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A clothing rack at the Goodwill store on West Campus features Halloween costumes and accessories. As Halloween celebrations extend across two weekends, students are split between prioritizing sustainability by thrifting and reusing outfits and opting for convenient choices like quick online purchases. AVA RUBIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

Students weigh sustainability, convenience in Halloween costume choices

Martina Nacach Cowan Ros October 30, 2024
As Halloween celebrations extend across two weekends, students are split between prioritizing sustainability and opting for convenient costume choices — some turned to thrifting and reusing, while others are sticking to quick online buys.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

From thrift to thrill: Sustainable costume shops in Boston for your wallet and the earth

Abigail Stocker October 23, 2024
Halloween is approaching, which means last-minute costume purchases are on the rise.
The Boston University Police station. This week’s crime logs include multiple attempts to commit crime, public demonstrations, and shoplifting. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Sept. 2 – Sept. 6

Charlie Johnson September 10, 2024
This week's crime logs include public demonstrations, shoplifting and prisoner transportation.
Ariana Lim | Senior Graphic Artist

Pajamas on the plane: A journey finding a cute and casual airplane outfit

Samantha Marshall March 4, 2024
After searching multiple Parisian fashion guides, including Conde Nast’s “What to Wear in Paris, According to French Fashion Designer Jeanne Damas,” I decided my best move would be to find a good pair of jeans or a pair of comfortable cargos with an oversized sweater. So, I decided to venture out into Boston to find a new pair of “go-to” traveling pants.
People browsing a stall of vintage clothes at Fenway Flea near Time Out Market. Thrifting and browsing flea markets have emerged as popular pastimes over the last few years in Boston. ISABELLA OLAND/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Flea markets blossom in post-pandemic Boston

Ragad Babiker October 12, 2023
Fenway Flea, a market hosting small businesses and independent artists, is one of many flea markets emerging in Boston. These up-and-coming shopping hubs have had a surge in popularity, promoting a wide variety of unique finds.
The Glorious Sons playing at Paradise Rock Club in Boston. The band is rebuilding an American audience after COVID-19. DAISY LEVINE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘A Funny Thing Happened’ to The Glorious Sons in 2020 — now they’re back on track

Daisy Levine September 19, 2023
“This band loves Boston a lot,” said Brett Emmons, lead singer of The Glorious Sons, who brought their Glory tour to Paradise Rock Club on Sept. 14.
The Goodwill store in West Campus. Since 2009, BU has partnered with Goodwill for the “Goodwill, Not Landfill” program, diverting otherwise reusable things away from landfills. LYNN ASARE-BEDIAKO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

If you’re looking to live city life sustainably, check out these eco-friendly businesses around BU

Mara Mellits June 2, 2023
"Every little bit we do contributes to not just our bodies, but the planet that we all share as well," said Live Alive Cafe CEO Bryan Timko. Live Alive is one of the many businesses around BU's campus that promote sustainable city-life.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Spring cleaning and decluttering sustainably — dorm style

Isabella Lapriore March 31, 2023
The realization sets in, come the second semester, that your closet is full of clothes you no longer love. When this happens, it’s time for spring cleaning.
Goodwill

Students raise concerns about ‘costume culture’s’ impact on the environment

Yoko Zhu October 27, 2022
During Halloweekend some turn to alternative methods of buying costumes for cost-effectiveness and sustainability
clothing items in a thrift store

Boston’s thrift stores talk growing student interest

Ramsey Khalifeh April 29, 2021
Boston thrift stores reflect on growing business, as well as the sustainable aspects of the business.
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BU students win sustainability innovation grants, tackle climate change from new angles

Divya Sood March 23, 2021
Seven student projects won grants from Innovate@BU and BU Sustainability to tackle climate change.
Clara Kim/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Settling the debate: East vs. West Campus

Editors November 17, 2020
East and West Campus both have their thorns and roses. Unfortunately, COVID-19 makes these roses a lot less vibrant when we sit in our dorms all day.
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