Editorials
Editorial: Local businesses need university support
To the chagrin of movie lovers all over campus, Circle Cinema closed last year, causing students to head to Fenway for their movie nights. Many were shocked to learn that both French Press and College Sub Shop also had closed their doors when they arrived on campus this past September. In order to support the
Editorial: Obama’s call to service must be answered
Shortly after his victory in the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, drawing on a common theme from his campaign, stated, “Loving your country must mean accepting your responsibility to do your part to change.” Supporters across the United States, young and old, planned to meet this call to service with excitement. It seems, however, that
Editorial: Contract compromise vital to community
Another month of intense negotiations between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the administration brought much of the same, and yet another month-long contract extension. After over six months of deliberations, the two sides are no closer to resolving the campus labor dispute
Editorial: Veterans Day calls for honoring service
Observing Veterans Day this Nov. 11 and remembering the patriotism, service, and willful sacrifice of the men and women that have served our country is both necessary and fundamental to our role as Americans. What began in November 1919 as a dedication to those who served in World War I and the first anniversary of
Editorial: Steps toward sexual health applauded, more needed
The abstinence-only approach to sexual education is akin to putting kids in a backyard with a pool on a sizzling day. Command them to avoid the tantalizingly cool, blue water, refusing to instruct them how to swim, and eventually, when some get hot and go for a dip, their ignorance of safe practices leaves them
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
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