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Iris Ren | Graphic Artist

Boston in music represents a place of personal reflection

By Mandy Donahoe November 5, 2024
The city of Boston sparks creative inspiration. From Transcendentalist poetry to “Good Will Hunting,” the city of Boston has moved artists and creators for decades.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

REVIEW: ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ painted my ears technicolor

By Sophie Shatzky November 5, 2024
Due to the success of  “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST,” Tyler’s highly anticipated eighth studio album has been subject to many expectations.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

REVIEW: ‘The Apprentice’ explores Trump’s origins, but Cohn steals the show

By Rachel Bernstein November 4, 2024
“The Apprentice” isn’t the Donald Trump story you’re expecting. Rather than a behind-the-scenes look into Trump’s 15-season reality show of the same name, the film follows the story of how attorney Roy Cohn shaped Trump into the figure we know today. 
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

REVIEW: Breaking the Cinderella illusion in ‘Anora’

By Isabella Laikin November 4, 2024
Ani’s blend of street-smart grit, humor and vulnerability captivates from the outset of the film. Ani is not a one-dimensional figure — she’s complex, flawed and deeply human, challenging stereotypes attached to sex work.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Your guide to navigating campus on crutches

By Samantha Marshall November 4, 2024
After three weeks on crutches due to a sports injury that ended in hip surgery, I suddenly found myself facing everyday challenges that made the walkable city of Boston, unwalkable. I wanted to share some advice for anyone else who finds themselves on crutches in the middle of the semester. 
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Opposites attract, until they talk politics — do party lines matter in relationships?

By Analise Bruno November 3, 2024
Dear Abby: Election Day is coming up, and I’m kind of annoyed at my boyfriend. He’s voting against my political party. I told him that this makes me upset given some of the opposing candidate’s policies, but he won’t listen. I know I should probably agree to disagree, but that doesn’t sit right with me. Do you think we’ll ever be able to get past this? 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The crush industry is dying

By Sophia Keohane November 1, 2024
The vision of my crush-life felt like one of those black and white cowboy movies where the tumbleweeds dance across the screen. Or maybe an attic full of cobwebs.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Dressing for my playlist | It’s All Been Done Before

By Erica Schwartz October 30, 2024
Saying that fashion and music influence each other feels almost as obvious as saying that the sky is blue. Analyzing the intersection between fashion and music is not a new concept.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Workaholism isn’t sustainable, especially at BU | The Perfectly Imperfect Human Condition

By Lillian Chapman October 30, 2024
Part of what drew me to BU in the first place was its prestige and the ability to set its students up for success. I’ve had the privilege of being part of amazing organizations and taking classes with renowned professors. Indeed, the environment I’m in helped me find direction in what I want to do in life. But I also think it’s crushed me within the confines of career obsession.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Upbeat songs to boost your confidence during midterms | Liv Listens

By Olivia Stapleton October 29, 2024
These days I feel like I’m in a constant sprint towards Thanksgiving, which is so late this year that when we come back from break, it’s already time for finals. 
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

The heartbreak of growing apart: Why friendship breakups cut deep

By Keira Footer October 28, 2024
We all like to believe that regardless of how many romantic partners come and go, our true friends will stick around no matter what. This is why friendship breakups often hurt more than regular breakups. While romance is usually complex, you’d think friendships would be anything but. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Horror cinema’s chilling legacy from silent films to scream queens

By Isabella Laikin October 28, 2024
With Halloween approaching, grab your comfort blanket, prepare to cover your eyes and get ready to scream, because horror films have a long and chilling history that will leave you completely spellbound.
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