We are writing in support of Professor Aspen Brinton of the Philosophy Department and the International Studies Program, whose contract was not renewed by Boston College based on the decision of the Philosophy Department. We as students have all had very positive experiences in her courses this semester. She has helped us to grow intellectually…
TU/TD
The First Last: TU/TD
Thumbs Up Something I’m Not – Before writing this, I looked back at the first ever Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down that I wrote back in December. I was new, and the glorious legacy of the previous thumbs made me feel as if I had to replicate their style. As I reflect on this semester, I’m coming to…
Opinions, Column
Assessing the French Election
“No candidate is perfect, and in almost every election, the ideal politician holds a combination of different forms of policy. If Macron can bring populist energy combined with effective economic policy, and make France inclusive, yet not beholden to the whims of the E.U., then France, Europe, and the world in general will benefit.”
Opinions, Column, Featured Column
Saving Love for the Weekend
“As BC students, we have a million doors open to us. We’re told to pick one, any one, but it must be prestigious and, most of all, it must be fulfilling. What are we to do with that? Sometimes this opportunity feels more like a burden than a gift, and the weight on my shoulders becomes nearly too much to bear.”
Column, Opinions
The Judiciary Attacks Equal Pay
“The Equal Pay Act could broaden its scope to better protect women in the workplace who might suffer from this commonplace business principle.”
Voices from the Dustbowl
What Was Your Reaction to Louis The Child Headlining Modstock?
In this Thursday’s edition of ‘Voices from the Dustbowl,’ we asked students what their reactions were to Louis The Child headlining Modstock. [aesop_gallery id=”133952″ revealfx=”off”] Featured Image by Margaux Eckert
Editorials, Opinions
BCPD Should Have Reported Rape Incident
Editor’s Note: It is come to our attention that there are multiple inaccuracies in the article on which this editorial is based. We are working on a correction and update, and will provide one as soon as possible. Several news outlets recently reported that a Boston College student was allegedly raped by an Uber driver…
Opinions, Editorials
BC Should Incorporate Career Development Into Arts Fest
“The arts department should expand the event to make it a career-building and networking opportunity for students interested in careers in the arts and media, similar to the Career Center’s annual Career Night for the Arts.”
Opinions, Column
Authoritarianism in Vogue
“The rise of illiberalism is nothing new, but its resurgence is a tour de force, and a scary one at that. And as President Donald Trump has just received his 100-day report card, we would be wise to consider his similarities with the aforementioned cohort.”
TU/TD
Getting to the End: TU/TD
I had been living a lie, and enjoying it too, thinking *NSYNC was just as excited as me for school to be over. Alas, no, my beloved ballad is just another song about wanting to be with a girl. It’s still a great song, but I think I need to get my ears checked.
