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Music to help you reset over spring break | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton March 6, 2025
Whether you're traveling somewhere warm, heading home or staying in Boston, I want to encourage everyone — no matter how busy you might still be — to take spring break as an opportunity to do the same as me and take some time for yourself. I’ve picked some relaxing songs with spring vibes to get into that fresh start and warmer weather mindset. 
carla sheffield speaks at a mass action against police brutality event

Protestors demand justice for Daunte Wright, others killed by police

Daniel Kool April 16, 2021
More than 100 gathered outside the State House Thursday, as Derek Chauvin's trial continued.
Snow covers the sidewalks at the intersection of Beacon Street and Bay State Road on the eastern edge of BU’s campus. GABRIELA HUTCHINGS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

First major snowstorm of the season will extend into Tuesday morning.

Joel Lau December 2, 2019
Boston is expected to see 6-8 inches of snow by Tuesday morning.
Boston is the 10th gloomiest city in the country, which may contribute to higher rates of seasonal affective disorder, according to a recently released report. LEXI PLINE/ DFP FILE

Boston ranked one of the gloomiest cities in U.S.

Vanessa Kjeldsen November 19, 2019
Bestplaces.net ranked Boston as having the 10th gloomiest weather in the U.S., which may increase the risk of Boston residents getting seasonal affective disorder.
Ice sheets on the Charles River in February. Winter in Boston will be milder this year, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released Thursday. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

Boston will likely see a warmer, milder winter this year

Samantha Kizner October 22, 2019
This warmer prediction follows a multi-year, nationwide trend that saw warming temperatures in most regions.
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