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A Guide to Fall Game Day Jackets: How To Stay Warm and Look Cute

Katherine Phelps • October 5, 2025

While you might have to retire your favorite Lululemon mini skirt and strappy maroon tank top, you don’t have to completely sacrifice style at the next football game. Here are some adorable jackets that’ll make you both best dressed and most cozy at the next tailgate.

A Guide to Boston’s Best Matcha

Margot Maguire • October 5, 2025

Matcha’s PR team seriously deserves an award (or a guest lecture spot in Carroll School of Management), as this drink has completely taken Gen Z by storm. Whether you’ve never tried it or can’t get enough of it, this guide to Boston’s best matcha is for you.

What Your Favorite BC Workout Class Says About You

Margot Maguire • October 2, 2025

If you frequent the Plex, you know one thing is certain: Boston College students take their workout classes very seriously. But your choice of workout class says more about you than you’d think—it’s...

What Your Walk-to-Class Music Says About You

Celine Bell • September 28, 2025

Listening to music can be a great way to relax before a stressful exam or to get excited for the weekend ahead. So, because Spotify Wrapped doesn’t come out for another two months, here’s the roundup of what your walk-to-class music says about you.

“Wok” This Way: Best Asian Eats Near BC

Elaine Kim • September 28, 2025

I invite you to “wok” this way for a guide to the best Asian restaurants, all just a short T ride away. As a foodie who grew up on home-cooked Asian feasts, I can vouch for every bite.

How To Make the Most Out of Trader Joe’s Fall Specials

Katherine Phelps • September 28, 2025

There’s a one-stop shop for all the best treats just two miles from campus: Trader Joe’s. Grab your reusable bag, a few friends, and stroll over to pick up everything apple spiced and pumpkin scented. Here’s a guide to some of the best fall finds.

Strapped In: Rating Boston College’s Most Iconic Backpacks

Elisa Cristina Fitzgerald • September 28, 2025

Backpacks at Boston College are more than style choices—they’re field-tested equipment. Can they survive a sprint up the Million Dollar Stairs? Endure an O’Neill all-nighter? Protect your laptop when Boston weather turns biblical?

What Your Fall Boots Say About You

Katherine Phelps • September 21, 2025

There’s nothing quite like autumn in New England. As the leaves fall and the temperature begins to drop, it is evident that fall fashion is in full swing. And it’s not just the clothing taking campus by storm—it’s the footwear.

How To Make the Most Out of Your Exchange Year at BC

Tona Giribets • September 21, 2025

Settling into life in a different country can be intimidating, especially at a place like BC, where there is so much to do and explore, both on campus or in the greater Boston area. But rest assured, there is enough time to do it all.

A Book Lover’s Guide to Boston’s Bookstores

Elizabeth Maher • September 14, 2025

Calling all bookworms! The Boston area is heaven-on-earth for readers, with bookstores—both viral favorites and hidden gems—peeking around every corner. But with so many options, where should you begin? As a book lover myself, here’s my list of some unique bookstores to hit up this fall.

What Your Favorite ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Character Says About You

Sarah Vergura • September 14, 2025

'The Summer I Turned Pretty' is this year’s must watch, and you would be hard-pressed to escape whispers of “can you believe Belly did …” and “oh my God, I hate Jeremiah” during your Thursday morning classes. Jeremiah v. Conrad just got serious—here is what your favorite character says about you.

What Your Favorite Eagle’s Nest Presser Says About You

Carlie Viray • September 14, 2025

Drawing long lines and satisfying students’ midday cravings, the presser is a phenomenon coming to you between two slices of pressed bread and served with chips and a pickle. Although you may not expect it, your presser choice may actually say more than just your lunch preferences. Here are a few of my favorites and what they might say about you.