By: Eleanor Hildebrandt
News
From White Castle To The Heights
Kal Penn, Hollywood actor turned political activist best known for his performance as Kumar Patel in the comedy Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle, came to Boston College last night to discuss a far more serious topic.
Arts
Pop Culture Presidents
By: Brennan Carley, Taylor Cavallo, Dan Siering & Sean Keeley
Tom Hanks is far from being the youngest, sexiest, or most alluring movie star. He’s not the kind of celebrity whose every move and relationship is carefully scrutinized by the media. But those things have never been what makes Hanks special.
News
Boat Cruise Draws Crowds
By: David Cote
The annual AHANA Leadership Council (ALC) Boat Cruise took a themed turn this year, bringing students out on the water for a night of music, food, and casino games.
Arts
Snapshot Of An Artist
By: Brennan Carley, Taylor Cavallo, & Dan Siering
The world-famous photographer brings his work to Boston’s MFA this weekend. Here are three of the man’s most iconic works.
News
Supreme Court Issues A Stay On Belfast Tapes
By: David Cote
United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer recently approved a stay on the Belfast Project materials being sought by the Police Services of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
News
Promises Made Under Duress Still Carry Weight, According To Law Expert
By: Eleanor Hildebrandt
“Your money or your life.” While this phrase is easily recognizable as the catchphrase of a back-alley mugger, less clear is the moral responsibility of the victim when responding to the aggressor in that situation. If a victim attempts to bargain with his attacker, what value should be placed on any promises he makes while under duress?
That was the question explored by Seana Shiffrin, a professor of philosophy, and Pete Kameron, Professor of Law and Social Justice at UCLA. As part of the Clough Distinguished Lectures in Jurisprudence, Shiffrin came to Boston College on Tuesday, Oct. 16 to talk about promises made under duress and what implications for moral progress come from how such promises are viewed. She spoke for about an hour to a room of BC Law students and faculty in the East Wing of the BC Law School on Newton Campus.
Column, Opinions
Freedom Makes You Fat
September has come and passed. (I will spare all of you and not quote Green Day). I’m upset about this passing because September is my favorite month of the year. For me, it is a month of change.
On Campus, News
GLC Hosts Events For Annual National Coming Out Week
This week, GLC is hosting a series of events in National Coming Out Week. These events are designed to spark conversations on campus and show support for members of the GLBTQ community
