Diatribe: The Stigma Around Being ‘Woke’
At Boston College, blatant racism and sexism not only exist on campus but are also normalized. When someone on campus…
Beyond the Ballot Box: The ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ Tour and the Future of the Left
In the aftermath of Trump’s election and the Republican Party’s consolidation of power in the House and Senate, the progressive…
Hypocrisy on the Right of Free Speech Amid ICE Arrests
The right’s obsession with “free speech” has never really been about free speech. It’s about power, the power to say…
RuPaul’s Drag Race and the Influence of Drag on Modern Culture
Regardless of whether you are an avid fan, a casual watcher, or indifferent…
Human Rights Activist Nadia Murad Shares Her Story with BC Community
Biannually, the Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics brings in an influential leader to speak at the Clough Colloquium. This…
“Go Out There And Be Loud”: An Interview with Will Stancil
There’s this traditional mold of what a politician is supposed to be. Of course, that classification is increasingly meaningless in…
Mayor Wu Creates Task Force to Research Reparations
It’s no secret that Boston has a longstanding reputation for being one of the United States’ most racist cities. A…
Terrence Floyd: What Being “a Floyd” Means to Him
On Valentine’s Day, a remarkable number of Boston College students forsook romance in favor of showing love for people in…
What is the Ideal Form of Activism?
The Earth is warming at rates as fast as the rise of “Gen-Z” led public activism. Some of the most…
The Problem of Social Media and Roe v. Wade
When I wake up to a flurry of texts in my The Gavel Opinions section’s group chat, I never really…
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,…
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…