Trump’s Attack on Universities & How Education Counters Conservatism
On Jan. 20th, 2025, Donald Trump swore to bring an end to America’s decline on the global stage. He thanked…
Your Major is Not Useless or Dumb
In college, especially at BC, where there is such a large population of students striving to get their six-figure salary…
Striking Down an Equal Chance for Education
America, the so-called land of equal opportunity, has struck down a law whose only purpose was to generate just that:…
A Small Reflection on the Liberal Arts at BC
One of the things that are most heard on the Boston College campus is conversations about the core curriculum. It…
ChatGPT: Blessing or Curse?
Artificial intelligence, while not the world-ending, hyperintelligent force depicted in popular media such as Space Odyssey or Terminator, has progressed a great deal…
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…
From Prime to Preschool: Bezos’s Philanthropic Venture Draws Controversy
Jeff Bezos made headlines earlier this year when it came out that he would be worth over one trillion dollars…
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.
Vivian Nixon Talks Mass Incarceration, Education, and Social Justice
UGBC hosted Vivian Nixon, the executive director of College and Community Fellowship, on Thursday for a talk on mass incarceration…
CARE Week Provides Resources and Education Regarding Sexual Assault
Sponsored by the Boston College Women’s Center, CARE week focuses on raising awareness about sexual assault and rape.
Seeing Boston Through the Eyes of PULSE
Placements can introduce students to new areas of Boston or provide a new perspective on already familiar areas.
How to Reboot for Spring Semester
As winter break winds down, The Gavel shares some tips on how to prepare for the new semester.