. Moving away
Oct 26
WELLNESS
Fab or Fad: Hot Yoga
By Erica Schwartz by Hannah Sender Hot yoga has grown increasingly popular over the last year or so. It seems like everyone I know is either a CorePower Yoga attendee or a CorePower instructor. This summer, I set out to uncover the hype surrounding hot yoga classes. You see, I’ve always been a bit of a yogi. Plus, I’m a huge fan of saunas, especially when paired with a cold plunge session. So imagine my surprise when I took a hot yoga class and absolutely hated it. Instead of
1 day ago
Rejection is Redirection
Everything builds on what came before By Khushi Mirpuri Graohic by Catarina Koehler We all know that rejection hits like a wall. Whether it’s not getting picked for a leadership role or missing out on an internship you worked so hard for, rejection hurts. But what if hearing the word “No” isn’t the end? What if it’s actually the universe pushing you toward something even better? This is the idea behind the phrase: “Rejection is redirection”. It’s easy to block ourselves f
Nov 3
How to Actually “Lock In”
Everyone always says it, but is anyone actually doing it? By Lea Tran The phrase “lock in” has been said probably more than a million times in Mugar Library alone. Merriam Webster dictionary describes it as “to enter a deep state of focus”, commonly referring to situations in which people need to study or get an important task done. But how effectively do we “lock in”? It’s one thing to promise your study buddies that it’s time to zone in on your work. But after an hour of
Oct 27
FOOD
Boston Fusion Foods
A real taste of what it means to live in a city By Carina McCallum Photo by Carina McCallum If you’re looking for food that can give you a real taste of what it means to live in a city, there’s no better way to start than with fusion cuisine. Fusion cuisine—defined as a cuisine that combines elements of different culinary traditions that originate from different countries, regions or cultures—allows you to capture the essence of a city in just one bite. Fusion foods are about
39 minutes ago
The Art of Girl Dinner
How a fridge full of leftovers became an internet sensation By Clara Kye Photo by Emma Almaraz After a long day of classes, you come home starving—too tired to walk to the dining hall and too broke to order food from Uber Eats. You open your nearly empty fridge and see a bag of baby carrots, leftover guacamole from your Chipotle bowl from yesterday, and a few saltine crackers. You grab these scattered ingredients, carefully place them onto a paper plate and voila: you get you
Nov 4
Pumping Pumpkin
“Pumpkin spice latte, please. I want it freezing though.” By Yoni Adorsky Every year, sometime around mid to late August, grocery stores, coffee shops and food brands shift their focus to one flavor: pumpkin . Even before summer is over, people all over the country become fixated on pumpkin spice lattes, cinnamon rolls and apple pie. Nothing else seems to matter, and people will throw their money at baristas to get their fall-spiced fix. But who does pumpkin season best? An
Oct 27
CITY
Architecture You’ve Never Noticed
How BU’s campus is designed for you By: Mayzie Wusz Photo by Ben Farkas Every day, students at Boston University climb stairs, push through heavy glass doors and walk across sunlit plazas, unaware that each of those movements were carefully designed for them. Despite being so influential, many forget that the height of a step, the angle of a bench, the warmth of a door handle were not made by accident, and that architecture is really about what we feel as we navigate spaces.
47 minutes ago
Finding the Rhythm of the City
Finding Your Beat in the Unknown By Gabrielle Alcindor Graphic by Katie King I grew up in the heart of New York City, where the rhythm never slows and the streets hum with energy. People often call it one of the greatest cities in the world — but to me, it’s just home. It wasn’t until I moved to Boston for college that the quiet thought that “They might have been right” crept into my mind. Suddenly, the fast-paced MTA subway was replaced by the choo-choo of the Green Line T
7 days ago
Is Boston Becoming Protest Central?
A new wave of activism is transforming Boston into a city where every voice counts By Nazalia Justiniano Photo by Diya Kapoor In the past few weeks alone, Boston has erupted in waves of protests — from rallying on campus to the city streets — each fueled by frustration, conviction and the desire to be heard. Whether it’s students pushing back against corporate control or activists demanding justice in immigration policies, Boston has once again proven itself a city unafraid t
Oct 27
MUSIC
The Runarounds in Boston: Where TV Meets the Stage
A Cultural Phenomenon in the Making By: Nazalia Justiniano The Runarounds , an electric indie rock band, have taken their “Minivan Tour” on the road, and their recently sold-out stop in Somerville, Mass. at Warehouse XI showed just how quickly the band has grown into a cultural phenomenon. More than just musicians, The Runarounds now exist at the intersection of reality and fiction, doubling as the stars of Amazon Prime Video’s new series The Runarounds , which premiered on
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Boston’s Best Listening Lounges
Where to spend your Saturday night as a music lover By Kylie Grebinar Photograph by Tsega Seleshi Despite being notoriously known for its lack of music and club scenes, Boston has a few hidden gems for the music lover in search of a spot with tasteful sounds. There may not be a Club Space or Brooklyn Storehouse, but music enthusiasts can escape to dark interiors, impressive music and intimate energy within these five Boston bars. Desnuda Cocina : Located in the South End,
6 days ago
Who Wants to Live Forever?
