By Olivia Ritter I’m sure you’re hearing this everywhere: good ways to prepare yourself for finals. But, I’m going to tell you how I will be preparing for finals and if you want to make my routine yours, be my guest. After four semesters as a college student, I have a pretty steady way of […]
Read More →By Katrina Liu When I talk to people and ask how their college experience was, it varies. But every single person mentions how difficult their first semester was. I didn’t understand what they meant, until now. As my first semester at Boston University closes out, I have some parting thoughts and tidbits of advice before […]
Read More →By Katrina Liu What are you doing at this moment? Are you thinking about that test you probably failed in calculus earlier today, or are you thinking about tomorrow afternoon, when you can finally unwind and set your brain free? Whatever you’re thinking about, it is very likely that it’s not what you’re doing in […]
Read More →By Leigh Brandt As I scroll through Instagram I am continuously greeted by Instagram Stories of uplifting quotes from friends, family and people I follow, each offering words of inspiration or guidance. While many times those quotes are powerful on their own, they urge action — more action than just comments or likes. At a […]
Read More →By Autumn Moon Sometimes I find myself fumbling with my sweater or fixing my hair. As much as I like to tell myself I do this all for me, I have come to realize that I wouldn’t be so worried about my appearance if I didn’t care what other people thought. This has lead me […]
Read More →By Alia Al-Chalabi You may be wondering: Why do cheesy baked potatoes need a recipe? Well, if you just make a few minor tweaks to your favorite baked potato recipe, I promise they will end up tasting better than you could have ever imagined. Ingredients Russet potatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil per potato 1 […]
Read More →By Leigh Brandt About a year ago, I jumped on the bandwagon and purchased my very own pair of AirPods. Saying goodbye to my previous headphones was a bit of a game-changer for me — no longer was I tied down by tangled cords and worries about whether my iPhone was compatible with the new […]
Read More →By Sophia Yakumithis Has your MacBook short circuited during midterms? Well, if it hasn’t, good for you. Mine has. The calamity occurred on a Tuesday afternoon. I had two exams to prepare for: one on Wednesday and one on Thursday. The Wednesday exam involved math, so I decided to take the L. I needed to […]
Read More →By Leigh Brandt People often pay the most attention to long-distance romantic relationships. But what about long-distance friendships? Is there anyone there to advocate for them? Here’s a bit on my own experience: Post-boarding school separation anxiety, I made conscious efforts to see my best friend as much as I could. Before college, we had […]
Read More →By Aasha Amber Bhatnagar As a student on a budget, buying trendy clothes can be a challenge. Fashionable new clothing can be expensive and most trends don’t last very long, turning your expensive clothing into last season’s leftovers. Though every once in a while it’s nice to treat yourself, sometimes spending less to get more […]
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