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Author: Itzel Ayala

Itzel Ayala

School, major and year: A&S, Economics, 2015
HometownRancho Cucamonga, California
What makes the Gavel so BANGin’? We keep it fresh. It’s drippin with swagger and is home to some of the coolest cats on campus. The Gavel is always fun and I’ve met nothing short of amazing people and writers here.
You have 24 hours to give prospective students a tour of BC and convince them to enroll. How do you spend the day? I’d start by getting some coffee and a personalized omelet at Mac. Then we’d go lose our voices at a football game and wear our super awesome Superfan shirts. We would then go see one of the amazing Acapella groups perform. We’d get some Mac N Cheese from the Rat for lunch. We would go see My Mother’s Fleabag for an awesome good time. Then we’d take a break and visit the dorms (i.e. sit in my room and watch Mean Girls…because Mean Girls.). We would then go to a hockey game, then to the Mods, and end the night at Late Night.
If you could go back in time and give yourself a pep talk the night before you moved into BC as a freshman, what is the most important piece of advice that you would give to your former self? Eat your vegetables and take a lot of pictures.
What is your favorite study spot on campus? The Rat
What is your go-to meal at Late Night? That delicious Simply Orange juice the dining halls always have stocked. This and a personal pizza topped with ketchup. Judge all you want, but ketchup on pizza is the best thing to happen since Game of Thrones.
What is the #1 most played song on your iTunes? “I Always Knew” by the Vaccines
What is the best Halloween costume that you have ever worn? I was Minnie Mouse as a kid. Not trying to brag, but I rocked the ears off that costume.
If you could only eat at one restaurant for the rest of your life, which would you choose? Del Taco
If you could befriend the main characters from any TV show or movie, who would you choose and why? Easy. Harry Potter. (I’m assuming) I’d get to go to Hogwarts, be a wizard AND be friends with Harry, Ron, and Hermione. It’s a win win, for me anyway. If I can’t be a wizard then i’d be friends with the main characters from This Is The End.

  • GLC kicks off 'National Coming Out Week'

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    by Itzel Ayala
    It's National Coming Out Week and GLC is planning events every day to support the GLBTQ community.
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  • The Only Lulu at BC is Followed by a Lemon

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    October 2, 2013
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    Have you heard of LuLu? #RateYourGuyFriends
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  • ‘47 Brand: How One Apparel Company Captured the Essence of Being a Fan

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    September 25, 2013
    by Itzel Ayala
    This isn’t an apparel company making sports merchandise. These are true fans, committed to the game creating unique and relatable designs.
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  • How to Prepare For the Career Fair

    Features, Spotlight
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    by Itzel Ayala
    The skills you will pick up in these competitive and sometimes high-pressure situations will be invaluable to you later on in life.
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  • The 6 Friends You Made As a Freshman (And Didn’t Keep)

    Features, Spotlight
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    by Itzel Ayala
    We've all been there.
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  • Guide to September Events Calendar

    Class of 2017, Spotlight, The Gavel's Declassified BC Survival Guide
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    by Itzel Ayala
    Here’s a guide to important events to help make sure you don’t miss out on anything.
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  • Can't Stand the Heat: Mac 'n' Cheese

    Spotlight
    August 20, 2013
    by Itzel Ayala
    Summer is almost over, but before I go wallow in self pity I have to keep reminding myself that summer ending means I get to go back to Boston College. ...
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  • Can’t Stand the Heat: Tacos

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    August 13, 2013
    by Itzel Ayala
    My 20th birthday was two days ago and I was lucky enough to be able to spend it in México with my family. I’ve had birthdays in both México and the ...
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