Biden prioritizes mental health—but is it enough?
At his state of the union on March 1st, President Biden emphasized on one central theme: unity. He encouraged unity…
Is Early Decision Really Ethical?
**Note: The author of this piece was accepted to Boston College’s Class of 2025 via Early Decision I in December…
How Climate Change Challenges the Psyche
Apocalypse certainly isn’t new to the human psyche. Threats of nuclear warfare, terrorism, and disease have plagued our collective mental…
The Corporate Side of TikTok
TikTok has taken the world by storm over the past several years. The app has become a hub for comedy,…
Performative Activism in the M&M World
We are all familiar with the bright and colorful cast of the M&M world. Representing the colors of the rainbow,…
Why the Kennedy Assassinations Still Matter 58 Years Later
November 22 marked the 58th anniversary of the John F. Kennedy assassination, inviting the public to further consider a watershed…
Democrats Won’t Save Us Now: Abortion Access
The right to a legal and safe abortion is fundamental in this country, but it may not be a right…
Pox Parties: The Newest Danger to Public Health
As the world enters another year of the pandemic, many long for a return to normalcy. With new COVID-19 variants…
Fitness Trackers Can Create Unfit Athletes
While fitness trackers are seen as a way to improve your fitness, they can be harmful, especially when in the…
Dr. Praveen Kumar on Challenges and Hope for the Climate Crisis
After a year of waiting, over 200 countries and 25,000 delegates gathered in Glasgow, Scotland to attend the twenty-sixth United…
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…
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…