“The responses to Kaepernick’s actions have been polarized. Many people praise him as a champion of groups that do not have the power or means to speak for themselves, while others label him an attention-seeking brat. While he clearly has the right to kneel during the national anthem, we must assess whether his actions ought to be condemned or praised.”
Opinions, Column
Father Leahy, Your Silence Says You Don’t Support Us
The Graduate Pride Alliance wrote an open letter to BC President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J. calling on him to address issues facing the University LGBTQ population.
Opinions, Column
Our Shared Humanity with Refugees
“I am quite confident that America can take in Syrian refugees and balance lives saved with any perceived effect on American values, coffers, or security.”
Opinions, Column
Being LGBTQ on Campus
“I’m mad. I’m mad that someone’s utter disregard and prejudice toward an entire community inevitably will cause students just like me when I was a freshman to remain in the closet and feel remorse and disdain for simply being themselves.”
Opinions, Column
Never Stop Making Connections
“Being open-minded and open-hearted will never hurt you, but closing yourself off to forming new connections and exploring new sides of yourself absolutely can.”
Opinions, Column
The Problem of Immigrant Integration
“Communities and private charities should help immigrants, in order to bring them into the value system and culture of the country.”
Opinions, Column, Featured Column
Opting out of SWUG Culture and Focusing on Senior Success
SWUGhood is a choice, but the plummeting self-esteem of female students is something that needs work to change. And that work begins with opting out of the washed-up mentality.
Opinions, Column, Featured Column
When Love Means Clean Sheets
“An insincere sense of politeness is as natural as air at BC. We all do it. I certainly do.”
Opinions, Column
Countering the Narrative of American Decline
“The American people must be disabused of this narrative of American decline that so often inundates our airwaves and spews from the media and politicians alike.”
Opinions, Column
The Political Climate at BC
“I’d posit that this lack of frequent, visible events is due to a combination of both less political extremism and less political interest.”
