Assistant metro editor William Batchelor was recently asked the question “Is college better than you expected, as you expected, or worse than you expected?” Unsettled by the question, Batchelor examines his first year at Boston College.
Looking Into the Past, Wishing I Was There
Looking into the past and constantly yearning for it can come at the detriment of the future as we are the standard bearers for our age, our time, and our generation.
With Forthcoming IISS, BC Should Establish Neuroscience Major
“Based on the University’s hiring of new faculty interested in the field of neuroscience and plans to construct the IISS, BC should recognize that the time to establish a neuroscience major is quickly approaching.”
The Case for Creative Funding
“There could be many more Joycesticks, but nothing can grow in a desert. The future of the creativity of BC students rests on the willingness of the administration to plant some seed money.”
Georgetown’s Ewing Experiment Will Pay Off
Georgetown University just made the right move in hiring Patrick Ewing to be its next men’s basketball coach—and a few years down the road, BC might benefit from the precedent set by the Hoyas.
In Wake of HB2.0, NCAA Should Keep Boycott of North Carolina
North Carolina repealed the controversial HB2 legislation, but replaced it with a bill that still allows for discrimination of the state’s LGBTQ+ community.
Why I Will Not Donate to Boston College
Opinions columnist Rachel Loos explains her personal qualms and concerns about the prospect of donating to Boston College after graduating.
Music Drowning Out Our Thoughts
Though many enjoy listening to music for its ability to make dull situations more fun, it can also deaden our feelings to the world around us as we insulate ourselves in a soundtrack.
It Takes More Than Five to Create Winning Basketball
Often, bench players are an afterthought. But with Luke Maye’s game-winning shot in Sunday’s South Regional final, everyone was reminded how important a supporting cast really is.
Getting a View From the Outskirts
Getting a perspective from the outskirts allows viewers a chance to see past the fronts that people put up—but it can be harder than it seems. Thankfully, the aboveground T offers riders the perfect view.