The echoing chimes from the Gasson bell tower ring throughout campus, Bapst is empty, and the perfectly landscaped Quad is coated with blankets and frisbees. This can only mean one thing: fall semester has begun. At this point, every Boston College student has arrived on campus and successfully moved into their dorm (which hopefully has…
Outgoing news editor Jack Goldman considers whether or not Boston College’s community has failed itself by shirking responsibility for larger issues plaguing the community.
“The history of Game of Thrones (and our world) shows that, although the rulers and even the rules of the game may change, the struggle for power with enemies and allies alike will likely remain, as actors exchange roles in a recurring play with a familiar finale.”
News Editor Jack Goldman says goodbye to the newspaper…in a way? He probably should not have been allowed to do this.
“And to the boys downstairs: I hope you all go places … far, far away from here.”
“I hope that one day I can look back and say, I challenged myself to study new topics and embrace opportunities, along with being a supportive and loving friend to those around me.”
“I’m happy to say that this life fits and that, even if I still don’t know what kind of adult I am going to be, I am not just wondering anymore—I’m searching.”
“I simply believe that we should examine the traits within ourselves that we believe make us masculine and decide if they are worth keeping around.”
“Climate change is real, and it is the University’s responsibility to become a leader in fighting one of the most pressing issues facing its students’ generation.”
“Communication has been redefined by technology and the people who use it.”
