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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. 
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.
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.
Annika Morris | Graphic Artist

Brittany Broski: Fangirl to ‘That Girl’ | Stop Scrolling

Madison Forrest November 28, 2023
Brittany Broski's captivating personality has elevated her from fan girl, to "that" girl.
A JetBlue Airways plane leaves from Logan International Airport in Boston. The airline announced plans to offer nonstop flights from Boston to Dublin and Paris beginning April 2024. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New affordable non-stop flights to Dublin, Paris to start in spring

Jennifer Lambert November 17, 2023
JetBlue Airways announced new non-stop flights from Boston to Dublin, Ireland and Paris, France starting in spring 2024, with some round trip fares starting at $399, according to an Oct. 25 press release. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Euro summer’: Do travelers value experience or appearance?

Lea Rivel November 17, 2023
Seeing posts about European travel and its commodification made me realize that “Euro summer” is about more than just vacationing. The phenomenon has brought to light travelers’ ability — or lack thereof — to be culturally sentient and understand the world around them in a nuanced way, even if in limited quantities.
The South Entrance to the Global Programs office. Many pre-med students find it difficult to fit a study abroad experience into their academic curriculum. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Pre-med students face unique study abroad challenges

Corinne Davidson November 17, 2023
Every prospective student at Boston University gets the same study abroad spiel. There’s something for everyone, a tour guide says walking backwards along Bay State Road. 
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Hollywood Fight Nights celebrates St. Patrick’s Day at Agganis Arena

Mark Fraenkel March 19, 2023
Hollywood Fight Nights Boston brought live boxing to Agganis Arena the day for a St. Patrick's Day celebration to host seven home-grown boxers and Ireland's Callum Walsh in the main event.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist

The Four Belt Era: The G.W.O.A.T. Debate

Eli Cloutier February 10, 2023
As women's boxing becomes more prominent, several names have emerged as contenders for the title of G.W.O.A.T. -- the Greatest Woman of All Time. Columnist Eli Cloutier discusses his ranking of the best woman boxers in the sport.
Boston City Hall at Congress Street on Nov. 2. After a postponed vote, a City Council meeting on Wednesday passed a redistricting map. YITONG LI/DFP STAFF

Updated precinct map passes in City Council majority vote

Emilia Wisniewski November 3, 2022
An amended redistricting map was passed in a Wednesday City Council meeting following a postponed vote that further delayed the approval process.
Pipes under a sink. Study abroad students in Dublin, Ireland through BU Global Programs reported “green” water in their residence hall, followed by 90 hours without hot water and a day without running water. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF

Study abroad students in Dublin report ‘green’ water at residence hall

Talia Lissauer April 7, 2022
“It's not a poison or chemical problem. It's just a normal water treatment," said BU Study Abroad's director.
Jack-O’-Lanterns. As Boston prepares to celebrate Halloween this year, many residents are opting to get in the spooky spirit with smaller gatherings and parties. LUWA YIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Halloween festivities creep back into Boston, still more subdued than pre-COVID

Jit Ping Lee October 21, 2021
As we approach Halloween on Oct. 31, the City of Boston is preparing to celebrate the holiday. 
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