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Statement of Solidarity with Palestine
The Gavel stands with Palestine in its fight against settler-colonialism, apartheid, and genocidal violence.Leahy Issues Commencement Announcement, Students and Parents Push Back
On April 13, University President Fr. Leahy announced that the Class of 2021’s Commencement will take place in person on May 24 at Alumni Stadium. Capacity regulations resulting from the ...Marty Walsh Signs Petition to Improve LGBTQ+ Support at Boston College
The former mayor of Boston is an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ equality and recently expressed support for this community at BC.Letter from the Editor: Reflections on Anti-Asian Hate
Yesterday's vigil drew attention to the often overlooked marginalization of Asian Americans.We Need to Talk About Suicide-Loss Survivors During Suicide Prevention Month
The assertion that suicide is preventable at all tells us as survivors that we’ve failed to provide adequate support and implies that those who are suicidal should or will feel ...#NotAgain: Parallels of Racism on College Campuses
Recent reports of racism on Syracuse's campus parallel those experienced at Boston College, highlighting the administration's failure to create a culture of inclusivity.Jemele Hill Advises Black Athletes to Leave White Colleges for HBCUs
Jemele Hill's article highlights the exploitation of Black athletes in white institutions, leading to concerns about the inequality of funding for HBCUs.Things Are Heating Up: The Polarization of Climate Issues in the Trumpian Era
With recent wildfires and record-high temperatures, the devaluation of climate change by the far-right may prove detrimental to the earth's survival.
