By kk Medieval-style tea sets embedded with blue and golden frames, white porcelain plates dotted with bellflowers stacked on the shelves, classic necklaces stringed with Mahjong…Stopping by to see vintage items that you may have never seen in your life, you will be wonderstruck into a wonderland where roses are blushing and creeks murmuring. “Well, […]
by Natalie Swiacki Mental health is something that a lot of people struggle with, and most of the time they don’t even realize it. I think a lot of the time people grow up or go through life thinking that their mental situation is “normal” (more aptly healthy, but I think normalcy is how people […]
By Sofija Chroneos Voices gives Boston University students a chance to reflect on how our identities shape our narratives. Ultimately, we know that identities mold our social experiences and perspectives. In Voices, we aim to engage in empathetic conversations to grow compassion and understanding within our community. Sometimes, these conversations unfold as more complex and layered than either side anticipates. Artist Dana Schutz’ painting Open Casket has recently […]
by Julia Nunez Project Hope, the Community Service Center’s public-health-focused volunteer program, encourages students to discover connections between socioeconomic status and health through service and reflection. I spoke with Lauren Sayah (SAR ’18), Project Hope’s program manager, about intersectionality, the program’s future and what gives her hope. When did you originally become involved with the […]
By Ali Audet Student Food Rescue, or SFR, is one of the flagship community service programs within the CSC. Every week, students deliver food from restaurants, grocers, and bakeries to local community partners. These CP’s include women’s transitional homes, homeless shelters, children’s programs, and elderly communities in and around Boston. Another goal of SFR is […]
by Nobel Chan Each year, over 3 million children are hospitalized in the United States, often causing great emotional and mental distress. For many of these young children, a hospital can be an isolating place without much reason to smile. That is what Project Sunshine aims to change; with the help of their dedicated volunteers, […]
EDUCATE. REFLECT. TAKE ACTION. Today, we are writing with a heavy heart. We grieve with you over the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, James Scurlock, and so many others. We do not condone the police brutality or systemic racism that plagues our communities and stand in solidarity with those who are taking […]