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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. 
OTTO Pizza on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston University’s West Campus. SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE

Boston restaurants to look forward to this Fall

Madeline Humphrey June 12, 2020
As Boston University gears up to reopen campus this Fall, many restaurants on and around campus also hope to resume regular business. We’ve compiled a few to keep in mind when planning weekend outings or relaxation time between classes.
Pavement Coffeehouse on Commonwealth Avenue is one of many non-essential businesses that relies heavily on college students’ business and has been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak. JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE

Boston businesses call for community support in midst of COVID-19 closures

Lily Kepner March 31, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic poses health risks for many individuals, but no amount of handwashing can protect businesses from the economic challenges it brings.
A painting hangs in Pavement Coffeehouse on Commonwealth Avenue. Artist Demetri Espinosa’s work is currently on display at Pavement. PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Pavement recruits local artists, hopes to create sense of community

Hannah Shearer April 2, 2018

Sitting around small tables and sipping artisan coffee, patrons in Pavement Coffeehouse sink easily into the warm atmosphere of the shop, taking in the seemingly random wall art. But the art is...

Wake Me Up Boston: An ode to Pavement

Sarah Finkel February 3, 2018

When I think of attending college in Boston, my mind goes to a string of individual moments, many of which have defined me along this journey. Attending school in a bustling city while trying to navigate...

December 5, 2015 – Boston, MA – FreeP Bagel Crawl with Sonia Rao, Sam Gross and Joe Incollingo. Went to Bagelsaurus, Finagle a Bagel, Pavement and Rhett's.

FreeP vs. Food: Bagel Edition

Mike DeSocio December 7, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to FreeP versus Food: Bagel Edition. This weekend, we scouted out Boston’s lack of a bagel scene so you don't have to. Listen to the podcast below, read our...

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