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Diwali, or Deepavali, is the Festival of Lights celebrated by millions of Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists in various South Asian countries. In India, Diwali is one of the largest ...Stop Buying from SHEIN: Investigation Reveals Appalling Working Conditions
For affordable clothing, many college students turn to the Chinese fast-fashion company SHEIN for both its dirt-cheap prices and vast selection of clothes. SHEIN has quickly become the epitome of ...MBTA's "Highest Earner" on Trial for Sexual Misconduct
A former MBTA electrical inspector has been accused of sexual misconduct for an incident that occurred on January 5th during a commute between the MBTA’s Forest Hills and Charlestown Yard ...Challenges Regarding the 2022 Massachusetts Election
Massachusetts residents: ready your ballots! There are only a few weeks until statewide general elections, and every vote matters. But while everyone at The Gavel might feel thrilled to vote, ...Hurricane Ian Devastates, Yet Media Lacks Coverage
Hurricane Ian has demolished towns across America, yet it seems as though no one is talking about it. Ian is far from insignificant. After intensifying to hurricane status in the ...Lululemon’s Problematic History Both On and Off Campus
Last week, about every student’s Herrd feed was flooded with posts about people flocking to the BC Bookstore to pick up pieces from Boston College’s new Lululemon collection. The drop ...Sexual Assault Allegations Against Uber
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“Ugh, my birth control is making me breakout.” “Shoot, I missed my alarm to take my pill, hope this doesn’t mess with my cycle.” “Wait, how much is Plan B?” ...