We are living in “a system of cells interlinked within cells interlinked within cells interlinked within one stem.” So maybe I just rewatched Blade Runner 2049, but that does not mean it isn’t true.
Opinions, TU/TD
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Feb. 4
Even though we’ve settled into our class routines, there’s one more task we need to factor into our busy schedules: laundry day. But broken washing machines, faulty dryers, and piles of clothes atop every available surface don’t exactly create the most inviting environment.
Column, Opinions
Control Over Chaos: Why AI Needs to be Implemented Inside the Classroom
AI is part of a broader goal to expand the limits of the world we live in, not contract them. The AI question is centered around control of reality, because this new program isn’t leaving this world anytime soon.
Column, Opinions
Mental Health and Dove Dark Chocolate
As I perused through Star Market, I came across the holiday-themed aisle, which all grocery stores tout prematurely at every monetarily advantageous occasion. At this time of year, the aisle is crammed with pink and red hearts and weary-looking stuffed bears.
Column, Opinions
Religion and Science Need Each Other
Religion and science have a reputation for conflict. Religious institutions have long viewed scientific observation and discovery as threats to their authority, and the scientific community has long portrayed religious belief as naive because of its lack of empirical evidence.
TU/TD, Opinions
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Jan. 28
From football to freshman housing, we all have our own opinions on Boston College’s hot topics. Still, there is one thing we can all agree on: BC is a hockey school.
Opinions, Column
The Setup for a Scheme: Part 1
A scheme is a secret, systematic plan developed over an extended timeframe, aiming to create joy for others. It culminates in one giant “reveal” moment.
Opinions, Op-Ed
The Importance of Anti-War Messaging in Christmas Music
Peace and Christmas have long been inextricably linked. One of the most famous examples of this is the Christmas truce during World War I, in which British and German troops began a ceasefire on Christmas Eve.
Opinions, Column
One Last Cooee: A Lorikeet Among the Eagles
Though my time is coming to an end, many lorikeets shall yet arrive on the Heights, and many eagles shall yet wander Melbourne’s bluestone lanes. Each will shape and be shaped by where they are and where they’re from.
TU/TD, Opinions
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Dec. 3
After months of late-night exam cramming and essay writing, the last week of classes is here. While saying goodbye to our favorite professors is bittersweet, we are all ready to leave behind the surface-level small talk with classmates and hurried walks to 9 a.m. classes, if only for a month.
