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Thinking is in | Stop Scrolling

Thinking is in | Stop Scrolling

Madison Forrest October 9, 2024
There is an innate desire to romanticize the mundane and to dwell in the sounds, scenes and words of thoughtful people. As senseless as it may seem to mull over thinking, creators like Mecey show just how comforting hearing one’s thoughts can be. This art of expression appeared to be lost on the app.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

A viral verdict | On the Record

Addison Schmidt September 23, 2024
As an article from the New York Times notes, there are certain rules that entertainment lawyers play by. They follow a pretty common playbook: deflect, cover or cower, most often behind carefully worded statements or tabloid stories. But the legal team of Sean Combs — the music producer also known as Diddy — has taken a new approach to protecting their disgraced star: They’re defending him on TikTok. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Nikocado Avocado thought he ate with his weight loss social experiment, but the plate is still full | Stop Scrolling

Madison Forrest September 11, 2024
Perry went through this online journey for over a decade and became obsessive about it. Whether he was in control of the social experiment or not, the dramatic experiences he put his body through and posted online show just how much someone is willing to endure for attention.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The nepo-baby boom: Can we shut up already? | Cultspiracy

Kim Schneider March 23, 2023
Hear me out: It’s time to fully disengage with the nepo baby discourse.
HEESU Tiny Desk concert at WBUR CitySpace

REVIEW: A night HEESU fans will never forget

Emily Pauls February 21, 2022
NPR's Massachusetts winner of the Tiny Desk Contest was South Korean singer HEESU. Her concert Friday at WBUR's CitySpace wowed the audience.
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A love letter to my freshman year roommate

Frances Beedon October 3, 2021
We were able to find the light in a dark situation because we had each other.

Music for every mood

Maya Frankel February 6, 2021
Every day is a cycle of laughing, crying, anger, happiness, excitement and about every emotion possible. Here are a few playlists for those many moods we all feel every day.
Jun LI/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Social media lifestyle is tainted with toxicity

Editors November 13, 2020
But behind the facade of business-savvy, carefree young adults is an industry filled with a deeply-bred toxicity that favors shallowness and ingenuity.
The “F--- It Won’t Cut It” campaign created by eight College of Communication students launched on several social media platforms Sunday night. The campaign encourages returning Boston University students to act responsibly for the sake of the community’s health and their own health.  COURTESY OF F--- IT WON'T CUT IT

COM students implore BU community to stay safe through social media campaign

Cameron Morsberger August 17, 2020
As Fall classes loom and Boston University gears up for in-person operations, students concerned about harmful ignorance surrounding campus safety were pushed into action, and they have some strong words to express that apprehension.
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