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    Sitting on Boston College’s campus, nestled between manicured flower beds as the sun peeks out from behind lush green trees, the destruction of entire towns and the sirens that fill ...
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  • Diatribe: Can we cook? Yes we can!

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    by Ashley Shackelton
    The Gavel's Diatribe acts as the satirical medium for short rants over topics ranging from complete triviality to utmost importance. A new herd of doe-eyed juniors full of optimism and ...
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  • Commodification and Cults: How Fitness Culture has Become Incredibly Exclusive

    Beyond Campus, Opinions
    September 24, 2022
    by Ashley Shackelton
    The fitness and wellness culture for women has become an increasing part of our social media feeds. We are constantly bombarded with what “healthy” meals we should consume, what green ...
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  • We Need More Rental Assistance

    Beyond Campus, Opinions
    June 16, 2022
    by Ashley Shackelton
    For many, the lockdowns during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic meant new hobbies, extra time with loved ones, and much-needed time away from the stress of work and ...
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  • Diatribe: Time Is Literally Just a Concept

    Beyond Campus, Opinions
    April 6, 2022
    by Ashley Shackelton
    The Gavel's Diatribe acts as the satirical medium for short rants over topics ranging from complete triviality to utmost importance. Many of you may be wondering how that governmental gridlock ...
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  • Right-Wing Vigilantism: The Looming Threat of Lawlessness

    Beyond Campus, Opinions
    February 28, 2022
    by Ashley Shackelton
    Vigilantism and taking protection into one’s own hands has been a long-standing ideology of the right, as can be seen through their love of the slogan “a good guy with ...
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  • Hiding Behind Herrd: How Anonymity Emboldens Hate Speech

    Campus POV, Opinions
    February 20, 2022
    by Ashley Shackelton
    This past weekend, hateful and racist comments directed at South Asian students were posted on Herrd, an anonymous social media app for only Boston College students. The comments used hateful ...
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  • The Dangers and Dehumanization of Airport Inaccessibility

    Beyond Campus, Opinions
    February 2, 2022
    by Ashley Shackelton
    For many, airports and flying conjure feelings of stress around long security lines and possible unpleasant flights. However, for those with disabilities, there are immense added stressors that come with ...
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