By Anju Miura An image of a striped dress polarized what felt like the entirety of social media in 2015. Millions of people were debating whether or not it was blue and black or gold and white, and while the crazy dress debate may have seemed meaningless, there is something to be learned from it: […]
Read More →By Katrina Liu Cliche quotes are my least favorite thing on earth, but there is one that I can handle because of how true it is: “laughter is the best medicine.” The reason I stand behind this quote with my whole heart is because of all the times in my life that it has proven […]
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By Leigh Brandt Just like that, six weeks have passed in Boston and I am anticipating my visit back to my homeland, the Jersey Shore. While first thoughts may evoke images of Snooki and other cast members from MTV’s hit show, I must rightfully defend Monmouth County and disprove any pre-existing ideas of those not […]
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By Alia Al-Chalabi These meringue cookies are the perfect combination of a sugary pick me up and an easy snack. Just be sure you don’t throw out the yolks! Ingredients 2 cups of powdered sugar 6 egg whites (save the egg yolks for a full flavored omelet or to make creme brulee) ¼ teaspoon […]
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By Dylan Hubert Every year, as the leaves start to fall and pumpkins start to come out, I quickly realize it is finally the time of the year for Halloween spooks and scares. Halloween is the time of year where everyone stays in on their Friday nights to watch all of their favorite Halloween-themed movies. […]
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By Aasha Amber Bhatnagar Witches and warlocks and spells, oh my! With Halloween coming closer and closer, what could be more halloween-y than visiting the town that just happens to be named “Witch City,” just 40 minutes from Boston? Infamously known for the Salem Witch Trials in which many were falsely accused of witchcraft during […]
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By Ryan LaRosa Boston is home to a wide variety of specialty coffee shops and roasters. In recent years, the scene has grown across the city, with some older shops expanding to multiple locations and new shops popping up quickly. Here at Boston University, Starbucks is a mainstay, with many locations across campus. While convenient, […]
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By Autumn Moon Walking in the front door of my house, I saw The New York Times sprawled on my family’s kitchen table, as it often was. As is a habit of mine, I picked it up and briefly scanned the headlines. I’ve always felt a sense of reassurance from print publications like the Times, […]
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By Katrina Liu One of the best things about being a student at Boston University is the delicious restaurants around us on campus and in the City of Boston. However, that is also one of our greatest downfalls. As we keep going to the Korean restaurants in Allston or purchasing coffee and bagels from Pavement, […]
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By Anju Miura Living in a dorm can be daunting. Students who may not value cleanliness the same way are forced to share communal spaces and neat-freaks might feel like they can never escape from messy bathrooms and loud roommates or neighbors. It is a lack of morality to use common areas disrespectfully, but there […]
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