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CAMPUS
When Does BU Start to Feel Like Home?
We’d like to think it’s move-in day, but campus truly becomes ours when we least expect it. By Zahra Kazmi Photo by Rykken Vivekenand For most people, BU doesn’t automatically feel like home after move-in day, nor does it begin to feel like home after the forced icebreakers you endure during orientation week. You still walk around finishing unpacking your suitcases, building your vanity, and waiting to hang that last poster. But even then, a couple of months later, it still f
Oct 6
The New High School Cafeteria: GSU
By Lulu Schloss Photo by: Mia Bianco When I walked into the George Sherman Union as a new transfer, I felt as though I had stepped back into freshman year of high school. A room littered with tables and students in their respective groups, deep in conversations I felt I couldn't be part of. It felt less like a college student union and more like a high school cafeteria. As I walked through the mall-like room, the anticipation of finding a seat alone was scarier than transferr
Sep 28
The Duality of Student Life
College life is often overwhelmed by opportunity costs and trade offs, where every decision can feel like it could pivot your entire future. In the midst of chaos, learning to find equilibrium is key. By: Jenny Liu Photo by Gabrielle Wylie-Chaney The freedom that university offers sounds great in theory, until you realize no one will be there to stop you from making those questionable and risky decisions. You can go out when you have an exam tomorrow, agree to plans when you
Sep 21
WELLNESS
Skinny Culture is Taking Over. Here’s How You Can Push Back.
2026 is the new 2016, right? Wrong. Try 2006 instead. By Phoebe Stern Photo by Aanya Bhatia Although we brought back 2016 trends like King Kylie, chokers, and the Snapchat dog filter, we’ve also brought back the skinny culture from the 2000s. Except this decade, it feels even stronger. It feels like I can’t go on social media without being infiltrated by some form of diet culture, whether that’s a “what I eat in a day” video, a post promoting “high-protein, low-calorie” meals
Oct 6
Carbs Were Never Really the Problem
Why diet culture needs to stop fear-mongering carbs and begin encouraging their useful implementation By Brooke Elwell If you've ever gone on a weight-loss journey, searched "healthy recipes," or been targeted by GLP-1 ads, you've probably absorbed some fear-mongering about carbs. A lot of it starts on social media with "what I eat in a day" videos, keto testimonials, and protein-maxing influencers, making its way down until entire diets are built around eating as few carbs a
Sep 28
The Screenshot Graveyard
Saving everything and returning to almost nothing By: Julia Gendin Graphic by Petra De Meo Consider a doctor’s instructions, a paragraph from an article, a text message that made you feel better, a dress you might buy from Aritzia, a restaurant a friend recommended. Most of us have one or all of the above examples in our camera rolls. Together, they make up thousands of tiny digital scraps that were important enough to save and not important enough to ever look at again. We
Sep 22
FOOD
Fall Favorites That Aren’t Pumpkin Spice
There’s so much more to autumn than pumpkins By: Elise Arko Graphic by Yeyoung Chang By Elise Arko We all know what it means when pumpkin spice hits the shelves: fall has officially begun. From cold brew to pancakes and even to popcorn, there seems to be no escape. I have to admit, pumpkin spice is good, but it gets old quickly, especially when there are so many other seasonal options stores that seem to miss out on. Even though the season of berries and watermelon has come
54 minutes ago
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For…Froyo
How frozen yogurt has become an affordable luxury in 2026 By: Ella Nenadic Graphic by Catarina Koehler 2026 marks the year ice cream’s cooler cousin, frozen yogurt (aka froyo), returns to the sweet treat spotlight. This is by no means the first time people have fallen in love with frozen yogurt but this time, it’s significantly different. When first introduced, frozen yogurt was marketed against ice cream. It was a light dessert, low in calories and fat, and something that pe
Oct 6
Tips for Conquering Your Boston Running Experience
A BU student's guide to the Esplanade loop, and what to eat and drink before, during, and after By: Katie Sam Every third Monday in April, shops, schools, and certain streets close so Bostonians can cheer on Boston Marathon finishers. To prepare for such races—and races of much less severity—athletes balance their work-life with a training plan. These plans vary in detail, but they typically outline weekly running volume, strength training, and recovery. Most importantly, rac
Sep 29
CITY
Concert Calendar: Upcoming Shows in Boston
A Summary of Must-See Shows this Semester By: Madison Green Photo by Lola Virasoro Boston is home to countless concert venues. From small, intimate standing-room-only venues to entire stadiums, there is always somewhere to go to experience live music. Whether you just want a fun, casual show to spice up your night or a scream-your-heart-out stadium performance, Boston is chock full of concerts that will be the perfect addition to your social calendar over the next three month
