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Harmonizing memories: Getting comfortable with new music and beginnings

Olivia Stapleton March 19, 2024
Instead of going on a shopping spree for a new wardrobe or making a list of dorm essentials, the first thing I did this past summer was reorganize all my Spotify playlists. Sadly, I put all that effort into making the perfect college soundtrack only to find myself too busy to listen to it.
Chef Alison Fong, Boston University alum and co-owner of Bon Me, an Asian-inspired food truck, hosted an online cooking tutorial geared toward students living in dorms for BU’s Week of Welcome. COURTESY OF BON ME

BU alum, creator of Bon Me hosts online cooking tutorial for Weeks of Welcome

Madeline Humphrey September 15, 2020
Alison Fong of Boston’s Bon Me food truck offered students simple hacks to making meals in your dorm room.
No Sugar, No Cream: Eminem's cypher is the bare minimum

No Sugar, No Cream: Eminem’s cypher is the bare minimum

Nashid Fulcher October 17, 2017

There was a point in my life at which I was so detached from myself that I thought Eminem was my favorite rapper. His “Slim Shady” persona spoke to me at age 12, giving me joy I didn’t enjoy again...

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EDITORIAL: Taylor Swift’s streaming service would not be successful

Editors March 16, 2017

Taylor Swift, an incredibly popular artist with indisputably catchy music, has been notorious for her adamant opposition to streaming services. The singer/songwriter took her music off of Spotify in 2014...

EDITORIAL: “Lemonade” is amazing, but Adele deserved the Grammy

EDITORIAL: “Lemonade” is amazing, but Adele deserved the Grammy

Editors February 14, 2017

On Sunday night, Adele’s talent was celebrated with five Grammys — album of the year, record of the year, song of the year, best pop vocal album and best pop solo performance. Both “Hello” and...

WILSHERE: Heart strings, guitar strings

WILSHERE: Heart strings, guitar strings

Meredith Wilshere February 9, 2017

“Lemonade” was the reason I didn’t curse out my ex. Following the events of my sophomore spring semester, which would give enough material to sustain any soap opera for the next decade, I found myself...

EDITORIAL: Social media no longer dictates today's celebrity brands

EDITORIAL: Social media no longer dictates today’s celebrity brands

Editors November 17, 2016

For many, our most vivid memories have not been captured on film or in video. They are the intangible moments that haunt us, the ones we have on a never-ending stream in our minds rather than on a screen....

TENTINDO: Celebrity endorsements matter, but not this time

TENTINDO: Celebrity endorsements matter, but not this time

Will Tentindo November 8, 2016

This weekend, Beyoncé and Jay Z hosted a high-profile and free concert in a get-out-the-vote effort to benefit Hillary Clinton. Dozens of other celebrities promoted their own content in support of Clinton...

WILSHERE: Good grief?

WILSHERE: Good grief?

Meredith Wilshere September 19, 2016

I used to believe there was a time limit on heartbreak. After a certain number of days, one could be abstained from their heartbreak and continue their lives as if their heartbreak had no effect on them....

STROINSKI: Kaepernick, Beyoncé and why we hate non-violent protest

STROINSKI: Kaepernick, Beyoncé and why we hate non-violent protest

Anna Stroinski September 8, 2016

Some guy Thoreau once said, “all men recognize … the right to refuse allegiance to, and to resist, the government, when its tyranny or its inefficiency are great and unendurable.” The right to refuse...

TENTINDO: Beyoncé's "Lemonade" lyrics do not excuse online "Rachel" hate

TENTINDO: Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” lyrics do not excuse online “Rachel” hate

Will Tentindo April 27, 2016

Beyoncé premiered her new album, “Lemonade,” Saturday through HBO in an hour-long visual album format and made it available exclusively on Tidal, the streaming service she owns shares in, until Monday...

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