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Fake it till you make it: Confidence can get you far in life

Fake it till you make it: Confidence can get you far in life

By Gabriella Galbadis, Contributing Writer October 20, 2025
It’s easier to begin in a positive headspace or at least present yourself with courage — even if it is not how you truly feel. Success will follow promptly. I still remind myself of these concepts as I continue to grow as a college student — for insecurity is only human. However, by pretending to feel confident, I have begun to believe it — and discovered there is no reason why I shouldn’t be.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Smiles, laughs and whole lot of yarn: Winding down and finding peace with Off The Hook BU

By Nino Machavariani March 21, 2025
The moment you step in, you’re welcomed into a cozy, inviting atmosphere where people sit together, chatting and crocheting. There’s an immediate warmth — an unspoken understanding that here, you can just be.
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Adult Life | Doctor’s Orders

By Luc Ljoka November 17, 2024
Dear Doctors, I’m graduating this semester, and I’m really anxious about going into the working world. I don’t feel ready at all. What should I do? Sincerely, Perplexed
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Dreams | Doctor’s Orders

By Luc Ljoka February 14, 2024
Dear Doctors, I’ve been having a lot of disturbing dreams lately. Is there any reason for this? Sincerely, Perplexed
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Facebook parent pages might be better left offline | On the Record

By Addison Schmidt November 14, 2023
The latest debacle on the Boston University Parents Page over the "Shut It Down For Palestine" protest shows how Facebook parents page enable the coddling of college-aged children.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

‘It Follows’ and the insidious nature of time | Misunderstood Media

By Emma Holtmann May 1, 2023
Imagine if a deadly curse hit the suburbs, and to your parent’s dismay, it’s transmitted through sexual intercourse. Tinder becomes obsolete. It’s a bleak world. The 2014 thriller ‘It Follows’ takes sexual frustration to a new level.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Everybody hates ‘mother!’ | Misunderstood Media

By Emma Holtmann March 28, 2023
Upon its initial release in 2017, Darren Aronofsky’s film “mother!” received extremely low critical and public reception. It was then presented with the mark of death: an “F” CinemaScore grade — and I think I know why.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby: Mental health in your dating life

By Michelle Grullon March 15, 2023
We are all dealing with something, so it's not shocking when you encounter a romantic partner who may face some problems. 
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Mayoral misinformation— a time capsule back to the 19th century

By Editors April 6, 2022
Boston may have been progressive enough to elect Wu, but it hasn’t been progressive enough to treat her with basic human decency. 
Haley Alvarez-Lauto / DFP Staff

Highway to Health: Food allergies are my concern — and yours

By Bailey Salimes February 11, 2022
No person should feel like an annoyance or a complication because of an immune reaction they cannot control.
Lorre Wolf expose, student complaints about DAS

‘Dismissive’ and ‘unempathetic’: Students claim unjust treatment from BU Disability and Access Services director Lorre Wolf

By Lauren Rowlands January 28, 2022
Students claim DAS office is excessively bureaucratic, Wolf to be "abusive in her power over disabled students."
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Let Your Hair Down: Worrying is illogical

By Hannah Bohn November 30, 2021
At times, it can be exceedingly difficult to rip free from the icy grip of stress — a force that can easily consume our minds and dictate our behaviors.
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