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Who’s This Generation's Kate Hudson? By: Samantha Rosenberg Photograph by Mia Bianco Rom-coms used to dominate the movie industry, with films like How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, She’s the Man, and 13 Going on 30. Now, the best out there is People We Meet on Vacation. There aren’t any new, iconic rom-coms that I can laugh and cry over, and I need that back—now. Instead, what do we get? Sequels. Reboots. Random, half-hearted romantic subplots that are hidden beneath an action movie.

A quick guide to the Oscars, no “film bros” needed. By Nikki Lipner Graphic by Arrow Kempthorne With the 98th Academy Awards show fast approaching, movie buffs and cinephiles await a night highlighting the year's best, riskiest, and most remarkable films. Whether you didn't get a chance to enjoy all of the nominated movies or need a refresher before the big night, here they are, broken down into your "casual movie-lover's" guide to the 2026 Oscars. Bugonia (dir.

Secondhand Luxury is Restoring Meaning to What We Wear By Isabella Donovan I used to think luxury meant walking into a store where everything smelled expensive. The lighting was perfect, the sales associate spoke softly, offered refreshments, and the purchase came wrapped like a gift. Newness defined luxury. The untouched box, the fresh leather, and the feeling of being the first person to own it justified the financial investment.

Making the Most Out of Jet Lag! By Angela Parinas It is a universal experience: lying awake, staring at the ceiling of your hotel room, usually hungry, mindlessly tired. Jetlag has got to be the worst side effect of travel—at least for me. I couldn’t begin to explain the frustration of spending hours on end awake, nothing to do, not even sleep! Meanwhile the lively hours meant for touring, eating, and walking are tainted by the sleepiness that hits you at the most inconvenient times.

The Niche Science Behind the Monthly Playlist By Gianna Ucci What started the trend of trying to make music predict our futures?Since January 1, 2023, I have found myself dedicating the first day of every month to sitting at my desk, my bed, or anywhere with internet access, opening my laptop to Spotify, and creating a playlist titled “Current Month, Current Year.” A friend of mine once told me she liked making monthly playlists, not only to provide a snapshot of her taste at the time, but to...

By Gabrielle Alcindor Like many STEM students in Boston, my day rarely ends in the classroom. From postlabs to homework assignments, my to-do lists usually stay stacked. Finding an effective study area is crucial to getting assignments done sanely and on time. I already have my favorite Boston study spots, but I decided to venture out of my usual terrain. Here is the inside scoop on my experiences at three popular Boston study spots. Pavement Coffeehouse is a true Boston staple.

By Katie Sam I love trying new cuisines, waiting in line for the latest trending pastries, and discovering underground mom-and-pop storefronts. Nothing beats the sensation of biting into a foreign flavor and slowly falling in love with a new taste. Yet, amid all of this novelty, I find myself returning to familiar staple dishes.

By Phoebe Stern Whether this is your first year at BU or you're entering your last semester, we’re all in stages of growth and transition. That’s what college is all about, right? Expanding your worldview, meeting new people, exploring yourself, and the world around you. So, where does that leave our past relationships? Is it normal to feel like our high school friendships are maybe just that—high school friendships?

The perfect way to spend an afternoon at BU without spending money by Siena Vitucci Boston has been so cold and mucky this semester, and I’ve got a feeling we are in for at least a few more weeks of the icy snow and salt-covered sidewalks.

By Analise Bruno The story of “Frankenstein” has been told—and retold—for more than two centuries. From page to stage to screen, the creature has loomed large in our cultural imagination. Now, the focus shifts to the woman at its center: the Bride. In “The Bride!,” arriving in theaters March 6, director Maggie Gyllenhaal gathers Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley for a reimagining that is as intimate as it is operatic.