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Anti-Racism Takes Effort, and BC Students Are Lacking in it
It’s a Sunday night, and you’re scrolling on your phone before you decide to finally get up and make dinner. You have 45 minutes before you need to leave for ...Diatribe: Diary of a White Liberal Man
The Gavel's Diatribe acts as the satirical medium for short rants over topics ranging from complete triviality to utmost importance. You’ve heard about the stereotypical white Republican man that makes ...Keith A. Francis Weekend in Conversation with Honest AHANA Experiences
Every April, BC hosts its Keith A. Francis AHANA event for students most recently admitted to the university. Existing as both a one-day and full-weekend event, it is a unique ...The Subpar Study Abroad Process: Before and After
Before: The fall semester marks the beginning of the abroad application process, with decisions coming out in early spring. After hearing about juniors coming back with amazing stories and seniors ...Black History Month: A Book Guide
February 1st marks the first day of Black History Month, an annual observance honoring the stories, achievements, and struggles of those who are often denied their central role in American ...Pride Month May Be Coming to an End, But the Conversations Shouldn't
As Pride Month comes to a close, The Gavel would like to reflect upon three facets of this time of queer celebration: the origins of Pride Month, the erasure of ...The Problem of Social Media and Roe v. Wade
When I wake up to a flurry of texts in my The Gavel Opinions section’s group chat, I never really know what to expect. The last time this happened, one ...Overturning Roe v. Wade: The Implications Of Banning Abortion
The irony of receiving a text from my roommate that a draft opinion had been leaked regarding a private SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade while I sat in ...