The role of biopics in preserving a legacy By Sarah Delehanty Graphic by Ian Nugent With the upcoming release of “Bruce Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,” conversations about biopic films have resurfaced. Many ridicule Hollywood executives for their supposed lack of originality and claim that biopics are overdone and underwhelming. According to members of the X community, “the world has enough musician biopics” ( @1andonly_ace ) and people should “go read a book about the
Oct 29
FASHION
Controversial or Chic? The Most Memorable Fashion Moments of 2025
Love them or hate them, they’re iconic. by Nicollette Heath Graphic by Ian Nugent Fashion is a form of art. We express ourselves through everyday outfits, make statements with daring pieces, and push the boundaries between ready-to-wear and avant-garde. But like any form of art, public opinions will vary. The more ambitious and innovative the design, the more polarizing it tends to be. 2025 had no shortage of polarizing moments in the fashion world. Between bleached eyebrows,
5 days ago
NYFW, Unplugged: The Rise of Off-Calendar Micro-Shows
Intimate showcases are reshaping the NYFW experience. by Kailey Correa Graphic by Josie Zevin In an era when fashion week often feels like a never-ending schedule of flashing cameras and chaos, a quiet shift is taking shape on the margins of New York Fashion Week (NYFW). Across the city, it seems to me that designers are swapping the tents and grand venues for living rooms, galleries, and repurposed warehouses—spaces where intimacy replaces spectacle and connection replaces c
Oct 29
Did Being in Style Go Out of Style?
The death of fashion groupthink births fashion individuality. By Laurel Chang Lea Rivel Once upon a time, being “in style” was the ultimate goal. Glossy magazines dictated what to wear and the rest of us scrambled to keep up; buying the right jeans, copying the right celebrities, and treating trends like commandments. But today, in a world where one viral TikTok can birth a new aesthetic overnight, the very idea of being “in style” feels almost…outdated. The speed of trend cy
Oct 23
TRAVEL
Movie Night or Movie Flight
A guide to what movies to watch during that 5 or 15 hour flight by Angela Parinas Josie Zevin How long is the flight? How far can I recline my chair? Are there meals included? These are all important questions everyone asks themselves when boarding their plane. But, one crucial question remains: “What movie should I watch?” Many already have an answer – Crazy Rich Asians . However, for those who don’t, or those looking for something new, here is a list of my recommendations
5 days ago
The Solo Traveler’s Guide to Talking to Strangers
Talking to strangers is scary—until it’s the best thing you’ve ever done. By Anya Yasenovets by Samuel McGoff As a kid, my parents told me not to talk to strangers, but I never agreed with them. Meeting new people has always been my favorite part of travelling—locals can teach you more about the culture and lifestyle of a country than any museum or tourist attraction ever will. Whether it’s a group of girls at a local venue, a middle-aged motel owner or a fellow solo travel
Oct 30
The Rise of ‘Travel Like a Local’
By Zach Kaplan Photograph by Ben Farkas In cities all around the world, from London to Barcelona, tourists are increasingly fixated on one trend: living like a local. The trend is self-explanatory: why only go to the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, or the Big Ben in London, when you could go to a tapas bar packed with Catalonians or the local leather-ware shop where working-class London conversations abound. A 2019 video essay on Quartz states that in 2017, more than five mill
Oct 23
CULTURE
Beli: BU Students Take a Bite
Beli, a restaurant-focused social media app, allows the Boston University community to connect with each other through their stomachs By Yasmine Chang Graphic by Melissa Lemieux Boston University sits in the heart of one of the most major cities in the United States. Its history, along with its diverse neighborhoods, creates a culture as unique as the people who live in it. Recently, Beli — a social media app where users can rank restaurants they’ve been to — has become a pop
Oct 30
From Curves to Contours
How the ideal female physique has transformed from Renaissance curves to an obsession with thinness. By Mia Puleo Graphic by Katie King The Renaissance was a boom of cultural and intellectual ideologies that swept over Europe from the 14th century until the 17th century. Humanism was at the forefront of this movement; a non-religious philosophy that emphasized “authenticity and beauty.” This way of thinking flourished in the arts, influencing household names like Michelan
Oct 24
Why the “performative male” trend feels too real
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
Oct 16
OPINIONS
The Biggest Heartbreak
Why Platonic Break-Ups Hurt So Much More than Romantic By Isabella Hobbs Heartbreak is a universal feeling depicted in many forms of media: movies, tv shows, books and songs. We witness the tearful, rainy break up scene while mourning over a tub of ice cream, fantasizing of what could have been, and all the stages of grief that follow. Many people have also experienced this pain in real life; the way it makes you question who you are anymore, how you’ve changed from the per
5 days ago
Longer Skirts, Tighter Economy
When Fear Starts Dressing Us By Rhea El-Madhoun El-Yafi Graphic by Catarina Koehler Forget Vogue; the stock market has always been fashion’s most accurate trend forecaster. When times get tough, hemlines fall, palettes mute and luxury goes quiet. Welcome to the return of recession chic, where conservatism isn’t just a political stance, it’s a look. In the 1920s, economist George Taylor came up with the “hemline index,” which is the idea that skirt lengths rise when the ec
Oct 30
A Race To The Bins
Let’s remember who thrift stores are for. By Sophia Ong Photograph by Mia Bianco It’s difficult to be on social media and avoid the rapidly growing “thrift culture” being cultivated online. Influencers stand in their sleek Los Angeles apartments and show off their bags upon bags of thrift store finds, and their voiceovers detail journeys to the Goodwill bins where they describe these “insane finds.” Not only am I a consumer of this kind of content, but I’m also a consumer o
Oct 24
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