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Frolicking: A springtime pastime
Frolicking: A springtime pastime
By Layla Evans May 2, 2025
The idea of frolicking is the ideal image of every girl's dream: To bound across an open flower field in a large, flowy dress. But it can be simpler than that — it can be a mere walk or bike ride around town.
5 iconic leads in 2000s rom-coms that revolutionized happy endings
5 iconic leads in 2000s rom-coms that revolutionized happy endings
By Krisha Makharia May 2, 2025
So, the next time you watch a romantic comedy, remember that it’s not only about laughter and the heartwarming moments — it's about discovering a part of yourself in each character's journey.
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Parfait Soliel performs “We Will” at the main stage.
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GALLERY: Culture Blooms in Downtown with Japan Festival Boston
By Sarah Cruz, Photo Co-Editor • May 2, 2025

Japan Festival Boston was held at Boston Common April 26 and 27, welcoming Boston residents to Japanese culture. They hosted many performers, held culture and sustainability workshops, served food and had an array of booths. Attendees walk to the festival. Parfait Soliel performs “We Will” at the main stage. An attendee catches the sign after it detaches due to the wind. Boston University Kendo performs a demonstration. Otafuku Foods prepares Okonomiyaki for attendees during the festival. A cosplayer poses at the Cosplay Fashion Show at the main stage April 27. A shite performs Utai during the festival. The audience watches the performances at the main stage April 27. A member of Parfait Soliel performs “Beginner’s Rock.” Volunteers guide an attendee at the Trash and Recycle Sustainability station at the festival. The host and cosplayer react to the applause of the audience during the Cosplay Death Match.

Senior attack Zach Travaglini (12), who tied the game 8-8 in the second half against the Lafayette College Leopards. The Boston University Terriers beat the Leopards 12-10 in The Patriot League men’s lacrosse semifinals May 2. 
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Terriers defeat Lafayette Leopards 12-10 in thrilling conference semifinal
By Austin Kittrell May 6, 2025
The Patriot League men’s lacrosse playoffs began May 2 with the Boston University Terriers (11-5, 6-2 Patriot League) beating the Lafayette College Leopards (10-6, 5-3 PL) 12-10 in the semifinal.
Alli Lofquist. Lofquist holds Boston University’s indoor and outdoor pole vault records. COURTESY OF BU ATHLETICS
Raising the bar: Alli Lofquist breaks two pole vaulting records, looks forward to Outdoor Championships
By Toby Moses May 2, 2025
Graduate student pole vaulter Alli Lofquist stood at the end of the runway, pole in hand, staring down the opening bar set at 3.52 meters — a height she cleared countless times before during her five-year career at Boston University.
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What’s left if we can’t ask “what if”? | Editorial
What’s left if we can’t ask “what if”? | Editorial
By Editors May 2, 2025
At their best, colleges and universities should serve as a safe haven for freedom of expression, liberty of thought and diversity of ideas. Research is a key component of this lofty, but worthwhile, goal.
“Pizzagate” and how social media has created a pandemic of misinformation | Terms and Conditions
“Pizzagate” and how social media has created a pandemic of misinformation | Terms and Conditions
By Elyse Bloom May 2, 2025

“Hillary Clinton and Democratic Party elites are harboring a child sex trafficking...

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