Viewing Mental Illness Through Art
[TW/CW: mental illness, ED] Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasis has been placed on physical health, and keeping oneself and others safe during this unprecedented time. However, we at The Gavel ...Social Media Platforms Must Address Rising Climate Misinformation
Social media platforms need to take more serious action against preventing the spread of climate misinformation. The rise of social media has been paralleled by the rise of the climate ...My Strange...Social Media Addiction?
As social media becomes an ever more present part of our lives, we must evaluate the manifestation of addiction and its effects.Academic Advising is a Mixed Bag For BC Students
Course registration, especially for underclassmen, is a time in which stress, naiveté, and the unknown overwhelm BC students. So many are unsure of their career paths, majors, and core requirements; ...Upper Campus Accessibility Still Nonexistent After Last Year’s UGBC Resolution
Any student at Boston College can relate to the dreadful sprint from one class to the next across campus. Any freshman on Upper Campus can relate to the out-of-breath wheezing ...The Wild West of the US Entertainment Industry: On Unions and Set Safety
The recent death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust" sheds lights on two critical issues in America: worker rights and gun safety.People vs. Fossil Fuels Protests in Washington DC
The People vs. Fossil Fuels protests in Washington DC sparks conversation about Biden's complacency in the fight against climate change.On Anti-Vaxxers Amongst Your Family or Friends
Vaccines can be a sensitive topic in family and friend groups. It is time to stop dancing around it.