(Not So) Hidden Fatphobia at BC
My first introduction to the Boston College student body occurred through the website Niche, which is known for its college rankings and reviews. I was surprised to read that 40% ...Call it by its Name: Genocide
People of color in the United States of America are living under conditions of genocide. They are disproportionately targeted and killed by law enforcement and white supremacists alike, and their ...Coronavirus: The Mask of Racism
The Coronavirus is sparking xenophobia towards people of Asian descent and hindering any real progress that could be made to eradicate it.The Conscience Rule Endangers People's Lives in the Name of Religious Freedom
Though the Conscience Rule was shut down by a federal judge, its mere proposal is troubling and brings up a myriad of issues concerning health care.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.It's Time for the Medical Field to Do Some Healing of Its Own
Dr. Damon Tweedy, M.D., discussed his experiences with racism in the medical field during his lecture, "Black Man in a White Coat."Changes to Title IX Strip Survivors of Rights
Betsy DeVos' alterations to Title IX take the burden off of perpetrators and institutions and place it on victims.Reclaiming the Standards of Sexual Assault
For those elected individuals who yield great constitutional power, casually addressing issues like sexual assault set the wrong standards for this country.