By Ruby Voge, Opinion Co-Editor
• 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.
Journaling became an activity where I could process my feelings without worrying about being misunderstood or judged. While at first it was a way to express my emotions freely, it evolved into something much more. My journals have become an archive of my life — a way to preserve the memories that shape who I am. They allow me to capture the details of each day in a way that no photograph ever could.
In movies with characters who have a disability, the role should always be first considered for people who have the same disability, have lived these experiences and are able to accurately portray them. We need to approach this situation with solutions, so people no longer have to suffer misrepresentation or lack of representation when watching a character they wanted to relate to.
The Boston Globe's "Black History Month Film Festival" featured Thato Rantao Mwosa's "Memoirs of a Black Girl" — a coming-of-age film made to be representative of Mwosa's students in Roxbury.
A good crime movie leaves you in suspense. A great one makes your hands jittery and your heart skip a beat. “The Little Things” — a 2021 film starring Oscar-winners Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto — was just fine.
The new online story-sharing platform “migration tales," led by co-presidents and BU students Yiran Yu and Lara Werneck, aims to eliminate stereotypes and prejudice about migrants, create empathy and foster inclusivity through storytelling.
