In this Thursday’s edition of ‘Voices from the Dustbowl,’ we asked students what their favorite childhood snack was. [aesop_gallery id=”132873″ revealfx=”off”] Featured Image by Margaux Eckert
Why Must These Things Happen: TU/TD
It’s a Saturday night at Boston College, and the freshman returns to his dorm, triumphantly still a little bit drunk from the off-campus party he attended for all of 19 minutes. Upon entering his building, however, he is caught in the middle of a smokescreen.
Why We Should Watch Women Win
“Supporting women’s sports will have a positive effect on the industry, as well as on society, by giving young girls a chance to see successful female athletes. Let girls see that they can do what men can, and that people care enough to watch.”
Learning to Eat Sustainably
“From where I sit behind my laptop, I cannot stop the hum of war. None of us can. But we can train our ears to hear the hum, and then train ourselves to live responsibly and sustainably in its midst.”
The Complication of Taxation
“If we can figure out a way to simplify the tax code—a nonpartisan endeavor—then we will make our workforce more productive. Of course, limiting regulations and lowering taxes would also help, but with a divisive political field, simplification is one task that we can readily achieve.”
LTE: An Open Letter to BC Admin Regarding the Athletic Director Opening
“The new AD must be driven to competitiveness in the program’s conferences with the full backing of the administration and the Board of Trustees.”
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.”
LTE: A Response to the Sanctions of Eradicate BC Racism Members
“It is essential that all those who believe in liberty and justice for all demand liberty and justice for Eradicate.”
The Interrobang and Selling Out: TU/TD
Sometimes, the cliché narrative of popular musicians selling the soul of their artistry to rise to the top of the charts becomes far too evident to ignore.
Trump’s Dangerous Diplomacy Ditch
“You can’t just overfund the military and use it to make bad things go away. It isn’t zero-sum, and we can’t solve our problems with a stick alone.”