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Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (Or Analise): No more silver springs — how to let go and move on from your ex

Analise Bruno March 30, 2025
Enter the half-joke, half-serious concept of “silver springing” someone. It’s the idea that you and all the love you bring with you are unforgettable — like a ghost that will eternally haunt them.
Gianna Horcher | Graphic Artist

The hidden gems of New York Fashion Week | It’s All Been Done Before

Erica Schwartz February 12, 2025
Overall, New York Fashion Week was an incredible experience that I will truly never forget. I’d love to be able to go again and see even more designers. My goal for next year though— network my way to the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s exclusive runway shows.
Ananya Sharda | Graphic Artist

Five seasonal fashion staples you need in your wardrobe

Rachel Yu November 5, 2023
With the cold Boston weather rapidly approaching, it’s imperative that we bundle up in modish ways. This fall and winter are all about decorating ourselves stylishly, with styles inspired from corporate looks and vintage outerwear. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Back in Boston: what to wear this fall

Siena Gordillo September 20, 2023
As we venture further into the season, my fall fashion lineup is fresh on my mind. Here are my outfit picks for some classic Boston outings this year.
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.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Minority Report: Get the Flu Shot

Lincoln Son Currie October 13, 2021
As Americans, we all have a responsibility to do better at getting our flu shots every year, and that includes me.
Yvonne Tang/DFP Staff

Philosophical Soup: Spring is the worst season

Max Ferrandino April 28, 2021
Spring creates more profound problems for those who have allergies, lack heat or suffer from SAD.
woman laying in bed

My perfect sick day

Grace Knoop April 16, 2021
My body is run down and tired after a long semester, so I had myself the ultimate sick day.
The Massachusetts-based company Thermo Fisher has started building freezers designed specifically to store coronavirus vaccines. COURTESY OF RAYSONHO VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Massachusetts company builds freezers for COVID-19 vaccine storage

Juncheng Quan December 9, 2020
If approved, the vaccine will need to be stored at temperatures around negative 70 degrees Celsius, or negative 94 degrees Fahrenheit.
Snow covers the sidewalks at the intersection of Beacon Street and Bay State Road on the eastern edge of BU’s campus. GABRIELA HUTCHINGS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

First major snowstorm of the season will extend into Tuesday morning.

Joel Lau December 2, 2019
Boston is expected to see 6-8 inches of snow by Tuesday morning.
Being sick and away from home can be challenging. Knowing what to buy and where to go is key to staying healthy. PHOTO COURTESY OF PXHERE

Sick and alone: how to stay healthy when away from home

Minali Prasad June 5, 2018

While starting college miles away from home brings independence and feels adventurous and exciting, coming down with the common cold — or worse — can be challenging without mom’s home remedies...

SHEA: Too old for this

Daily Free Press Admin January 30, 2014

It’s probably because of the freezing cold weather and depressingly short days, but I’ve turned into a grumpy, pessimistic introvert lately, and the prospect of six more weeks of winter makes it even...

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