In both the new SuperFan Zone before the game and the football game itself, BC successfully created an atmosphere around the game that complimented the upset over the Trojans.
TU/TD: The (Mostly) Football Edition
There was so much going on Saturday night. We cheered, we stormed the field, and we couldn’t properly celebrate our hard-fought victory in the Mods.
Ferguson, ALS, And How We Address The Issues That Matter
Both the shooting in Ferguson and the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge have evoked strong responses in social media. We must remember to address the important issues for their own sake, not for our own benefit.
Resist Romanticizing When Discussing Suicide
How we portray and discuss suicide is fraught with potential pitfalls. For the sake of those suffering from depression, we cannot put a positive message behind the act, no matter how subtle.
Textbook Pricing Is Unfair For Students
The current system of textbook is unaffordable for many students, leaving them unprepared. Students and professors should take a stand against the industry’s pricing model.
First Sunset In France
One student anxiously begins her adventure in Paris knowing that, in the end, she will be sad when it’s over.
Those Our Education System Leaves Behind
For some years now, the American education system has been broken. Rather than addressing the problem, we try to ignore it, and it hurts students in special education the most.
Repairing The Off-Campus Housing Condition
The city of Boston and Boston College are both taking steps to address the problems with off-campus housing. It is a good start, but more work is needed to fix Boston’s broken housing.
Athletics Enhances Gameday Experience, Improves Gold Pass
BC Athletics has improved the Gold Pass experience with a new app that tracks student attendance and offers bonus points. Their new “Superfan Zone” is a worthwhile attempt to enhance student spirit before games.