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Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Savoring the spring: New eateries that I explored during the break

Ananya Swaroop March 19, 2025
I made it a mission to explore some of the best eats in the city. From scrumptious lobster rolls to fluffy pancakes, each eatery that I tried had something amazing to offer. 
Jodi Tang | Graphic Artist

Decentering romantic relationships

Chloe Saint Mard February 10, 2025
Somewhere along the line, we were sold the idea that romantic love is the ultimate prize and that being single is some kind of failure. We’ve been conditioned to think that if you're not in a relationship, you're somehow incomplete. But, here’s the truth — romantic love is just one kind of love. It’s not the centerpiece of life unless you make it that way. Honestly, that’s a pretty fragile foundation to build your happiness on.
Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

A beginner’s guide to Phoebe Bridgers | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton February 9, 2025
Recently, I had a friend tell me she was interested in listening to Phoebe Bridgers. If you haven’t been living under a rock, chances are that you’ve at least heard of her before. However, if you’ve never gotten around to listening, that’s okay, because I’m here to help.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

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. 
goldfish in a fish tank

Fish tales

Katherine Wright March 31, 2021
Generally speaking, I have not had the best luck with pet fish.
For its Alumni Weekend, Boston University’s College of Fine Arts showcased students whose performances at Carnegie Hall were postponed until next year. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

College of Fine Arts brings Carnegie Hall performers to Alumni Weekend

Rachel Do October 8, 2020
After their performance at Carnegie Hall was delayed until next year, CFA instrumentalists and vocalists took to the stage in Boston for BU alums and the rest of the BU community.
Will Butler will release his album “Policy” Tuesday. PHOTO FROM MERGE RECORDS

REVIEW: For Butler’s first solo venture, “Policy” more than just reflector

Anna Novikova March 6, 2015

If Will Butler was an original, new solo artist — and not a founding member of Arcade Fire — it would be quite difficult to place him in any old genre box solely based on his debut release “Policy.”...

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