Editorials
Editorial: Homecoming highlights BC students’ shortcomings
Homecoming did not go well this year. Students from all levels of the Boston College community would generally affirm this statement, for a variety of reasons
Editorial: No excuses for ignoring civic duty
In November of 2008, voters between the ages of 18-29 turned out in massive numbers, constituting 18 percent of the vote — overwhelmingly for Barack Obama — and making a clear statement with their electoral power. Two years later, 18 to 29 year olds have the chance to make a similar statement, as many seats
Editorial: New Superfan shirts encourage size matters
New freshmen become integrated into the Boston College community by getting their Superfan t-shirt. This fall, it is easier than ever to identify a freshman football attendee because of the brighter shade of yellow of the new Under Armour brand Superfan shirts. While these new shirts may seem like improvements next to the more faded
Editorial: Drinking age should be reevaluated
For much of the United States’ history, the government has struggled with how to legislate the use of alcohol. From Prohibition to the call to lower the drinking age during the Vietnam War as part of “redefining adulthood” to the current controversy over the drinking age, the United States, unlike other Western countries, is unsure
Editorial: Implications of the meaning of ‘progressive’
The Gavel presents itself as “the progressive news source of Boston College.” What do we mean by “progressive news source?” How does our definition of “progressive” shape the presence and role of our publication? These are some of the questions we hope to answer for readers and in so doing assert ourselves as a new,
BC campus needs Queer Resource Center
While establishing the Society of Jesus, the very organization that would provide as the inspiration for the founding mission of Boston College, St. Ignatius outlined one of the major tenants of his new organization, cura personalis. Cura personalis, which translates to “care of the whole person,” instructs Catholics to provide individualized attention to the needs
The Gavel endorses Witmer-Dower for UGBC
This past year has seen its share of controversy: the passage of the sexual health referendum, the commotion surrounding the cancellation of Bill Ayers’ lecture, and the Forbes feature that ranked Boston College the 17th worst school for interaction across racial and socioeconomic lines. UGBC leaders have a responsibility to work through such challenges, but
Editorial: Prop. 8 trial should be on YouTube
Before the trial challenging California’s Proposition 8 began, the Supreme Court issued a temporary ban on broadcasting the proceedings on YouTube. According to the Court, the temporary ban would afford them more time to weigh the merits of allowing a full, online display of the trial. We believe that the Court should allow the trial
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