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Herrd and the BC community
It’s been roughly two years since the anonymous social media platform Herrd first graced the screens of students across campus. Certainly, the app has been entertaining, inspiring campus-wide pizza parties, ...Addressing Racism on Campus Requires More Than Just Education
“They just need to be educated.” This is a phrase that circulates through this campus more often than I would like. I have witnessed and experienced three racist incidents since ...Doing Things for Enjoyment
The gym is overcrowded, there are more people in the salad line at Mac, and people have returned to campus with new hair, new style, or new energy. It’s the ...CoRo Is a Dumpster Fire
Boston College's College Road housing consists of three buildings: Williams, Welch (no, not Walsh), and Roncalli. The buildings themselves are quite conveniently located near McElroy Commons and a brief walk ...Black History Month: A Book Guide
February 1st marks the first day of Black History Month, an annual observance honoring the stories, achievements, and struggles of those who are often denied their central role in American ...NYC's Aggressive New Hospitalization Agenda
Under the guise of mental health advocacy and a resolution to homelessness, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced an aggressive new agenda in the city where police and ...The Implications of Privatizing COVID Resources
The Biden administration has begun to end federally funded access to COVID-19 resources, including booster vaccines, at-home tests, and medications used to treat the virus. The funding, along with the ...Lovesick: How to Build a Boy
The Gavel's Diatribe acts as the satirical medium for short rants over topics ranging from complete triviality to utmost importance. I spend a lot of time thinking about boys. Some ...
