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A preppy playlist to help you de-stress during finals week

A preppy playlist to help you de-stress during finals week

By Ananya Swaroop April 17, 2025
Whether it’s a quiet spot at Mugar Library, a sunny day at BU Beach or a comfortable dorm room, students are trying everything to be productive — and music is helping them to de-stress.
From TV screen to playlist | Liv Listens

From TV screen to playlist | Liv Listens

By Olivia Stapleton April 17, 2025
If you’re a TV show connoisseur, and we have the same taste, I hope this serves as a helpful guide for some songs to add to your library. If you spot one of your favorite songs but have yet to see the show I associate it with, I hope this encourages you to give it a watch as well. 
A preppy playlist to help you de-stress during finals week

A preppy playlist to help you de-stress during finals week

By Ananya Swaroop April 17, 2025

It is that time of the semester again: With finals right around the corner, Boston University students are slowly replacing their iced coffees with Red Bulls and locking in to study for the exams. Whether...

‘It’s about old friends’: An ode to rewatching

‘It’s about old friends’: An ode to rewatching

By Ruby Voge, Opinion Co-Editor April 16, 2025
The “Barbie” and “Challengers” of the world deserve their silver status, but the tried-and-true favorites will always be gold.
Healing is not linear | The Hard Pills We Hate to Swallow

Healing is not linear | The Hard Pills We Hate to Swallow

By Breanna Pham April 14, 2025
Healing is not about being perfect or being positive all the time. Healing is about sitting in the mess and still believing — somewhere deep inside — that things can get better.
Ask Abby (Or Analise): Why is everyone so scared of a little long distance?

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Why is everyone so scared of a little long distance?

By Analise Bruno, Senior Writer April 13, 2025
It’s so easy to forgo the things you love to do in order to be with the one you love — so easy that you might not even notice. Being apart, in any capacity, forces you to keep committed to yourself.
‘The White Lotus’ season 3 finale was a spiritual experience

‘The White Lotus’ season 3 finale was a spiritual experience

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2025
“The coconut milk is off!” is something I never thought I’d hear Lucius Malfoy say in a Southern accent, but all is fair in love and war in “The White Lotus.” 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Finding calm in chaos: How international students can take care of their mental health during uncertain times

By Ananya Swaroop April 10, 2025
If you are feeling the weight of uncertainty pressing you down, just remember that you will sail through. The job search is brutal. The atmosphere is tense. But you can, and you will, find your way through it.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Romantic or romanticized? What college students really want — but won’t say

April 10, 2025
But deep down, what do college students really want? Connection? Maybe. Freedom? Definitely.  But more than anything, we want clarity — from ourselves and from each other. 
Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Memories in the spotless mind

By Cristina Sepe April 9, 2025
When it comes to memories, there’s value that lies even in the most painful ones. Altogether, this emphasizes the real power of human connection in the face of both love and loss. 
Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist

So, you want to get into vintage fashion? | It’s All Been Done Before

By Erica Schwartz April 9, 2025
So, take a deep breath and trust yourself. Personal style is always a work in progress — especially when you are diving into a whole new branch of fashion culture. Try the things you like and see what sticks.
Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

Happiness is an inside job | The Hard Pills We Hate to Swallow

By Breanna Pham April 8, 2025

A friend once shared something that hit home: “You can’t expect to be happy in a relationship until you’re happy with yourself.”  This truth was hard to swallow.  For years, I searched...

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