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, these cartoon candies were first introduced in 1954 and have ...How Politics and Social Media Shaped Gen Z
Generation Z is one that has witnessed several influential events throughout modern history. We were raised in a post 9/11 world, years after many of us endured the hardships brought ..."Every Cook Can Govern," Re-Published
The Gavel’s Introduction to “Every Cook Can Govern” Cyril Lionel Robert (CLR) James, hailing from Trinidad, was one of the most creative Marxist revolutionaries of the previous century. He began ...Biden Won… Now What?
The biggest mistake we as a people can make right now is to allow this election to lull us into collective complacency. It should instead function as a push to ...A Rookie's Guide to Activism at BC
Although not as politically active as many college campuses across the U.S., there are a variety of activism groups among BC's student body.Dear Class of 2023
The Gavel's Editor-in-Chief, Ellen Gerst, shares what she wishes she had known before entering Boston College with the incoming Class of 2023.Generation Guns and Grief
The lives of Parkland students have been changed forever, and instead of trying to come to terms with the staggering loss on their own time, many of them have chosen ...Ling Zhang Discusses Cape Town Water Shortage and Global Implications
Associate Professor Ling Zhang weighs in on the water shortage in Cape Town, South Africa, and its wider global implications for water consumption and activism.