Culture

Timeless centuries and more than enough music to lament

Timeless centuries and more than enough music to lament

We’ve got two hundred thousand years under our belts as Homo sapiens; we have not only mastered the art of fire but have learned to heat houses by revolving them on their axis for God’s sake. However, we must admit that one of the most primal feelings instinctive to human beings has stubbornly remained with

‘South of the Border’ is closer than you think

If you ever find yourself in Harvard Square looking for a delicious meal on a reasonable budget, look no further than the Border Cafe, a quaint Mexican and Cajun restaurant located on Church Street. Right when you walk in, you are greeted with a lively energy enhanced by colorful Christmas lights strung along the brick

Visiting author reflects on success in Sin City

Visiting author reflects on success in Sin City

Twenty four years old, no real career and only a boyfriend to tie you down: what better to do than pick up and move from your ordinary home to the high stake gambling world of Las Vegas? Let’s be honest, it certainly takes some guts to leave your ordinary life behind, but to catapult yourself

Manhattan Short at the Coolidge Corner Theatre

Manhattan Short at the Coolidge Corner Theatre

With its slogan “One World. One Week. One Festival,” Manhattan Short, as its known to it’s avid followers, has recently screened 10 films over 700 times in over 200 cities, spanning 6 continents, with the viewers as judges. Despite having nearly 600 entries from 48 countries worldwide however, the Manhattan Short Film Festival may just

Doing Justice to progressive rock: Audio, Video, Disco

Doing Justice to progressive rock: Audio, Video, Disco

Revamping their image might have been Justice’s motivation in their recently released sophomore album, Audio, Video, Disco. As you go through the album, there is no doubt that the Parisian duo adopted the sounds of progressive rock from the late 70’s, featuring beats from the most popular bands of the time: Yes, Queen and Goblin. With

BC Dance Ensemble showcases student choreography

BC Dance Ensemble showcases student choreography

On November 9th, 10th, and 11th, BC’s Dance Ensemble presented their fall show, Illusion. Taking place in Robsham Theater, Illusion showcased the Dance Ensemble’s talent in a variety of dances, some involving a small number of dancers and others involving the entire ensemble.

Behind the scenes of a Gavel Media photoshoot

Behind the scenes of a Gavel Media photoshoot

If you have noticed, The Gavel has recently posted our latest advertisements for the newspaper/website around campus. Here are some behind the scenes pictures from the photo-shoot for that ad campaign.

Vanessa Carlton fulfills pre-teen fantasies in Robsham

Vanessa Carlton fulfills pre-teen fantasies in Robsham

On Saturday, November 5th, Vanessa Carlton visited Boston College for a free show in Robsham Theater. The concert fulfilled every girl’s (and several boys’) dreams dating back to the year 2002.