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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Golden sunsets to golden leaves: Trading summer nostalgia for fall possibilities

Isabella Panichi September 18, 2024
At this moment, all I can feel is uneasiness and nostalgia. I always feel this way as summer disappears behind me, vanishing not necessarily with the weather but as a concept only present so long as you acknowledge it. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

How to shine through seasonal depression | Editorial

Editors November 30, 2023
Seasonal depression, despite what some may say, is very real and affects many people every year, here are some ways you can try to shine through your seasonal depression this winter.
Monet Ota | Senior Graphic Artist

Surviving Sunday in Salem: Prepare for disappointment

Gabriella Di Dea October 26, 2023
It’s officially Spooky Season. What better way to spend it than in the spookiest place of all, Salem? Sunday is definitely a busier day to visit Salem, but nevertheless, I grabbed a good friend, bought a $10 commuter rail ticket, and was on my way.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

A love letter to fall | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer October 24, 2023
It's that time of the year again — fall is here, and I just have to gush about my absolute favorite season. When the leaves turn red and orange and the air becomes crisper, my heart feels lighter, and my sweaters get heavier.
Samantha Sanders | Graphic Artist

“Gilmore Girls” aesthetic and the fueled romanticization of fall

Isabella Panichi October 17, 2023
There is something about autumn that induces the feminine urge to buy an expensive coffee or tea, read books, study well and maybe fall in love.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Something about spring

Bailey Clark February 15, 2022
Nothing compares to the transition from winter to spring.
A pumpkin spice frappuccino. Frances writes about her love for the Fall beverage and explains why it’s her biggest character flaw. COURTESY OF BARB WATSON VIA FLICKR

Why pumpkin spice frappuccinos are my biggest character flaw

Frances Beedon November 14, 2021
There’s something about Pumpkin Spice Frappuccinos that I just can’t help but love.
A dark sky. The season of cold, windy weather and waning daylight is upon Boston, during which seasonal affective disorder begins for many people. Payton shares some tips to keep spirits high during this period. COURTESY OF TOLGA AHMETLER VIA UNSPLASH

This storm is blowing in, but it’s not the Nor’easter

Payton Renegar November 4, 2021
Here are some things I do to weather the storm of seasonal depression.
Haunted house decorations in Beacon Hill. For much of her life, Michelle’s love for the Christmas season has heavily outweighed her appreciation for Halloween and Autumn, but now is starting to warm up to all the little gems that come with the season. CLARE ONG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

An apology to Halloween and to autumn

Michelle Tian October 28, 2021
Autumn is the season of evenings with warm drinks, warm hugs and even warmer smiles.
arnold arboretum

Boston on a budget: autumn edition

Eden Mor October 19, 2021
Explore all that Boston has to offer because you’ll be trudging through the snow before you know it.
hozier song on spotify

Song Spotlights: Fall Edition

Katrina Liu October 18, 2021
This is the soundtrack to my fall.
West Campus dining hall. The Marciano Commons and West Campus dining halls served Thanksgiving meals Thursday to students who stayed on campus. SERENA YU/ DFP FILE

BU invites students to Thanksgiving meals at Marciano, West this year

Emily Stevenson December 2, 2020
Students who remained on Boston University’s campus for Thanksgiving Recess were able to dine at Marciano Commons and West Campus dining halls from Nov. 25 to 29 for autumn-themed meals.
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