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  • "Russia’s Aggression by Other Means:" Putin's Political Use of the Russian Orthodox Church

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    Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou was invited to Boston College to speak about Vladimir Putin’s use of the Russian Orthodox Church as a soft power tool to promote the Russian Federation’s foreign ...
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    by Grace Lenahan
    This Patriots’ Day, the Boston Marathon will commence on its usual April date for the first time in three years. With the world’s most interesting (and celebratory) Monday just around ...
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  • COVID-19 and the Growth of the Parents' Rights Movement

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    April 13, 2022
    by Lauren Whitlock
    Protesting outside of schools is no longer a young person's game. Gone are the days when students were the main group using their voices to evoke change. The newest group ...
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  • Tom Mogan on Marathon Monday

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    April 9, 2022
    by Sofia Smith
    To start, can you describe your role at BC and your main responsibilities? I've been at BC now for seven years. I serve as one of our Associate Vice Presidents ...
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  • The Gavel Endorses Lubens Benjamin and Julia Spagnola for UGBC President and EVP

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    April 1, 2022
    by BC Gavel
    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 ...
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  • FACES x McMullen Present: “Tracking Capitalism Through Martin Parr’s Photography”

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    March 31, 2022
    by Lauren Whitlock
    On Wednesday March 16th, members of the Boston College community gathered at the McMullen Museum of Art for a discussion about tourism, colonialism, capitalism and of course, art. FACES, Boston ...
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  • Mitski Controversy Highlights the Problem of Celebrity Idolization

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    March 22, 2022
    by David Reddig
    On Feb. 24, 2022, alternative and indie singer-songwriter, Mitski, posted a note on Twitter regarding phone usage at her concerts. In the tweet, she simply asked fans to refrain from ...
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  • Duke Beats BC in Coach K's Last Game at Chestnut Hill

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    February 15, 2022
    by Jake McNeill
    After playing the No. 7 Blue Devils tight in the first half, Boston College faded in the second in their 72-61 loss to Duke Saturday night. The win was fitting ...
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