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'SOUR' Challenges the Predictable Reputation of Pop Music
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Statement of Solidarity with Palestine
The Gavel stands with Palestine in its fight against settler-colonialism, apartheid, and genocidal violence.Boston College to Allow Guests for Commencement
The city of Boston has approved plans to have guests at the graduation ceremony on May 24.
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Ask the Gav': Mind Change
Gavelers share things big and small that they've altered their views on.Reflections on a Year of Gained Perspective
Writing something like this really isn’t easy. A major reason is that, by nature, it’s impossible to look back and forward at the same time. Especially when the last year, ...
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Human Extinction Could be Closer than We Think
When people hear of chemicals, there is often a fairly negative response. Whether that be those present in the food we eat or the air we breathe, many of us ...'Operation Varsity Blues': A Tale of the Rich and Morally Depraved
The College Admissions Scandal of 2019 was about more than a handful of rich parents obsessed with elite institutions.
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'SOUR' Challenges the Predictable Reputation of Pop Music
The first five months of 2021 belong to Olivia Rodrigo. The 18-year-old’s entrance into the music industry began just one week into the new year, with the release of the ...Reopening of Coolidge Corner Theatre Brings Hope for Moviegoing Experience
The theatre weathered the storm of the pandemic and made a triumphant return last month, marking a local return of movie magic.
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Gavel Sports' 2021 NBA Finals Predictions
As we approach the 2021 NBA Championship, the league seems to have more parity than it has any time in recent memory. More teams seem to be competitive than in ...Eagles in the NFL: 2021 Draft Edition
Four Boston College football players have been drafted into the NFL this year.
- The official celebration of Asian (American) Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage began in 1978. The original celebration was to acknowledge the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States in May 1843 and the contributions of Chinese workers to the transcontinental railroad, completed in May 1869. The celebration was ...
