“Clearly the cans and bottles outside the Mods are a reliable form of revenue for desperate people, but that doesn’t mean we can treat the people who collect them like trash.”
Losing the Thrill of Going Out
“I was hoping I would be able to feel that excitement again, but I ended up just feeling old and jaded.”
A Challenge to Expensive Textbooks
“The prices of new textbooks have been rising incredibly fast—faster than food, clothing, cars and even health care.”
Why We Need Our Sleep
“That’s why I’m baffled when people stay up all night studying for exams. I would much rather spend fewer hours studying, and get a good night’s sleep. We would probably get the same grade anyway.”
Recognizing the Dangers of Football
“You can’t care about football without caring about the lives and futures of the football players,” writes Loos.
Developing My Self-Confidence at BC
“When we downplay our struggles or attempt to hide our pain, we lose out on opportunities to learn from our mistakes.”
When Unregistered Means Unwanted
“We all deserve the right to voice our opinions. Forcing students to get approval for demonstrations is effectively censoring us, and we need spaces that are available for everyone to voice their ideas.”
When Noah Won’t Be Able to Save the Mods
“Because we as humans tend to be self-centered, many people’s immediate response to our changing climate is wondering how it will affect ‘me.’ I’ve got news.”
Finding Balance in the Future
“When you stop stressing and just relax, things can sort of fall into place.”
Analyzing Adderall on Campus
“I caution anyone against viewing ADHD medication as a cure-all for their academic and other problems. I just hope to promote an environment where we don’t have to stay hyper-focused constantly. It’s okay to just chill out sometimes.”