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Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist

So, you want to get into vintage fashion? | It’s All Been Done Before

Erica Schwartz April 9, 2025
So, take a deep breath and trust yourself. Personal style is always a work in progress — especially when you are diving into a whole new branch of fashion culture. Try the things you like and see what sticks.
Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Working towards tomorrow

Sophia Keohane March 6, 2025
These things seem really simple, but they took a lot of effort. The cycle of self-hate is a vicious one, and I’ve realized that breaking away from it  takes a lot of work. 
Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

A social media identity crisis | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer March 4, 2025
I have two separate Instagram accounts: one where I pretend to be effortlessly cool, fun, artsy and have my life together, and one where I’m supposed to be unfiltered, unbothered and free. And yet, here I am — filtering and bothering. 
Jodi Tang | Graphic Artist

Decentering romantic relationships

Chloe Saint Mard February 10, 2025
Somewhere along the line, we were sold the idea that romantic love is the ultimate prize and that being single is some kind of failure. We’ve been conditioned to think that if you're not in a relationship, you're somehow incomplete. But, here’s the truth — romantic love is just one kind of love. It’s not the centerpiece of life unless you make it that way. Honestly, that’s a pretty fragile foundation to build your happiness on.
Gianna Horcher | Graphic Artist

Cozy tunes to keep you warm this winter | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton January 30, 2025
I curated a playlist of songs that make me feel warm, anticipating that I’d need some soothing music to help me get through the next few months of cold temperatures. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Zodiac signs as winter activities: Which one are you? | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer December 8, 2023
There are many different types of winter activities to enjoy, and my suspicion is that they correspond with your zodiac sign. Maybe my winter ritual has a Leo-inspired connection. Who knows? But I’m telling you, our signs tell a lot about who we are as people. Together, we’ll explore which Zodiac sign-based winter activity you should try.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

A day in the life: Taking a trip to Boston’s Snowport

Samantha Marshall December 5, 2023
I took a trip the other day to see what all the hype about Snowport was. To say the least, it lived up to my expectations. After a massive tree lighting ceremony, Seaport was completely transformed into a Hallmark-esque holiday village. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Affordable Adventures: a day in Providence on a student budget

Isabella Lapriore November 17, 2023
Little Rhody may be the smallest state — but Providence is full of some of the most unique food, art, shopping and nightlife in the country. It’s easy for the cost of a day trip to add up, but planning the perfect student-budget friendly adventure is simple when you know the best bang-for-your-buck spots to explore
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Reflecting on the Genshin Impact concert and my journey with video game soundtracks

Keke Gao November 8, 2023
With the release of Genshin Impact globally on Sept. 28, 2020, this wave of anime-style gaming finally hit the U.S., planting Hoyoverse’s lore deep within North America, sprouting and flourishing post-pandemic with a nationwide symphony tour.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Shaggy the Dog and The Lady with the Magic Potion | Things I Learned From Strangers

Lili Culhane October 23, 2023
I like putting together something fun and walking down a random street to some random house party and telling some random people that I love their Wizard of Oz group costume — except their Cowardly Lion, who didn’t even have a tail. I took offense as I believe I would be the Cowardly Lion in my friend group, and let’s just say, I would at the very least wear a tail.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Tips for conquering those first-year university jitters

Margaret Corona June 10, 2023
Regardless of how and when your first days as a Terrier begin, it is essential to remember that all of your feelings about starting college — the goods, the bads and the in-betweens — are valid and normal, and you are not alone!
UNMASKED: What is your halloween costume?

UNMASKED: What is your halloween costume?

Veronica Thompson November 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 Halloween costume? Click here to stream this episode...

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