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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. 
Raine Wang, a College of Arts and Science sophomore, catches her hat as the wind knocks it off her head and her umbrella inverts. Boston University’s Charles River, Fenway and Medical Campuses closed for a snow day on Tuesday after Mayor Wu declared a snow emergency, causing public schools and universities in the Boston area to close. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Snow-where to be found: Boston University snow day met with lack of snow 

Megan Amato February 14, 2024
Boston University adhered to the snow emergency Boston Mayor Michelle announced Monday evening, where she canceled classes for public schools in Boston. Both Northeastern University and Tufts University canceled class. Despite forecasts, BU’s snow day had very little snow fall.
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. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Bring it on Boston: Every culture shock you need to be prepared for

Analise Bruno June 10, 2023
Culture shock is inevitable and is a crucial rite of passage when entering a new environment. Values, norms, standards, and expectations vary from place to place, and while they can sometimes be hard to adapt to, they are critical components to finding your way.
Mayor Michelle Wu’s Cold Weather Emergency announcement on Instagram.

Boston declares cold weather emergency — despite Boston public school closures, BU classes remain scheduled

Matthew Eadie February 3, 2023
Extreme cold weather expected over the weekend has caused Mayor Wu to declare a cold emergency for the city — beginning Friday, Feb. 3 through Sunday, Feb. 5.
What Are You Grateful For? | Unmasked

What Are You Grateful For? | Unmasked

Veronica Thompson December 1, 2021

Unmasked is the storytelling podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was —  what are you grateful for?   Click here to stream this...

A person hiking on a rainy day. Samantha recommends several activities to keep you occupied during overcast skies and rainy weather. COURTESY OF JONAS VANDERMEIREN VIA UNSPLASH

Activities to keep you busy during the gloom

Samantha Elizondo November 3, 2021
Remember that weather is temporary and you will get through this season.
Irene Chung / DFP Staff

Wear Me This: Color blocking’s comeback coincides with mental health challenges

Sujena Soumyanath October 24, 2021
People may find it helpful to take a page out of the adventurous and thrilling practice of color blocking.
bee on a pink flower

Capturing the springtime

Thalia Lauzon April 29, 2021
Warmer days move my nature-photographer heart to get outside and capture something new.
Yvonne Tang/DFP Staff

Philosophical Soup: Spring is the worst season

Max Ferrandino April 28, 2021
Spring creates more profound problems for those who have allergies, lack heat or suffer from SAD.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Learn from Anywhere — a year in review

Editors April 28, 2021
We shouldn’t absolve the University of its responsibility, but we also shouldn’t demonize LfA.
zinneken's food truck on commonwealth avenue

Boston food trucks take to the streets after a difficult 2020

Daniel Kool April 6, 2021
Thirty vendors participated virtually in the City’s 2021 Food Truck Lottery in March.
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