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Grace Lodewick | Graphic Artist

So, you want to get into vintage fashion? | It’s All Been Done Before

Erica Schwartz April 9, 2025
So, take a deep breath and trust yourself. Personal style is always a work in progress — especially when you are diving into a whole new branch of fashion culture. Try the things you like and see what sticks.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

John Mulaney’s live talk show is not for ‘everybody,’ but it is worth a watch

Lauren Albano April 6, 2025
There are plenty of things that need ironing out, but I’m still open to seeing what else Mulaney has in store. But hopefully, if I decide to call in again, it won’t be a waste of the whole world’s time.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

I do not enjoy all facts about the ‘Severance’ season 2 finale equally

Lauren Albano March 26, 2025
The season two finale of “Severance” was released on Apple TV+ March 20, and in the nature of the show, I wish I could forget a few aspects of the episode when I go to work.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

The struggle of letting go and finding peace within yourself | The Hard Pills We Hate to Swallow

Breanna Pham March 19, 2025
I’ve learned that it’s okay not to have all the answers, and it’s okay to speak up even if it feels risky. Following your heart is important, even when it doesn’t make sense. You can’t control the future, so focus on the present and speak up when you feel compelled to do so.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Girls — and boys — gone wild: surviving fears of spring break infidelity

Analise Bruno March 7, 2025
In your hometown, you can’t even go to the grocery store without running into someone who knows your mom. But on spring break? You’re just another face in the crowd of frat bros, beach bums and vacationers who will never cross your path again. What happens on the beach stays on the beach — or so they tell themselves.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Speaking the language of friendship: the CELOP Conversation Partner Program

Sloane McLean November 14, 2023
This semester, I decided to join the CELOP Conversation Partner Program. My initial intention was to improve my language abilities, but I’ve also gained something much more valuable: a close friend.
A family meal. The flurry of catch-up questions family members like to ask their children upon returning home for the holidays can be overwhelming – Payton shares a few tips to avoid being vigorously cross-examined by your relatives. COURTESY OF STEFAN VLADIMIROV VIA UNSPLASH

A guide to surviving the holidays

Payton Renegar November 16, 2021
Here are some tips to avoid the inevitable interrogations over the holidays.
people on a sailboat in newburyport

BU professionals advise on COVID-19-safe, mindful summer

Lily Kepner April 29, 2021
With the promise of a semi-return to normal with vaccines, experts advise to keep being precautious.
british court dress exhibit at the metropolitan museum of art

BU costume designers talk period pieces in ‘Bridgerton’

Daily Free Press Staff March 23, 2021
Experts discussed the historical accuracy of period pieces in “Bridgerton” at an event Thursday.
College of Fine Arts Dean Harvey Young hosted a virtual webinar with Boston University alumnus Michael Chiklis Thursday to discuss Chiklis’ new show “Coyote.” HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Coyote’ star, BU alumnus Michael Chiklis reflects on acting career, its difficulties

Emma Vacirca January 26, 2021
After Emmy winner, executive producer and Hollywood star Michael Chiklis’s new show “Coyote” premiered on CBS, the actor virtually “came back” to his roots. Chiklis, a 1985 alumnus of CFA, discussed the new drama and the highs and lows of his career in a webinar last Thursday with the college's dean, Harvey Young.
On Labor Day weekend, Boston University removed several questions from the daily symptom survey on the BU Healthway website, bringing the total number of questions from 15 down to eight. MIA KHATIB/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU removes some COVID-19 symptom survey questions, updates Data Dashboard

Rin Velasco September 9, 2020
Seven questions concerning symptoms previously associated with COVID-19 on BU’s symptom attestation survey were removed over Labor Day weekend, bringing the total number of questions down from 15 to eight. 
TENTINDO: Class introductions are too much pressure

TENTINDO: Class introductions are too much pressure

Will Tentindo January 29, 2016

With the start of every new semester comes a similar routine of adjusting to new schedules and new faces. For some, this opportunity is welcomed with open arms. For others, it is a potentially scary adjustment....

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