Op-Ed
Finding the Fun in Fear
Not to mention, it’s hard to be stressed out about midterms during those 20 minutes you spend shrieking at a haunted house, and there is considerable value in that momentary neglect. […]
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Op-Ed
Determined to Read for Pleasure
“Reading requires effort and deliberation, and after your assigned reading of Kant or Faulkner, turning on Friends seems like the better choice.” […]
Op-Ed
Recognizing the Value of Fear
“Rather than seeing fear as a weakness or a burden, what if we began to view it as a springboard for opportunity? What if, instead of allowing it to slow us down, we began to interpret it as our body’s natural way of preparing for greatness?”
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Op-Ed
Overcoming the Fear of Writing
“In truth, writing should not be a source of fear. Though it might seem daunting, taking a creative writing class at BC can help alleviate this fear.” […]
Op-Ed
Overcoming Our Fear of Abroad
“Studying, volunteering, and teaching abroad—these are the activities that students should engage in to transcend the vices that plague society, and to help usher in a greater sense of global humanity.” […]
Featured Column
Question Is True Wisdom And True Learning
The prospect of questioning everything you believe can be terrifying, but the consequence of not asking questions is even scarier. […]
Op-Ed
Below My Feet: Appreciating The Benefits Of Worry
You shouldn’t be looking to calm down—you should be looking for fear. You should be looking for the challenges. […]
Voices from the Dustbowl
‘What Are You Really Afraid Of?’
In this Monday’s edition of ‘Voices From The Dustbowl,’ we asked students what their biggest fear was. […]