October 2019 — Page 3 of 22

Koch Foundation Offers Funding for Political Science

The political science department voted to approve the funding in meetings In late April and in early October.

We Can All Learn from “The Patriot Way”

It’s that time of year again—football season is in full swing, and the New England Patriots are 7-0. Patriots fans like myself are, as usual, thriving off team wins but also highly critical of each game, which drives non-Patriots fans crazy. While we do, however, acknowledge being spoiled, Patriots fans continue to expect nothing less…

Opinions, Column

Hooking Up Can Be Empowering, But Can Also Perpetuate Patriarchy

To hook up, in my opinion, is to have casual, one-time, no-strings-attached sex with someone who is basically a stranger. Our generation has normalized this interaction and has made it “cool” and feminist. And while these words may be accurate portrayals of some hookup cases, for others, the sexualization and objectification of fellow classmates and…

Column, Featured Column, Opinions

A Column on Procrastination, Time Management, and Bench Plaques

For the past five days, I have been keenly, uncomfortably aware of the fact that there was something I was supposed to do that I decided to forget to do. I’ve been walking around with that kind of guilty, kind of mentally-fuzzy feeling I used to get when my mom asked me to do something,…

Arts, On Campus, Arts Features

The Bostonians: Balancing Tradition and Innovation

For more than 33 years, the Bostonians have entertained the Boston College community with lively, creative performances.

Arts, Music, On Campus

Acoustics Get Ghoulish at Halloween-Themed Invitational

The Boston College Acoustics enlisted the Dynamics, the Common Tones, and My Mother’s Fleabag for its Halloween-themed Fall Invitational.

Arts, Music

iEdit: Emily Himes Enjoys Life like a Florida Retiree

Associate Arts Editor Emily Himes’ playlist is a peculiar mix of country and dad rock.

Metro, Column

Proposed Mask Ban Unveils Boston’s Banning Problem

Following the violent counter-protests at the Straight Pride Parade that took place in late August, the Boston City Council is considering issuing a ban on individuals wearing masks, hoods, or other devices to conceal one’s identity at protests. The city ordinance was proposed by Councilor Tim McCarthy, who argued that protesters were primarily using face…