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Jodi Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

REVIEW: ‘Hello Beautiful’ | Required Reading

Hazel Nystrom April 7, 2025
 If you have sisters like I do, this book will absolutely make you cry. If you don’t have sisters, you’ll probably still cry, too.“Hello Beautiful” is emotional, and your heart will break alongside the Padavano sisters. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

When you have no calling — and maybe that’s okay

Chloe Saint Mard March 31, 2025
At the end of the day, maybe your passion could simply be creating a life that feels agreeable to you, and that doesn't have to take place in your career. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Why your partner isn’t your therapist — and thank goodness for that

Analise Bruno March 24, 2025
Mental health also looks different for everyone. Sometimes, your struggle could come off as being dismissive or moody to outsiders who aren’t aware of your situation. Being as open as you’re comfortable will only allow your relationships, romantic and not, to prosper.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Lessons from abroad — and beyond | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer January 26, 2025
What I wrote in my journal abroad didn’t seem worth sharing since many entries were half-formed thoughts. But there’s more there than I initially realized. I wrote for the hell of it — which, I think, is the best type of writing. Now, I'm diving into my unfiltered journal entries from abroad — they’re raw, real and vulnerable. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Say goodbye to letting relationships dictate your self-confidence | My Heart Will Go On

Lily Smokler April 9, 2024
Relationships can teach you how to fall in love with yourself. They provide someone else’s perspective as a lens to view yourself in ways that you wouldn’t have otherwise. Once you lose that relationship, it causes you to lose that confidence because the person who once reassured you, is no longer there. This became difficult for me, as the pressure that I placed on my relationship had derived from my deeper insecurities to begin with. 
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.
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.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Understanding the comfort show

Ariadna Sandoval March 3, 2023
Everybody has a comfort show, the show you always go back to  — even though you’ve watched it more times than you could count. It can be a means for relaxation or happiness, a catalyst to a flow of childhood memories or merely a way to maintain stability in a busy lifestyle.
UNMASKED: What is your style?

UNMASKED: What is your style?

Veronica Thompson January 30, 2023

Unmasked is the storytelling podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — what is your favorite food? Click here to stream this episode of “Unmasked”...

Pitch your favorite movie or TV show

Pitch your favorite movie or TV show

Veronica Thompson April 27, 2022

Unmasked is the storytelling podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — what is your favorite movie or TV show and why should we watch it? Click...

What is your idea of home?

What is your idea of home?

Veronica Thompson March 2, 2022

Unmasked is the storytelling podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — what is your idea of home? Click here to stream this episode of “Unmasked”...

Mt. Joy Spotify

Mt. Joy proves some high school loves shouldn’t die

Payton Renegar October 12, 2021
Their songs offered me words of encouragement and a sense of nostalgia.
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