58 minutes ago
The Art You Walk By On Your Way to Class
A closer look at the everyday sculptures, murals, and installations across BU By: Cecelia Gordon Graphic by Gemma Murphy Last Tuesday, I followed my normal routine. I woke up, stopped in the dining hall for breakfast, and then headed over to my COM101 class. The T was down, so I had to walk. I was in a hurry, and the sidewalks were packed— there was lots of foot traffic. When I got to the College of Communication, I noticed something I had not noticed before: a fountain that
Oct 6
Boston’s Glow-Up: Joe and the Juice, Din Tai Fung, and More
By: Olivia Berg Photo by Alessandra Abrego A flash of pink catches the eye on a Bostonian's typical stroll down Newbury Street. As summer fades into fall and leaves litter the ground, Boston’s most famous shopping street is also changing. “Boston we are bringing the Tunacado” is spelled out in big block letters. The much-anticipated cafe, Joe and the Juice, is officially opening in Back Bay! While this seems like a pretty mundane event (a popular brand opening a storefront in
Sep 29
MUSIC
With Daisy Chain Fields, Olivia Rodrigo Got Herself a Spot in Feminist Music History
This popstar is at the top of her game By Ava Wiseley Graphic by Arrow Kempthorne This summer, Olivia Rodrigo put on the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival in Irvine, CA. The event—which she said she’d been dreaming up for years—was designed to empower women and girls through music and community. In addition to featuring an all-female lineup, with names ranging from punk feminist icons Bikini Kill to modern pop star Chappell Roan, the festival had female-owned small
2 days ago
a girl so in love
Olivia Rodrigo’s first-time exploration of requited love by Kiana Golchin Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio album “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” is surprisingly uncontroversial for an artist who has been riddled with contention since her musical debut in 2021. That surprise quickly wears off after the first listen. In the three years since her last album, Rodrigo has successfully refuted critiques of lyrical immaturity, derivative sound, and repetitive subject matte
Oct 8
An Oscar Worthy Underscore
What’s in a score? By Sarah Delehanty Graphic by Allie Lin You don’t have to be a film fanatic to recognize the soundtracks that turn a movie into cinema. The song “Mia and Sebastian’s Theme” is recognizable from the first C sharp that Ryan Gosling plays. Whether or not you’re a Star Wars fan, you’ll know the movie from its triumphant fanfare or the daunting “Imperial March”. Of course, we cannot forget one of the most easily recognizable songs in film history: The Jaws theme
Oct 1
FASHION
The Olsen Twins Are Quietly Setting the Standard for Fall Style
From oversized button-downs to practicing the wrong shoe theory, the Olsen twins are redefining what effortless fall style looks like By Carolina Bergagnini Graphic by Natalie Horvath Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have traded the spotlight for a quieter life. But as the forces behind luxury label The Row, their influence is impossible to miss—especially when a rare paparazzi photo turns their effortlessly understated outfits into the season’s next inspiration. As temperatures co
Oct 8
Comfort in the Past: Why We’re Dressing Like Our Parents Again
Fashion is constantly looking forward. Lately, it’s more like peering backward. By Catherine Ursitti Photo by Serenidy Ryan Oversized sweaters hang beside worn-in leather jackets. Corduroy trousers, loafers, rugby shirts, vintage denim, and argyle have all returned to the same closets that were once dominated by microtrends. Even the language surrounding fashion has become strangely familial: “grandpa core,” “coastal grandmother,” “old money,” and “dad style.” They all draw t
Oct 1
Fashion Is Borrowing From Michael Jackson Again
Michael Jackson made the military jacket iconic. Now, fashion is finding a new way to wear it. By Isabella Donovan Graphic by Gretchen Barnard Fashion has a habit of bringing back the past with its own charm. This season, the trail of gold buttons, structured shoulders, and military detailing leads straight back to Michael Jackson. A fitted military jacket covered in gold buttons does not exactly blend into an outfit; and neither did Jackson. The military inspired outerwear
Sep 24
TRAVEL
If Instagram didn’t exist…
Drawing the line between documenting memories and letting documentation influence your memories By Kiera Dunlevy Photo by Noah Price “Would people even study abroad if they couldn’t post on Instagram?” This is a question I have seen surface on social media over the last couple of years. It’s meant mostly to be taken as a joke—but it haunts me every time I catch myself spending an embarrassing amount of time framing the perfect Instagram story during my travels. I like to thin
21 hours ago
Is There No Place Like Home?
