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Witchcraft is the New Black

Witchcraft is the New Black

Indira Marzbani September 27, 2021

Black cats, broomsticks, and big bubbling cauldrons are most likely the images conjured up when someone mentions Witchcraft, but what about a notepad and pen, positive affirmations, or an amethyst crystal?...

All that Glitters Isn’t Maroon and Gold: Waste at Athletic Events

All that Glitters Isn’t Maroon and Gold: Waste at Athletic Events

Alli Hargrove September 26, 2021

Ah yes, the return of Boston College football, or rather, the return of fans to BC football. The early Saturdays and tailgate atmosphere were dearly missed last season by current students, alumni, and...

Cancel Cancel Culture

Cancel Cancel Culture

Isabella Nassar September 26, 2021

Oops, looks like I am going to get canceled for what I am about to say. I am not sorry, though. I know many of us think it, but few are brave enough to say it: Cancel culture has done more harm to our...

Versus Reality: The American Dream

Versus Reality: The American Dream

Ana Pirosca September 19, 2021

“Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore,” is the first sentence I thought to myself as I landed in Boston for the first time. I thought I was being funny, seeing as I never owned a pet...

Texas’ Abortion Law Puts Constitutional Rights at Risk

Texas’ Abortion Law Puts Constitutional Rights at Risk

Sophie Carter September 17, 2021

In May, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law S.B. 8, a radical piece of legislation that effectively bans abortion after just six weeks, with no exemptions given for rape or incest. The Supreme...

The Beginning of the End: Marathons, Goodbyes, and a Third Thing

The Beginning of the End: Marathons, Goodbyes, and a Third Thing

Grace Christenson September 12, 2021

“On a scale of one (completely doable) to 10 (doing that would be worse than going to the seventh circle of hell), what are your thoughts on walking a marathon distance in one day? Be honest.” This...

Shorten The Lines: BC Dining Should Implement a Swipe System

Shorten The Lines: BC Dining Should Implement a Swipe System

Cameron Walker September 12, 2021

The transition from home to college life requires a significant reworking of eating routines and habits. Whether it’s freshman or senior year, for those who are dependent on dining halls, meal time...

Am I Hated as an Asian? A Sincere Reflection on the Stop Asian Hate Movement

Am I Hated as an Asian? A Sincere Reflection on the Stop Asian Hate Movement

Nathan Lee May 28, 2021
While recent events have shed light on the treatment of Asian Americans in our country, I want to make sure that this reflection does not narrow the scope of my thoughts to the hate crimes we are seeing today. Rather than describing it as “Asian hate,” I hope that my reflection will redefine the events as a lack of empathy for and understanding of a diverse range of cultures. 
American Politics Need Empathy

American Politics Need Empathy

Ana Pirosca May 28, 2021

I never considered myself a political person. But recently, I realized that I was wrong.  I believe there have been a series of radical moments in my life that led me to this realization. As...

Being A Minority Is Not Easy, We Must Stand Together

Being A Minority Is Not Easy, We Must Stand Together

Isabella Nassar May 2, 2021

Speaking from my experience being a Latina, I can tell you that being a minority is not easy. While I think most people today are much more aware than in the past of the struggles that minorities face,...

A Bittersweet Sunset To Freshman Year

A Bittersweet Sunset To Freshman Year

Cameron Walker May 2, 2021

Walking from Upper Campus to the gym at 6 a.m. changes a person. One morning a few weeks ago, while walking to the gym, I witnessed possibly the most gorgeous sunrise I’ve ever seen. The sun glowed...

Boston College's Response To COVID-19 Was Irresponsible And Negligent

Boston College’s Response To COVID-19 Was Irresponsible And Negligent

Scott Baker April 25, 2021

When I learned Boston College had made the decision to return for the fall semester in person, while the College of the Holy Cross—where my little sister, Lizzie, is a freshman—decided to go virtual,...

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