Marquette Moves Towards Fossil Fuel Divestment
Marquette University, a Jesuit Catholic college in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, announced on March 24 that it has updated its endowment policy to “not include any direct public investments in fossil fuels.” ...The Sunshine Protection Act Unanimously Passes in the Senate
Earlier this month, United States senators set aside their differences in a mutual hatred of turning the clocks each spring and fall, reaching across the aisle to unanimously approve the ...A Closer Look at UGBC Presidential Teams
This year’s Undergraduate Government of Boston College’s (UGBC) elections feature two strong tickets. Lubens Benjamin and Julia Spagnola will face up against Kudzai Kapurura and Caleb Wachsmuth on April 5. ...E4E Hosts Unity Walk in Honor of Women's History Month
Eagles for Equality, Boston College Athletics’ diversity, equity, and inclusion organization, held a Unity Walk for the conclusion of Women’s History Month on March 31st. The walk, bringing together student-athletes ...The Gavel Endorses Lubens Benjamin and Julia Spagnola for UGBC President and EVP
Throughout the course of this year’s Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) election cycle, The Gavel has closely followed the two campaigns for President & Executive Vice President (EVP). Each ..."Reopening Muslim Minds:" A Case for Islamic Modernity
The Islamic Civilization and Societies Program of Boston College welcomed Turkish scholar and author Mustafa Akyol on Wednesday, March 16th to discuss his nuanced perspective regarding Islamic liberalism. Akyol, a ..."Slavery, Political Economy, and 'La Dominación Irlandesa:' Cuba, 1713-1766" - An Irish History Seminar with ...
On February 28, 2022, Michael Bailey presented his dissertation on colonization and Irish diaspora in the Atlantic world, also touching on the lasting impacts on slavery and political economy in ...CJBC Put on Probation: BC Doesn't Want Climate Justice
Climate Justice at Boston College (CJBC) has been put on probation. This comes in the wake of CJBCs annual “Break Up With Fossil Fuels” Valentine’s Day event. The club tabled ...