“Transitional years can be especially tough, but having an older member from my organization reach out to me encouraged and facilitated my growth into a more confident . . . member of the club.”
Column, Opinions
Being a Blind Art Dealer
“Peele is using the very hype surrounding his socially conscious movie that attracts supposedly #woke people like me to turn our leering gaze back on ourselves, exposing the racism inherent in our incessant quest to appear not racist by endlessly consuming black media.”
Opinions, Column
The Dangers of a Counting Culture
“Although technology such as FitBits and calorie-counting apps can be powerful motivators to become active and eat healthily, it can also promote tracking steps, calories, and pounds in an unhealthy manner.”
Opinions, Column
Achampong and King Primed for Progress
“Achampong and King have support from all sides to push harder on free speech and make headway for student rights that have been missing in the past.”
Opinions, Column, Featured Column
Are You Going to Finish That Trash?
“Like I suspect many BC students have done before, I routinely steal food from the dining halls on campus. And recently, I have even begun eating food from the garbage.”
Column, Opinions
Turkey’s Movement Toward Autocracy
“Next month’s referendum will mark a historic decision for the country. Either the already authoritarian ruler will become a fully-fledged dictator, or Turkey will have another shot at a constitutional democracy.”
The T, Column, Opinions
T Is for Terrible
“One time, it took me an hour and a half to get from Dorchester back to Boston College. That is unacceptable for a modern mass transit system in the 10th largest metropolitan area in the United States.”
Opinions, Column
Defending Planned Parenthood
“It is imperative that Planned Parenthood continue to be allowed to provide the services that it currently offers to women and men alike.”
Column, Opinions
A Taste of Southern Charm
“I came back from Nashville a changed woman. I still like my roasted veggies, my sushi, and my arugula salad, but now I dream of smoky pork, hot grits, and a biscuit on the side.”
Opinions, Column
Designing a More Efficient Government
“A smaller government with enough strength to regulate business can facilitate the efficiency of the free market while preventing that market from taking advantage of the people,” says Garrett Reynolds.
