Ryan’s Roast: Blue State Coffee
Blue State Coffee is a BU West Campus staple serving up freshly roasted beans and quick bites.
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3 things that make Allston different from other college party neighborhoods
While visiting my friend, I felt like I was in an alternate universe, which was only exacerbated by the fact that everyone was wearing L.L. Bean. Where was T. Anthony’s?
Read More →BU Dorms as ‘Full House’ Characters
After this year’s housing selection, BU students really know what it means to be living in a “Full House.”
Read More →A playlist from West to East
Have you ever had to walk from West to East campus? With the walk time averaging between 20-30 minutes (it can be a quick walk if you are late, trust me), it can get pretty boring without some music playing. Below is a playlist consisting of songs that I listen to on the daily […]
Read More →Homesickness 2.0: What happens when you miss your city
About three weeks into the semester, homesickness hit me. The newness of college was wearing off, my workload was building up, and suddenly being away from my family didn’t hold the same appeal that it did in August. For a week I groaned and sulked and felt bad for myself, but eventually I got over […]
Read More →6 places in Boston to hang out with dogs
We all miss our dogs sometimes. Even people who don’t own dogs jump at the chance to hang out with some. When I first got to Boston, I realized there are a few spots with particularly high dog populations where you can hang out with them after class. Here are the top spots around Boston to […]
Read More →Boston’s best local thrift stores
With cooler weather setting in, it’s time to think about getting some new threads. Fall offers the opportunity for lots of layering and creativity with each outfit, without having to cover it all with a huge coat. Of course you could go to Newbury Street or any number of Boston’s great shops, but the way […]
Read More →Where to eat in Allston after a late night out
When it’s 2 a.m., the party is dry, your crew is hungry and most of the restaurants are closed, it’s time to check out the best late night food spots on Commonwealth Avenue. Crossing the Bering Strait to your dorms after the BU Shuttle has stopped running will require some refueling, but luckily I’ve got […]
Read More →5 things not to do in your dorm room
If you currently live in West Campus, then you may or may not still have war flashbacks of the infamous Rich Hall 10th floor fire of 2017. Students had to evacuate West Campus (Rich Hall especially, because someone’s mattress was on fire). All of my friends and I live in Rich, and at first we […]
Read More →How to be a productive procrastinator
With finals season coming around, work tends to pile up and it can be hard to stay focused at all times. Sometimes not studying can be a good thing, especially when you need to clear your head or get other things done. Procrastination doesn’t have to be a bad thing if you do it right, […]
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