Until 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, I will be in constant anticipation. When “The Hobbit” finally begins on the theater screen before me, my childhood will be rekindled. I first read “The Hobbit”...

Since I’ve started college, I’ve been asked the same question over and over again. “What are you majoring in?”And every time I reply with “art history,” I am quickly thrown into a pit of questioning...

College seems to be filled with never-ending moments of stress. It’s a universal sentiment, I’m sure. But that word is an accurate, encompassing, completely perfect summation of my life. I stress about...

College before technology must have been a hell of a lot more productive. Sure, computers make many things in life more convenient — research for an infinite number of subjects and the ability to communicate....

Experiencing autumn in Boston is one of my favorite things about coming to Boston University.  To me, it’s a feeling unlike any other. The leaves change into brilliant hues of yellow, orange and red...

I have never met a person who doesn’t enjoy a good movie now and again. I’m a big movie buff, and I’m always interested in seeing a film, new or old. I owe that proclivity to my older brother and...

I find myself constantly battling with an inner contradiction. I like order. I like to plan things in advance. I have to constantly know of what my day will consist of. That’s obviously unrealistic...

Music has always been an integral part of my life. When I was younger, I would obsess over CDs or be constantly tuned into the radio. When the age of MP3 players emerged, I was hardly without one. In fact,...

You rising freshmen at Boston University are in the same position I was a year ago.  It’s the beginning of a new chapter in life for everyone, but for some it’s the beginning of a larger adventure....