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Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Ariana Grande’s deluxe album guarantees ‘brighter days ahead,’ but her short film is not spotless

Lauren Albano April 1, 2025
That being said, I know brighter days are on the horizon with the new deluxe songs on my playlist. They intensify the raw, introspective feel to the album that I once associated more heavily with songs like “bye” and “true story.”
Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

Four films to get you into the spring spirit

Cristina Sepe March 25, 2025
Each one has hints of spring in their own ways, but they always know how to make me excited for the seasons to change. Here are four recommendations to help you get into the spring spirit!
Jodi Tang | Graphic Artist

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. 
A student carries a Boston University-branded umbrella during a light snow on Tuesday. The Nor’easter storm hit Boston, leaving puddles instead of piles of snow, following a 60 degrees Fahrenheit day on Saturday. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Winter weather patterns prompt questions of climate change

Leia Green February 14, 2024
As Boston braced for a major winter storm, schools closed and plows readied to receive about a foot of snowfall. 
Haunted house decorations in Beacon Hill. For much of her life, Michelle’s love for the Christmas season has heavily outweighed her appreciation for Halloween and Autumn, but now is starting to warm up to all the little gems that come with the season. CLARE ONG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

An apology to Halloween and to autumn

Michelle Tian October 28, 2021
Autumn is the season of evenings with warm drinks, warm hugs and even warmer smiles.
GALLERY: Students head outdoors to enjoy warm weather

GALLERY: Students head outdoors to enjoy warm weather

Hannah Yoshinaga March 24, 2021

By Katherine Feuerman, Sophia Flissler, Thalia Lauzon, Jack Mingo, Amanda Schneider and Vishva Venkatesan With spring fully in season, Boston University students headed outdoors this week to take advantage...

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.
Pop singer-songwriter Charli XCX performs at the Boston House of Blues on Thursday night. DAVID SIMON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Review: Charli XCX energizes crowd at the House of Blues

David Simon October 23, 2019
Charli XCX commanded the attention of Boston's House of Blues Oct. 17 with a performance combining the whimsical joy of an ‘80s pop star juxtaposed with the bold and brash nature of a standard 2010s pop star. 
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