Archive for October, 2009
Setting aflame denotes engagement
By Kristoffer Munden – I work every day to move BC forward — not just to bring my own BC experience to new heights, but more importantly, that of others. If we fail to move BC forward during our tenures here, then we will have failed to heed the call that we all hear on Linden
Creativity equals skin?
By Iulia Padeanu, News Editor - Not sure at what point in the last few decades the idea of dressing up for Halloween transitioned from ghosts, monsters, and witches, to “naughty” (insert any profession/character/female role here). A day that looks to scare and terrify now does so with the indecent amount of skin and skimpy
U.S. used as counter example
By Michelle Martinez, Staff Columnist – Most of us probably think the international community’s views of American politics all comes down to one analogy: Bush is to bad, as Obama is to great. Granted, this is almost spot-on, considering my economics professor here in Madrid refuses to end a class without mentioning how Bush destroyed the economy,
Politics of ‘no’ achieve nothing
By James Sasso Does anyone else wonder why health care reform has taken so long to be enacted? It seems that something so central to fixing our economy and the health of our nation would have received bipartisan support almost immediately. Unfortunately, we live in a highly polarized political world, and health care is a
Editorial: Race relations still need response, bilateral solution
Though other student publications on campus have each touched on the topic of race relations at Boston College in recent weeks, we believe that there is no such thing as overkill when it comes to the matter. Progress will not be attained until there is a sustained dialogue, and public forums such as newspapers and
Editorial: Free speech of students still trumps private status of University
The issue of the role of the press at a private university has been raised in many instances recently. Many students believe that because Boston College is private, students do not have a voice in matters pertaining to the campus
Taking a break from boys for some me-time
By “Maria” – Everyone talks about this hook-up culture we have here at Boston College. You can avoid it or you can be a part of it, but one thing is for sure – you cannot ignore it
Cougars push societal views
By: Laurel Manlow, Copy Editor – Although the 1967 classic The Graduate featured unique scene transitions, stellar camerawork, and memorable dialogue, its single most dynamic feature was the seductive, older woman — also known as the “cougar.” While the term reserved for women over 40 who pursue men eight or more years younger, was coined
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