Alannah McEvoy-Benisti was never much of a reader — much less a romance fanatic — until she found herself at a mundane co-op, sitting at a desk from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with nothing to do. In her realm of boredom, she began reading.
“Within three weeks, I was reading...
With Marathon Monday on the horizon, Boston is flourishing with almost half a million spectators. Amidst all the excitement for the race, there are various pop-up activities, events and discounts ready for runners and spectators along the route. Here are some of the top things...
Northeastern’s Boston campus, which has become increasingly crowded, is always short on space to study — especially during finals. Snell Library, known for being almost impossible to find a seat in, seems like an attractive option but often results in more time spent in pursuit...
The Boston look: What is it? Well, to summarize it as an author from the West, it’s denim for days, matching sweat-sets, puffer vests paired with quarter-zips and, of course, an Aritzia Super Puff. Below are five top local businesses whose items resemble “Boston fashion,”...
Eleanor Hardy, deputy lifestyle editor
• April 13, 2025
Invigorating the spirit of life in art, the Museum of Fine Arts, or MFA, celebrated artist Vincent Van Gogh’s birthday and legacy with vibrant interactive festivities March 30. Visitors participated in designing custom postcards and indulged in cupcakes. Local artist Nick...
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Major League Baseball is back, and the 162-game marathon to World Series glory is on. An exciting 2025 season awaits as the Boston Red Sox begin a fresh start with new third baseman Alex Bregman, New York’s teams begin a heated rivalry spurred by Juan Soto’s...
In my second year of college, I became addicted to hosting dinner parties.
During my first co-op in New York, I invited the only three people I knew in the city over to my apartment and cooked dinner for them. Since then, many of my fondest memories from college have been...
March 20 ushered in the first day of spring, and Bostonians are shedding their winter coats as they embrace longer days and a fresh lineup of seasonal fun. Alongside sunshine, blue skies and new blooms, here is a selection of springtime activities to look forward to throughout...
There’s not much I love more than a good cafe. Wherever I go, I compile lists of my favorite spots, but they’ve always had to meet two requirements. First, they have to be local. Small businesses often take better care with each item to win over regulars, and it shows. Second,...
Fifty films are nominated across 23 categories at this year’s Academy Awards and, to watch them all, you’d have to dedicate 77 hours and 44 minutes of your life glued to the silver screen.
Although I fell slightly short of seeing all 50, my final pre-show tally of 42 —...
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards were held Feb. 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Within the three-and-a-half-hour long ceremony, Doechii became the third woman ever to win Best Rap Album, Beyoncé became the first Black woman to win a country Grammy in 50 years, Charli...
If you’ve been online at any point since 2020, you’ve likely heard of “BookTok,” the literature-focused side of TikTok. Despite its mixed reputation and wide range of problems — including the romanticization of heavy topics like assault and abusive relationships —...
