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Library exhibit on LGBTQ+ Catholics illuminates an overlooked narrative
In an effort to demonstrate diversity and inclusivity within the Catholic Church, the Boston College Libraries are holding an exhibit in several locations titled “Here All Along, Here to Stay; ...U.S. Immigration: While We Are Bickering, They Are Dying
Our immigration system requires deep systemic change, and the friction between the Biden administration, the Republicans, and the Democrats of Congress is creating a stalemate.Students Reignite the Divestment Conversation at CJBC Town Hall
From Boston University to the entire nation of Ireland, the push to divest from fossil fuels is stronger than ever. During this semester alone, dozens of universities such as Harvard ...BC Dining Staff Shortages Illustrate Challenges of Food Service During COVID
While the 2021-22 academic year promised a return to a fresh, familiar routine at Boston College, an essential piece of the everyday ambience has been missing—the soft chatter amongst studiers ..."Every Cook Can Govern," Re-Published
The Gavel’s Introduction to “Every Cook Can Govern” Cyril Lionel Robert (CLR) James, hailing from Trinidad, was one of the most creative Marxist revolutionaries of the previous century. He began ...The Commodification of Self-Care
For some, the words "self-care" incite images of candles and bubble baths, or the enjoyment of a good book and a large glass of wine after a long day at ...The Gavel's Introduction to 'Abolish Restaurants'
The conditions that create intense work and intense boredom in a restaurant are the same that create 'law and order' and development in some countries, and wars, famines, and poverty ...On Afghanistan and Infrastructure Spending
On August 31, 2021, the United States officially ended its war in Afghanistan. This formal achievement came after weeks of evacuations while attacks on Americans and Afghans dominated headlines and ...
