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1984 To 2015: The Timelessness Of Orwell

1984 To 2015: The Timelessness Of Orwell

Sean McGowan • November 22, 2015
Whatever the year, George Orwell comes in handy when showcasing the introverted activist.
Consuming Social Media In Small Doses

Consuming Social Media In Small Doses

Francesca Williams • November 19, 2015
Social media only becomes a problem when it's overused, and a problem like that can be handled easily.

Continuing to Recognize Sept. 11

John Miotti • November 19, 2015
A moment of recognition for the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 was rejected last week at the University of Minnesota, and the implications of the decision deserves analysis.

If You Walk, You Don’t Run

MG Wilson • November 18, 2015
'Reducing ourselves to the most basic motions, we reduce our lives to the same.'

Two Cities, One Threat: From Boston To Paris, A Message Of Resilience

Sean Sudol • November 16, 2015
In the next few weeks, as events continue to unfold, it will be vital for us as well as our partners across the Atlantic to hold strongly to these ideals, which demand the open and compassionate treatment of the Muslim community among us and throughout the world.

After A Weekend Of Terror, It Will Be Just Another Monday In Paris

Jennifer Suh • November 16, 2015
On the night of the attacks in Paris, Jennifer Suh was at a dinner party a few blocks away.
Giving Up On The Rules

Giving Up On The Rules

Catherine Duffy • November 15, 2015
'Anyone can just follow the common vernacular, or dress the common uniform. It takes confidence to break out of this mode, and let one’s personality show, whether it be through dress or speech.'
Making The Most Of What's Left

Making The Most Of What’s Left

Katherine Belsito • November 15, 2015
Even though the end is coming near, there's still more room to grow at Boston College, seniors.
Getting The Facts On Aspartame

Getting The Facts On Aspartame

Matthew BeDugnis • November 15, 2015
The well-known chemical that might be well-known for the wrong reasons.

Analyzing Stereotypes, A Slippery Slope

Opinions • November 12, 2015
'There is a line that divides these these two cases, as the basketball captain’s actions could be defended while the police officer’s cannot.'
Raise Your Hand, Will You?

Raise Your Hand, Will You?

Dan Gazzola • November 12, 2015
We all understand the fear associated with asking a question, but the fear of not asking the question should be what we pay more attention to.
Loving The Jesuits: How To Get The Most Out Of BC

Loving The Jesuits: How To Get The Most Out Of BC

Pamela Taylor • November 12, 2015
With the Jesuit mission in mind, there's so much more that the University can do when reaching out to The Other.
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