Rising sun this, astrology that, let’s talk about the real defining characteristic of individuals on this campus: choice of dining hall. You may be wondering, “Cameron, what makes you think that you can draw broad conclusions about a person based on where they eat lunch?” And to that I say, because I can. Boston College…
Many have their gripes with Boston College. Some more serious than others. This week, I have chosen to beef with Baldwin. Now, I have not been personally wronged by our mascot. I am actually quite fond of him. His origin story is probably one of the most entertaining things I have read in a while. …
I was convinced that I had seen everything until I watched the guy in front of me in the breakfast line at Mac slap two dollops of ketchup onto his pancakes and walk away like he didn’t just defy the laws of nature. I remember watching this event unfold in front of me and wondering…
Who knew that writer’s block would make me go so deep into the question of choices? As an opinion columnist, I have loads of freedom on topics to talk about, ranging from national politics to everyday life here at Boston College. You would think that with all this freedom it would be so easy for…
Anyone who has ever run cross country or track will fondly remember nights before a race where they stuffed their face full of carbs in order to “load up.” Those same people might be surprised to hear that Ancient Greek athletes, the original Olympians, never carbo-loaded. In fact, they didn’t eat at all before their…
The Star Wars prequel trilogy is often remembered for its disastrous special effects, horrible writing, and the atrocity that was Jar Jar Binks. And yeah, it should be remembered for these things, but I’m here to tell you that there is so much more to the trilogy. Hiding beneath distractingly bad elements are some of…
It’s no secret that the Democratic Party’s slim majorities in both the House and Senate are in a precarious position with the 2022 midterm elections on the horizon. Coupled with the historical trend of the president’s party virtually always losing ground in midterm elections, the situation is made even more grim for the Democrats by…
“Eat me? Alright, but goodness knows what this will do … ” Unlike Alice, I do know what it will do and I do not, in fact, have to listen to some random, disembodied command (read: social media, older generations, or European folks, or a cookie) to eat anything if I do not want to….
For one reason or another, Boston College has made landscaping a top priority. Don’t get me wrong, I love it. Just as finals season arrives in the spring, the tulips are planted, all the extremely green grass is mowed to perfection, and the bushes are trimmed and pruned within inches of their lives. Indeed, none…
Last August, exactly two years after my parents moved to Texas, my boyfriend, Jack, held my hand while I wept outside of my childhood home and wiped snot on my sleeve. I grew up in a small colonial house on a sleepy suburban street in Maryland. A huge oak tree blanketed the front yard in…
