Authentic Eagles: Lauren Blaser on Groups
As Boston College students, it can be tempting to hide our true selves. Embracing our individuality can help us to understand ourselves and experience the world around us as genuinely as ...Authentic Eagles: Hollie Watts on Empowerment
Students come to Boston College for a great learning experience, yet we were accepted as Eagles based on our capability to give back to the Heights. As President John F. ...Authentic Eagles: Maddie McGlinchey on Being Sick
I’m sick. That’s a word that most people use to describe having a cold for a week, or getting the flu. It’s not usually used to describe your perpetual state ...Authentic Eagles: Ellen Gerst on Being Alone
Former Gavel EIC Ellen Gerst on searching for community, being alone, eating popcorn with real butter, and more.Authentic Eagles: Matthew Barad on Misbehavior
In spite of my arrest, in spite of the harassment, the stress, and the constant anger, I have remained an activist because quitting means abandoning all those who can’t.Authentic Eagles: Harry Hoy on Performing Masculinity
Harry Hoy, MCAS '19, reflects on his struggles with toxic masculinity, authenticity, and finding a queer space at Boston College.Authentic Eagles: Casey O'Neill on Wander-Loathing
Casey O'Neill, MCAS '19, reflects on the relationship between traveling, friendship, and finding "home."Authentic Eagles: Mark Kindschuh on Ending the Stigma
Mark Kindschuh, MCAS '19, speaks about his experiences with post-traumatic stress, the difficulty of seeking help, and the importance of ending the stigma.