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Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

Four films to get you into the spring spirit

Cristina Sepe March 25, 2025
Each one has hints of spring in their own ways, but they always know how to make me excited for the seasons to change. Here are four recommendations to help you get into the spring spirit!
Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

‘It’s not so easy writing about nothing’: Patti Smith’s “M Train”

Ruby Voge January 30, 2025
A simple cup of black coffee may be the ultimate symbol of mundanity. Plain and pedestrian — black coffee serves as that quick hit of caffeine before a long day of work or a long night of studying. But in the reflection of the darkness of a simple cup of black coffee, Patti Smith sees a way of life — the life of an artist.
Assistant field hockey coach Liz Ryan in a game against American University in 2019. Ryan came back to Boston University after three years to join the coaching staff of the BU field hockey team. COURTESY OF LIZ RYAN

Back from across the pond, Liz Ryan returns to BU field hockey as assistant coach

Gabby Church September 13, 2024
Former Boston University field hockey player Liz Ryan has returned three years later as an assistant coach for the storied and successful program.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Oxford unveiled: a journey through Harry Potter magic, culinary delights and punting adventures

Keira Footer November 26, 2023
With its captivating architecture and abundance of activities, Oxford ensures you’ll never have a dull moment. Visiting this small city last April was one of the best trips I have ever been on –– and I highly recommend adding it to your travel bucket list.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Revived by lesbians: the British soap opera we should all be watching

Lina Barclay October 12, 2023
If you’re like most well-adjusted Americans, you’ve probably never heard of the 38-year-old BBC soap opera “EastEnders'' in your life. But — I explained to the confused Danielle, a Bristol native I met during my brief stint as a cashier at a barbecue restaurant in England — I’m not like other Yanks.
Alex Bonnington plays in a match against the College of the Holy Cross on Wednesday

Alex Bonnington will never call it ‘soccer’

Gabby Church October 2, 2023
Over 4,000 miles separate the three cities that Alex Bonnington has called home in the last two years. He left his hometown of Rotherham and came across the pond to play soccer for Duke University in Durham, North Carolina last year, and after a season hampered by injury, he transferred to Boston University. This fall, he’s earned consistent minutes with the Terriers as the men’s soccer program looks to build on one of its strongest starts in recent history.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Title races … again

Benjamin Lee April 25, 2023
In this week's edition of The Mezzala, columnist Benjamin Lee breaks down the tightly contested title races in Germany and England.
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BU expands study abroad for STEM students

Sonya Carson March 22, 2023
Boston University is introducing several new classes within study abroad programs in upcoming semesters that will open up opportunities for STEM students to learn overseas.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: The World Cup and its new iconic moments

Benjamin Lee December 9, 2022
In a special edition of The Mezzala, columnist Benjamin Lee recaps every group in the World Cup, how we got to the knockout stage and the morality of the "Qatar World Cup."
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist

What Queen Elizabeth II’s Death Could Mean for the Future of Jamaican-British Relations | Foreign Affairs

Emilia Cox October 17, 2022
Despite centuries of committing some of the most horrific crimes known to mankind, a formal apology to the people of Jamaica — much less any form of financial reparations — has yet to be issued by the British Crown.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: The two sides of Manchester

Benjamin Lee October 4, 2022
In this week's edition of The Mezzala, Benjamin Lee looks at both sides of Manchester: Haaland's dominance with City and United's struggles.
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The Red Corner: UFC London returns

Charles Moore March 16, 2022
Columnist Charles Moore previews the UFC's return to London.
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