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Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

A mother is a walking miracle | All Thanks to You

Sophia Keohane April 7, 2025
I guess I’ve won the lottery if I’m anything like that — she is undeniably epic. She’s a hard worker with a great sense of humor. She’s loving, kind and has inspired me to become the woman that I am today. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

When you have no calling — and maybe that’s okay

Chloe Saint Mard March 31, 2025
At the end of the day, maybe your passion could simply be creating a life that feels agreeable to you, and that doesn't have to take place in your career. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

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

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.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The price of perfection: How society’s standards are crushing students | The Loop

Hillary Hao January 30, 2025
We measure our worth in grades we receive and the deadlines we meet, but never in the amount of time we take for ourselves. Our hard work comes with the price of neglecting our emotional needs.
Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

‘It’s not so easy writing about nothing’: Patti Smith’s “M Train”

Ruby Voge January 30, 2025
A simple cup of black coffee may be the ultimate symbol of mundanity. Plain and pedestrian — black coffee serves as that quick hit of caffeine before a long day of work or a long night of studying. But in the reflection of the darkness of a simple cup of black coffee, Patti Smith sees a way of life — the life of an artist.
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Imposter syndrome | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka April 8, 2024
Dear Doctors, I’ve been struggling in my classes lately, and I’m starting to think I may not belong at BU. What should I do? Sincerely, Perplexed
Lila Baltaxe | Graphic Artist

How studying went from a chore to my aesthetic

Andrew DiBiasio February 27, 2023
Since returning this semester, I’ve kept up with my “StudyToks” by making day-in-the-life vlogs, study tips and positive mental health videos that keep students going.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

A Room With a View: How high school ruined my approach toward academics

Antonia Lehnert January 31, 2023
While the high-stakes environment of some high schools may give them an elite and noteworthy reputation, it often comes at an extreme cost to the mental and physical wellbeing of students who struggled to cope with academic pressure.
Studying in Mugar

Two-day study period is not enough, students say

Charlotte Lawrence December 2, 2022
Boston University students will have a two day study period this semester to prepare for final exams.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist

What’s spookier: a haunted house or a midterm?

Kritika Iyer October 31, 2022
Which is worse: your midterm or that haunted house your best friend is making you go to?
What is the most interesting thing you did over break?

What is the most interesting thing you did over break?

Veronica Thompson February 9, 2022

Unmasked is the storytelling podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — what is the most interesting thing you did over break? Click...

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OP-ED: Traditional education hinders student activism

Editors January 29, 2021
Universities need to prioritize civic engagement over traditional testing requirements. To do so, service learning needs to be intertwined with academic requirements as to not add to the amount of work we already face.
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