Homesickness is an emotion no traveler wants to admit they feel, but experience nonetheless. So how do I quell it? By Isabella Licwinko Graphic by Petra De Meo Since childhood, all I’ve ever dreamed of was endless adventure around the world, even if that meant marching solo. But as someone who said they’d “never look back” upon leaving their monotonous hometown, I find myself sneaking a few glances behind me as I’ve gotten older. This contradiction has followed me everywhere
Oct 8
From Check-in to Check-out
The Best and My Favorite Hotels Around the World By Angela Parinas Graphic by Catarina Koehler From a young age, my parents began taking my siblings and I on yearly trips—stressing the importance of knowing many cultures, meeting different people, trying diverse foods, and exploring unique cities. I fell in love with travel, with the history, the plane food, the sights, the languages, and the traditions. But what I have fallen in love with most are the hotels. I’ve had a coup
Apr 30
CULTURE
The Ethical Dilemma of Taking the Elevator
How many floors is enough? By Julia Palor It’s simple: You get out of a boring lecture, and the first thing you do is head straight to your dorm to recharge. Depending on what floor you’re on, you take the elevator or maybe the stairs. As a seventh-floor resident (and a previous tenth-floorer), the elevator is my go-to. As an avid elevator user, I’m often in the middle of some pretty awkward conversations. (I swear I’m not listening on purpose, but we’re literally shoulder
7 days ago
To Speak or to Die
Why Kant & Augustine Would Want You to Tell Them You Love Them By Angelica Marin Graphic by Arrow Kempthorne Immanuel Kant’s moral pillars are among the best known in philosophy, much like St. Augustine's. These two ethical powerhouses can seem very different, yet their teachings share two key maxims: universality and intention. Universality means their rules apply to everyone, and intention meaning they believe intention carries more weight than consequence. Let’s say, for
Sep 25
The Dinner Party That Changes Everything: Olivia Wilde Bets It All on The Invite
By Lheyaa Mathivanan (Left) Penelope Cruz, (right) Olivia Wilde. Courtesy of A24 “Do you guys want to do this thing that will kind of be like an off-Broadway play?” That was Olivia Wilde’s pitch to Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz, and Edward Norton for The Invite, a dinner party gone so delightfully wrong. Fresh off a Sundance premiere that triggered a frantic bidding war, Wilde brought her high-stakes directorial venture to IFF Boston. There, she sat down with six local college s
Jul 5
OPINIONS
“The Easy Major”
An examination of the not-so-hidden misogyny disguised as jokes. by Isabella Hobbs Spending time on a college campus or scrolling through social media can almost guarantee that you will encounter the same running joke: certain college majors are “easy.” This joke reflects a cultural bias— a belief that certain fields, specifically humanities-based majors, such as communications, English, hospitality, and teaching, are somehow less impressive. Despite the fact that these maj
Oct 9
Our Claim On Our Culture
Your background doesn’t make you an expert. By: Sophia Ong Photo by: Layan Boulon At the tail end of 2025, a TikTok user posted a video complaining about seeing white people in Asian grocery stores like H-Mart. Holding a (symbolic?) bunch of green onions with two hands, she says she “can’t stop herself from giving snark” to non-Asian shoppers around her. Two sides arose from this issue, as usual on social media. Those agreeing with the user and pointing to instances of racis
Sep 27
The Need to Look Older
Dressing Older Won’t Help Us Grow Up Any Faster By Samantha Rosenberg Photograph by Carina McCallum From blunt bobs to oversized wool coats, young adults are increasingly dressing older than they are. We as humans are biologically wired to seek control and authority, and one way to achieve this is dressing older than our age. I find this to be both completely valid and absolutely ridiculous. Somewhere between beginning college and building a LinkedIn profile, we’ve decided
Apr 24
Press Release & Reviews
The Beach Bag Essential Everyone Will Be Wearing This Summer: Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Collection Review
by Analise Bruno Image via Coco & Eve The hottest thing you can wear this summer isn’t actually a bathing suit—it’s sunscreen that makes you glow like you just got back from the Amalfi Coast. Enter: the Coco & Eve Sunny Honey collection, the line currently turning SPF into the chicest accessory in your beach bag. For years, sunscreen had a reputation problem. Sticky textures, chalky finishes, and that unmistakable “I’m wearing SPF” smell made it feel more like an obligation t
May 22
It’s Her Turn: Christian Bale, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Jessie Buckley Discuss Reanimating Frankenstein’s Bride
After sitting down at an intimate roundtable with Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jessie Buckley, and Christian Bale, I spoke with the trio about reclaiming Frankenstein’s most silent character and bringing bold, modern life to “The Bride!” for a new generation.
Feb 28
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