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The Daily Free Press

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A person hiking on a rainy day. Samantha recommends several activities to keep you occupied during overcast skies and rainy weather. COURTESY OF JONAS VANDERMEIREN VIA UNSPLASH

Activities to keep you busy during the gloom

By Samantha Elizondo November 3, 2021
Remember that weather is temporary and you will get through this season.
A person peering out a window on a rainy day. Michelle writes about the impact and authenticity of sad endings in stories and why she prefers them to happy ones. COURTESY OF KRISTINA TRIPKOVIC VIA UNSPLASH

Why I prefer sad endings over happy ones

By Michelle Tian November 2, 2021
Real life is not perfect, and I want at least a glimmer of that in the stories we love.
A scene from “Shaun of the Dead.” Director Edgar Wright’s debut film makes for a unique union of comedy and horror, strengthened by witty dialogue and trademark visual comedy. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Cinephilia: Re-visiting ‘Shaun of the Dead,’ the model horror-comedy

By Andrew Harwood November 1, 2021
Perhaps what is most genuine about the film is the comedy that comes from the horror.
A made bed. Veronica questions the reasons behind why so many people insist on routinely making their bed. COURTESY OF HIROSHI KIMURA VIA UNSPLASH

Why do we make our beds?

By Veronica Thompson November 1, 2021
So make your bed or don’t make your bed. It’s your choice.
A stack of books. Lynn shares five books that will soon be adapted for television and movies — and that you should read before they do. COURTESY OF KIMBERLY FARMER VIA UNSPLASH

Five books to read before they hit the screen

By Lynn Chu November 1, 2021
Here are five books to read before they hit the big screen in the near future.
Haunted house decorations in Beacon Hill. For much of her life, Michelle’s love for the Christmas season has heavily outweighed her appreciation for Halloween and Autumn, but now is starting to warm up to all the little gems that come with the season. CLARE ONG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

An apology to Halloween and to autumn

By Michelle Tian October 28, 2021
Autumn is the season of evenings with warm drinks, warm hugs and even warmer smiles.
Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. Maya recounts a few trips around Boston that she and her roommate Sam have taken this Fall semester. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Maya and Sam: Boston edition

By Maya Frankel October 27, 2021
Boston is the best place to become your best self. Take advantage of the city during your time here.
A bowl of oatmeal. Morgan shares her oatmeal recipe that she swears will have you addicted. COURTESY OF SUSAN WILKINSON VIA UNSPLASH

The oats you can’t help but become addicted to

By Morgan Macphee October 27, 2021
I fall asleep now dreaming of the next morning since this is when I make my oats.
A person working out. Grace turned to YouTube fitness channels to guide her for a week of exercises. COURTESY OF JONATHAN BORBA VIA UNSPLASH

A week of YouTube workouts

By Grace Knoop October 26, 2021
Overall, it was a good week of workouts, and I felt stronger by the end of it.
A pair of UGG boots. Melina writes about why she thinks the furry boots are an unattractive and impractical choice of winter footwear. COURTESY OF THIBAULT PENIN VIA UNSPLASH

Let’s be honest: UGGs are ugly

By Melina Nguyen October 26, 2021
I stand by my unwavering hatred towards the sheepskin boots.
weekly agenda

Planning my worries away

By Ilana Keusch October 25, 2021
I cannot plan my way out of future uncertainty and I need to accept that.
Coffee beans in a mug

An inspired coffee routine

By Bailey Clark October 25, 2021
From coffee to letter signatures to peanut butter cookies, our loved ones undeniably impact even our simplest interactions with the world.
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