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Happiness is an inside job | The Hard Pills We Hate to Swallow

Breanna Pham April 8, 2025

A friend once shared something that hit home: “You can’t expect to be happy in a relationship until you’re happy with yourself.”  This truth was hard to swallow.  For years, I searched...

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. 
Boston Playwrights Theatre

Glitter, gators and singing in the swamp: ‘Alligator-a-Phobia in 3D!’ takes the stage at Boston Playwrights’ Theatre

Joanna Malvas April 10, 2023
“Alligator-a-Phobia in 3D!,” a Boston Playwrights’ Theatre production, opened on Thursday, April 6 and will run through Sunday, April 16 at 949 Commonwealth Ave.
Two people sitting on a bench by the Charles River Esplanade. Maya writes about how the Esplanade became a safe, comfortable place for her to decompress this semester. THALIA LAUZON/ DFP FILE

The Esplanade is euphoric

Maya Frankel November 10, 2021
Let’s do our very best to be happy this semester for as long as we can.
my true fairytale film

Still following the butterflies: Memorial film takes angelic spin on tragedy

Sarah Readdean April 20, 2021
"My True Fairytale" — a new film by D. Mitry — was inspired by his teen daughter's untimely death.
pets.of.busm instagram account

BU pet Instagrams, campus dogs spark student joy

Alexandra Lack March 25, 2021
BU terriers find happiness in dogs on campus and pets on student-run instagram @pets.of.busm.
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Diamonds and Rust: Nostalgia’s perks and downfalls

Joel Herbert February 3, 2021
Nostalgia’s good and bad usually exist simultaneously — the bittersweet pain of homecoming. If we are feeling down because of the past, then we need to live more in the moment. However, if we experience joy and happiness from our memories, then we should continue to let it give us hope and meaning.
Andre Salkin

Skate On The Paradigm: Most jobs are bulls—

Andre Salkin September 21, 2020
As predicted by Keynes, productive jobs — those that actually produce wealth — have been significantly overtaken by automatic beings.
British pop duo Oh Wonder, shown in a 2016 performance at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, released their third album “No One Else Can Wear Your Crown” on Friday. COURTESY OF JUSTIN HIGUCHI VIA FLICKR

REVIEW: Oh Wonder sings about love, heartbreak in latest uplifting album

Nancy Jiang February 12, 2020
Oh Wonder released their third studio album, “No One Else Can Wear Your Crown” Friday, using their close relationship with each other to spread love through music.
American singer-songwriter Julia Michaels performs at the Boston House of Blues on Sunday. LIBBY MCCLELLAND/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Emotions run wild during Julia Michaels performance at House of Blues

Dahlia Maleh October 31, 2019
Singer-songwriter Julia Michaels isn’t shy about talking — or singing — about her personal problems, as evidenced in her sold-out show at the House of Blues Saturday.
Julia Michaels released her second EP, titled “Inner Monologue Pt 1,” on Jan. 24. 
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Julia Michaels puts her ‘Inner Monologue’ to music

Austin Pak February 1, 2019
Two-time Grammy nominee Julia Michaels released her second EP, “Inner Monologue Pt 1,” Jan. 24 in the wake of the success of her 2017 debut EP, “Nervous System.”

Ryles Jazz Club serves up classic food, tunes at weekly Sunday brunch

Daily Free Press Admin April 16, 2014

Looking for a way to spend a Sunday afternoon? How about listening to some contemporary jazz music? And, while you’re at it, grabbing some great and hearty classic American continental dishes? If this...

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